Hi All! I am in Memphis and this case has really hit home for so very many of us.
I am just at a loss that it has already been over a month and we are literally at the same spot with same info as we were the first 24 hours into Holly's abduction.. I do pray that LE/investigators have a wealth of info/knowledge that has them close to finding Holly and bringing the perp to face swift and firm justice for the pain and anguish that not only has he inflicted on Holly and her loved ones, but an entire community and literally even further and entire state and a lot of a concerned nation..
This beautiful, vibrant, and full of life young woman deserves to be found and those responsible face the music and their face shown for the true evil that they are.. It sickens me to know that this monster is still free sharing our sidewalks with us and our innocent children, and he is also one of you or I's neighbors.. Thats's just the true reality that we haven't a clue of who this monster is or where he is and most likely he is living under the guise as just one of us.. A local.. an upstanding member of the community..a concerned citizen worried about a fellow citizen's well being and even possibly at some point early in this monster may have even taken part in one or more of the searches done by members of the community[and any who traveled in from other city/towns] to volunteer their time and help in any way possible to find this beautiful young girl..
Holly did nothing to cause nor does she in any way deserve to have had her life completely ripped from her and ripped her literally from the arms of the many who loved her.. Sadly I know that time is one thing that is definitely not on our side and that the longer this goes by..with each day that passes..her chances of coming home alive and well to rejoin her family and start the road to healing..the more the chances are dwindling away as that being a possibility..
I know we have the "miracles" Elizabeth Smart[9mos], Shawn Hornbeck[4 yrs], Jaycee Dugard[18yrs].. those are just a few of the most well known that are your exception to the rule..The rule being that after 48-72 hours into an abduction the likelihood of the victim no longer being alive is very great..So, tho I do know there are miracles and exceptions but they truly are so very few and far between that it would be foolish to attempt to bank on that rarity being the case for Holly..but I will hold out hope for however long it takes..and that means until we have some evidence that proves or highly is indicative that she is no longer alive..until then I will continue to pray that Holly actually be one of the miracles..No doubt that tonight and every night that exact thought and prayer is Karen and Dana's..clinging to the hope that their precious Holly still be out there and still somehow..someway still be alive.. And for that I would never blame them or judge them..Any parent would need..would literally have to hold onto this hope..for without it things suddenly/automatically turn form fear and frustration at what they're presently facing..it turns to the darkest, blackest, bleakest reality that a parent could ever imagine.. The light at the end of the tunnel,,tho that light seemed so very far away and was at times almost flickering out..it still nonetheless was still there and one could indeed see it way off there in the distance.but when that parent finally is hit with the reality of what happened to their baby..and that it is not temporary but rather permanent and their precious baby girl is lost to them forever..The moment that happens is the moment that the light at the end of the tunnel flickers out immediately and permanently..they are left there in that dark and cold blackness that literally consumes them and almost literally sucks the life from them as well..
Unbearable beyond words is the only way I could even begin to really describe it.. So, tonight just like the last month of nights I am going to fervently pray for Holly as well as for her family especially Karen and Dana.. and I will continue to hold hope against hope even with all odds stacked against us at this time.. IMO it truly is the only thing that many of us can do to help Holly be brought back home where she belongs..and that means either way alive or not she needs to be home where her family can lay her to rest at peace as they so see fitting.. Bury this young woman with the dignity and respect that she more than deserves..
Praying hard in Memphis tonight!!!
P.S.
I wanted to hear if anyone locally had any updates or info that they might be able to share that they have heard..learned..or otherwise.. I really am curious to hear and to know what is the locals perspective and feelings and opinions about Holly's abduction and whom do they believe is the "one" that abducted Holly.. These are just a couple of things that I really would like to know the answers too and to hear some of the locals take on what has happened in and/or around this entire investigation..
Looking forward to chatting with any locals that would like to share their first hand perspective..and Thanks in Advance to any who might take the time to reply..It is greatly appreciated..
I feel everything you have said. I can't explain why but I guess I feel like I know Holly althought I live in California. I have prayed since day one MANY TIMES DAILY for Holly's safe return. I just can't imagine why someone would want to hurt her or any of the other beautiful young ladies that have come up missing. if you go to Blink On Crime - or Blink On Crime - Holly Bobo Missing And Endangered: Are Suspects Naming Themselves- Odd Dodd? You can learn a lot about what the locals think about this case.
