f1freak 0 #1 April 30, 2005 QuoteAlbuquerque Police Chief Ray Schultz said Jennifer Wilbanks, 32, had told them she had taken a bus to Las Vegas, Nevada, and on Saturday had taken another bus to New Mexico. Earlier, Wilbanks had told family members and police that she had been abducted by a man and a woman in a van. She was to be married Saturday. "Agents and detectives learned Miss Wilbanks had become scared and concerned about her pending marriage and decided she needed some time alone," Schultz said. Police in New Mexico said she will face no criminal charges, despite her false kidnapping story. When asked what would happen in Georgia, Duluth Police Chief Randy Belcher told reporters: "No criminal charges." Spokesman Mike Satterfield read a statement from the family. "It has been determined that Jennifer has some issues the family was not aware of. We're looking forward to loving her and talking with her concerning these issues," Satterfield said. "There have been so many people who helped us through this and we want to thank all of them." Abduction claim Wilbanks called her fiance, John Mason, at his Duluth, Georgia, home from an Albuquerque pay phone at 1 a.m. EDT Saturday to say she had been freed by two strangers who abducted her Tuesday night, Mason said. Within minutes, Albuquerque Police found Wilbanks at a 7-Eleven convenience store. Wilbanks, who was to be married to Mason in Duluth, was last seen by her fiance Tuesday night, when she left the home she shares with him for a jog about 8:30 p.m. Earlier, Pastor Alan Jones, who was to preside at the wedding said Wilbanks told him her abductors "came up behind her, cut her hair and put her in a blue van," Jones said. Schultz said Wilbanks' hair has been cut. Among the clues found during the search that followed her disappearance was a clump of hair along the route she was believed to have been jogging. Family members are expected to fly to Albuquerque Saturday morning to be with her. Disappearance drew national attention News of Wilbanks' admission comes just hours after police in Georgia announced they would suspend their ground search for her, saying they've looked everywhere she may have been. Her disappearance quickly drew national media attention, including talk show speculation sometimes comparing the story to that of Laci Peterson, the pregnant woman who disappeared from her Modesto, California, home on Christmas Eve, 2002. In that case, husband Scott Peterson was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Wilbanks' fiance said he tried not to get upset about the media comparisons to the Peterson case since he knew her family had faith in him. "I never worried that they were going to point their fingers at me," Mason said. HAHAHAHA... Just read my tag line......HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #2 April 30, 2005 How crappy was that? She had so many people worried about her! Her mom was sobbing at a press conference and her fiance was subjected to a polygraph test by police. Damn, man, if ya need time alone, just say it! Seriously, how much harder is to say, "hey, not sure I'm feeling this wedding thing...I need space to breathe cuz I'm freakin' out!" than to cut your hair, run away from home (age 32!!!!), get your face all plastered on CNN and everyone's local news, just to call home and lie about being abducted? Craziness! Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #3 April 30, 2005 I wonder how many marriage proposals she will get after this incident? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #4 April 30, 2005 I so agree.... If you are upfront at first, you'll save so much.... Keep it real people...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcarchangel 0 #5 April 30, 2005 Better that he found out now, before he went through with the wedding. It's always best when the latent irresposablity/stupidity comes out before the contractual obligation sets in.------------------------------------------------------- "These are the old days, the bad days, the all-or-nothing days. They're back! There's no choice left, and I'm ready for war." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #6 April 30, 2005 QuoteBetter that he found out now, before he went through with the wedding. It's always best when the latent irresposablity/stupidity comes out before the contractual obligation sets in. Even better before 600 invitations are mailed... I think part of what defines a person as an adult is an ability and willingness to face your issues head-on, most especially when they affect SO MANY of your loved ones. Flight is a basic primal response to fear and or being overwhelmed - being a grown-up means dealing with it. Can't say I'd blame cold-feet. Happens all the time. How she handled it? Grow up and stop wasting everyone's time, money and emotions. This was unnecessary. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #7 April 30, 2005 QuoteI think part of what defines a person as an adult is an ability and willingness to face your issues head-on, most especially when they affect SO MANY of your loved ones. Flight is a basic primal response to fear and or being overwhelmed - being a grown-up means dealing with it. Very well said....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #8 April 30, 2005 QuoteFlight is a basic primal response to fear and or being overwhelmed - being a grown-up means dealing with it. That is it right there...it is easier for most people to just run...not caring what it does to others..only that it makes it easier on them She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #9 April 30, 2005 Since we don't know all the facts, I'm not going to make a judgement. Since she is safe and was not abducted, I think the news media should now drop the story. Let these folks now deal with their private issues privately. Just my opinion. