She is still in the general N/NE SLC metro area.
I think police are right, that it is someone who has been working in the area as houses are built and renovated, electricians and plumbers helpers, other building trades. Or lives there, or did live there, or visits relatives there and stays over, or lives nearby and rides his bike in the area, sure.
Thus he would have been on a list for police to question.
If this was some put-up deal where Elizabeth was going to sneak off, and the 9 year old was sworn to secrecy, the police and parents would have busted the little girl out of THAT foolishness in about 15 minutes.
I think they went off on foot, and he is holding her. Don't get the feeling she is dead...and I'm no psychic. Just perceptive.
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