A stranger abduction is rare, though sadly, we know it happens. Families are counseled to insist upon taking a polygraph immediately, so that they may be cleared and the investigation move forward with speed.
Did someone plant evidence, such as the "bike" to mislead investigators?
Why does the father repeatedly use the word "bike" in his statements, since a child of three cannot peddle away from her home on one?
We urged the police to polygraph the parents of Breeann, 3, missing since Saturday. Below are just several reasons why we think the police need to do this as soon as possible. Statement Analysis is in bold type. 3 year old Breeann went missing on Saturday. Her father's statements are in italics.
We have stated that he should be polygraphed. The analysis is why we call for a polygraph to be done ASAP, yet all parents of missing children should insist upon being polygraphed immediately upon reporting a child missing. In this, we agree with John Walsh and others who advise families. They do not need attorneys, nor do they need delay. The one thing they do not have is time. Statistically, time is of the highest urgency.
Statement Number #1
As for the time the child went missing, Rodriguez said his daughter didn't leave the house until after 10 a.m.
"I didn't leave the house until about 10 [a.m.], to go to that auction," Rodriguez said. "Breeann was still asleep when I left. It had to be after 10 at least. [Ramos] is saying it was closer to 11. She had to get up, brush her teeth, get dressed, and eat cereal before she went outside. It was about 11 o'clock when she went outside and about 11:30 when she went missing. We spend about 30 minutes or 45 minutes looking for her before we called 911.
Please note that in attempting to pinpoint a time when she went missing the father begins with his departure. This should alert investigators that his initial thought is:
He was not there.
Order shows priority. Rather than begin from the time frame of when Breeann's mother says she went missing, he starts with his own time frame.
This is concerning. This means that his reference point is himself in his statement.
Note the word "left" as sensitive. 70% likely due to rushing; 30% withheld sensitive or important information. Because we are dealing with a missing child, this should be considered some missing information at a certain point:
Around 10AM, there is missing information that may prove critical to this case. Only the subject can tell us what information is missing here.
Note that the 3 year old had to do these things (get up, brush teeth, get dressed, eat) before she went outside; this is without mentioning the mother or father's assistance. This is not a teenager, not an independent older child, this is a 3 year old. It is not realistic to expect a 3 year old to do these things and then be permitted to go outside. There may be several reasons why this entered into his language:
The connection of water (brushing teeth) should cause investigators to learn if there is any connection to sexual abuse:
Was Breeann being sexually abused?
Was the father sexually abused as a child?
Has child protective services been involved with the family?
This then leads the police to question if there are any sex offenders in the family or circle of friends.
Neglect.
Among his thoughts are that she brushes her own teeth; not likely something a 3 year old would do well, without assistance. A precocious child may, be even with dexterity, this is unrealistic as it points to dental health and personal hygiene.
Her late hour for rising is concerning.
Supervision: that a five year old was watching her, strongly suggests neglect issues in the home. The parents should offer to sign all releases, including CPS and pediatrician, and any possible social workers involved in the family. Police can subpoena records, but a signed release shows cooperation and can save time. The family doctor should be asked if he or she has had any concerns regarding neglect. Both parents' physician would be interviewed quickly regarding medications, mental health issues, referrals, etc.
Note "spend" is present tense; "called" is past tense. There should be consistency in verb tense.
"We"
Note that "we" searched and note that "we" called. Though it is likely both searched, it would be interesting to learn if both called 911. This would indicate that they both spoke to the 911 operator about the case. If it is not true that both spoke, the "we" should be considered highly sensitive and concerning to the police.
Statement number 2:
"My daughter never hurt anybody- anything that would help us get to her would mean the world to us,' her father told KFVS.
Note that he wants to "get to her" not "get her back"; "get to her" implies them going to her, not her coming to them.
"Hurt"
A 3 year old child is incapable of causing harm to others. That the word "hurt" entered into the statement, police should seek to learn if:
a. The father has hurt someone; including his daughter
b. Does someone have a reason to want to hurt the father, via the daughter
This should include investigation into drugs, gambling, borrowing money.
Note that by saying "us" the father is not saying the stronger "me", first person. If his wife was in the room at the time of the question, it is appropriate; if not, if should be viewed as a weaker assertion.
Statement 3:
"They say they don't want to tell us something that is not relevant," Rodriguez said as he and his wife searched the grassy area south of Senath where the two items of interest were found. "They are still looking for that white van. As far as the community goes, everybody we talk to says they didn't see anything."
This is an indication that police are not sharing information with the family. This may be simply protecting them from emotional ups and downs; or protecting the integrity of the investigation.
"We know somebody saw something," Ramos said. "They just don't want to tell us."
Note that he does not say "I know somebody saw something" but weakens it with "we" as it did not appear that he was speaking for both father and mother. Also note that he does not say how they know; particularly since the police may not have said much. We do not know if "they" are the police, or "they" are the somebody (ies) who knows something.
"We got some new neighbors in front," Rodriguez said. "If anything would have happened on that road, they would know about it. They didn't see nothing. So, I don't know."
Note "we" plural (see above application).
Note that "they didn't see nothing" is in the negative. If he is certain that he has spoken to every neighbor possible, this statement is acceptable; however, a parent does not give up hope easily, and will wonder if he or she has spoken to every single person possible. By concluding "they didn't see nothing" is similar to "no need to keep asking", which impedes or slows down questioning. This is similar in nature to "and that is all I know" whereas worried parents will continually search their memories to see if they have missed anything. "Leave no stone unturned..." mentality is what parents go through.