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 April 30, 2005 QuoteHow crappy was that? She had so many people worried about her! Her mom was sobbing at a press conference and her fiance was subjected to a polygraph test by police. Damn, man, if ya need time alone, just say it! Bingo! To her fiance, she needs to just be frank with him, talk openly, and admit that she isn't 100% ready yet. I know things can get a momentum as a wedding approaches that feels like careening out of control. But if it ain't right, you don't want to go through with it, because it is a life-long decision. To her family, she needs to apologize for the severe grief she caused them. And the police need to charge her with a crime for making a false abduction report, for all the police resources that were wasted looking for her. My sympathy is with her, but she needs to be held responsible for the poor decision she made. She needs to learn to just butch-up, speak her mind and be assertive enough to control her own life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #11 April 30, 2005 Honestly, did anyone really actually think that she didn't run away? When I heard about the story, I would have put money on it being a runaway. It is too bad people don't think of others a little more before pulling stunts like this. Isn't it strange, though, that things like this can get so much publicity? It's not like there aren't people that disappear every day, but for some reason the attention all goes to a few a year. I can remember a handful of names of kids who have been abducted...what about all the rest? Just think it's strange. Steve_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #12 April 30, 2005 QuoteI so agree.... If you are upfront at first, you'll save so much.... Keep it real people... 1st thing I thought was: "WOW, she wasted many thousands of dollars by being chicken"._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #13 April 30, 2005 That girl needs serious counseling. There's way more wrong with her psychologically than just cold feet. I bet the fiance is relieved they didn't get married after that stunt. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbonezone 0 #14 April 30, 2005 Stupid stunts like this fuck up the system TOTALLY. The police and authorities acted on this immediately “there is usually a 24 hour waiting period” before a search or investigation is started. Acts like this are what stall future investigations “fucking bitch”! My 16 year old nephew was car-jacked and murdered……Police wouldn’t do a thing (not even look for the car) until 24 hours had passed. They said “ah he is probably just a run-away”. We all truly believe if they would have started searching prior to the 24 hour waiting period he would have been found alive. THIS BITCH SHOULD HANG FOR FUCKING THE SYSTEM AND WHAT SHE DID TO HER FAMILY <> Tami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #15 May 1, 2005 QuoteStupid stunts like this fuck up the system TOTALLY. The police and authorities acted on this immediately “there is usually a 24 hour waiting period” before a search or investigation is started. Acts like this are what stall future investigations “fucking bitch”! My 16 year old nephew was car-jacked and murdered……Police wouldn’t do a thing (not even look for the car) until 24 hours had passed. They said “ah he is probably just a run-away”. We all truly believe if they would have started searching prior to the 24 hour waiting period he would have been found alive. THIS BITCH SHOULD HANG FOR FUCKING THE SYSTEM AND WHAT SHE DID TO HER FAMILY <> Tami Sorry to hear that sis But it's so true. It's the "boy who cried wolf" syndrome. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #16 May 1, 2005 This was a extreme case dut to the, recent abductions, spousal abductions, & nationwide media exposure. I wonderhow commen it is for folks to get cold feet, close to the alter, after the wedding etc. I'm sure someone connected with the marriage industry knows that's why they require a non refundable deposit. Changed your mind?, Want your money back Our Nephew got close to the alter but changed their mind. They went on their honeymoon anyway Non refundable deposit Now 2 yr's later their going to try again in November.This time the location is some island off the coast of N.C. To bad I won't be able to attend Have to stay home with the dogs, Same excuse as the last time. How commen is cold feet before the wedding day? Is a 50% divorce rate a indication that the cold feet syndrom isn't high enough? R.I.P. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 May 1, 2005 Can anybody say this could be the basis for a sequel to "Runaway Bride" that starred Julia Roberts? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 May 1, 2005 QuoteCan anybody say this could be the basis for a sequel to "Runaway Bride" that starred Julia Roberts? I never watch horror movies. I hear RB starts out fairly funny, but, in the end, she comes back for the wedding. When people file a police report, govt agencies spend manhours and dollars to resolve it. It is a crime to file a false report, even if it because the person is a bonehead. "She was just a little confused" is not a valid excuse. About 500 hours of community service would be a good wakeup call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbonezone 0 #19 May 2, 2005 QuoteAbout 500 hours of community service would be a good wakeup call. Yeah 500 Hours of working with family members of victims and listening to how horrible it was for them waiting for any type of news and the horror they went through being questioned as possible suspects. Selfish Bitch....."sorry I am still pissed" <> Tami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #20 May 2, 2005 I don't think anyone could blame you for your vehemence Tami. What happned to your nephew is harsh! |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