"[Ramos] seen her about five minutes before. Before Austin came inside, she just seen her outside about five minutes before that. You're talking about five minutes, two or three minutes that Austin went inside, you are talking less than 10 minutes [and she was gone]."
Temporal Lacunae: "before" appears to be a missing time period. Its repetition is noted. This missing time is sensitive and since we have the connecting verb "left" used previously, this is a highly sensitive period of time: two close together.
"seen her" is repeated. The repetition is important. In a polygraph, a simple question about seeing her could be asked, in correlation to sensitive time frames.
You are talking and you're talking are 2nd person: He does not say that this is his
estimate of time. This is concerning.
Rodriguez said he was pushing authorities to issue an Amber Alert, but was told the case didn't miss the criteria. (note that we do not have a direct quote)
"I guess it doesn't even meet the criteria for an abduction," Rodriguez said. "How far can she possibly ride her bike? Look at where we are looking at. There is no way my daughter was going to ride her bike over here and get lost."
Note the word "abduction" as important. We do not know if he introduced this word, or if police said "criteria" not met for "abduction" for the Amber Alert and he is entering into their language. If police did not use this word, it would become more important as a topic he introduced.
"Bike"
Please note that this and other statements have the father using the word "bike" over and over (high repetition). The "bike" is highly sensitive to the subject.
Why?
Please note that a 3 year old could not ride one of these bikes, with training wheels, far at all. Even the largest, most athletic 3 year old will be limited due to the size of these bikes.
This is concerning as a 3 year old is tiny and these bikes (I have owned quite a few) do not go well on child-power (small wheels) and usually need a parent to push and guide it.
The repetition of "bike" is so sensitive as to leave us questioning just why the "bike" is such an important topic to the subject. It has an imperative feel to it; one where his repetition on bike sounds like persuasion attempt rather than reporting. The "bike" may be something the police may feel is a red herring, meant to distract.
She could not ride away. Why, then, would the father have the word "bike" so often in his mind?
Regarding "my daughter" it is important to get a larger sample to know how he speaks of Breeann, and in what context (see Sapir notes on John Ramsey). The context of when she is "my daughter" versus the context of when she is "Breeann" is important and holds meaning.
On the video of the parents' interview, it is difficult to discern, but the question is:
did the mother refer to Breeann in the past tense, though not event specific?
If a parent of a missing child speaks of the child in past tense, it is an indication of either belief or knowledge that the child is deceased.
Evidence found:
Has the bike been found? Parts of the bike?
Karnes said the items of interest make him believe that "Somebody is trying to hide something." He added that he doesn't believe the items that were found may have been there before and been overlooked.
"I don't know if it was searched real thoroughly the first time, but this last search, yes, it turned up something," Karnes said. "We've expanded it from there."
This suggests that he believes that what was found was put there after the searching to mislead investigators. Is this bike parts? We await more information.
Karnes said the white van authorities were looking for has not turned up, and the only clues they have are some surveillance footage."It is just one of many [possibilities]," Karnes said, adding that the FBI has worked more than 200 tips. "They've chased down leads...every little thing.
"It looks like there may be a trail shaping up," the officer said. When asked in what direction the trail was leading, he replied, "Circles."
Please note that if they began in the home and have gone in a circle, they would end up in the home. Note that he uses "circles" which is plural, which suggests indecision. Karnes said he has not ruled out the possibility that the new clues are being planted in an attempt to mislead authorities.
"We haven't ruled that out," Karnes said. "That is why I can't elaborate on what it is [that has been found]. We don't want any false evidence placed somewhere."
Note that "evidenced placed" enters his vocabulary, yet was he referring to false information going to media? "This is why I can't elaborate", he said, which indicates he is talking about wrong information yet uses the words "false evidence placed someplace" which means that while being asked a question, it was "false evidence being placed" was what was in his mind. This should lead the reader to question if this is related to the "bike" so often repeated, and the "circles" that investigators have travelled following a path.
The bike appears to be an issue. False evidence placed someplace appears to be an issue. A 3 year old on a bike with training wheels travel would be measured in feet, not years, even on very smooth pavement. She would not have gotten far.
We strongly urge the local police to polygraph the parents, if they have not done so already.
Senath, MO (KSDK) - The FBI announced Thursday two bicycle training wheels believed to be from the bicycle that disappeared with pre-schooler Breeann Rodriguez were found Wednesday approximately two miles southeast of Breeann's home.
Breeann's father has seen the wheels and believes they belong to his daughter because of how he manipulated them to be the right height for her on her bike.
Please see the analysis showing high sensitivity of the bike by the father. Please note that we do not have a quote. They were found in an area with heavy brush on County Highway 568 east of Buffalo Ditch in Dunklin County. Authorities are continuing to comb the area for additional clues.
Investigators are asking for information about a white cargo van just days prior to Rodriguez's disappearance. The full-size older model van may or may not have a ladder mounted on the back.
Breeann disappeared August 6. She was last seen at approximately noon riding her pink bicycle with training wheels in front of her home on Ode Johnson Street in Senath. Her bicycle also disappeared. She was wearing a pink top, and pink and purple shorts.
The FBI and the Senath Marshal's office are offering a combined reward of up to $45,000 for the successful recovery and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for her disappearance, if she was abducted.
The Senath Police Department along with the FBI Task Force, Dunklin County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Kennett Police Department and the Bootheel Drug Task Force are investigating the case.
Her parents made an emotional plea Monday afternoon at a news conference, and thanked the community for their prayers and support.
Anyone with information should call the FBI command post at 314-791-1205 or call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
KSDK
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