I just saw this a couple of days ago (I'm in Kansas so it's all over our news, too). My first thought was she got trafficked, too. There has been a couple of trafficking rings that got busted in Southern Kansas and Oklahoma in the last few months. It's freakin' scary. 

This is super strange and that video was creepy AF. I'm all they way down in FL and hadn't heard about this, but I also don't watch much local news. Why was only his forehead in the video? I mean obviously he doesn't want his identity out there, but why not wear a hoodie and glasses like the girl? It was so weird how she just sat there and stared at the camera while he was talking.  I thought how much emphasis Bailey put on the pot smoking was really odd too - it reminded me of the models who eat "cheeseburgers and hamburgers" conversation. Like we get it, you guys smoked pot together, we don't need to know all the details.

And first they're going on about how they've been calling/have spoken to the police and were home for a few days but the police never showed up, but the second half of the video its all about how they have to hide their identities and run away because they have warrants out and the police are all over their home. Its all so bizarre.

I don't believe them for a second. I find it to be an incredible coincidence that a girl like Sydney, who has never been in any sort of trouble/didn't normally hang out with shady people, would just happen to go missing within days of getting involved with these creeps and them not be involved.

Durst_Burp wrote:

This is super strange and that video was creepy AF. I'm all they way down in FL and hadn't heard about this, but I also don't watch much local news. Why was only his forehead in the video? I mean obviously he doesn't want his identity out there, but why not wear a hoodie and glasses like the girl? It was so weird how she just sat there and stared at the camera while he was talking.  I thought how much emphasis Bailey put on the pot smoking was really odd too - it reminded me of the models who eat "cheeseburgers and hamburgers" conversation. Like we get it, you guys smoked pot together, we don't need to know all the details.

And first they're going on about how they've been calling/have spoken to the police and were home for a few days but the police never showed up, but the second half of the video its all about how they have to hide their identities and run away because they have warrants out and the police are all over their home. Its all so bizarre.

I don't believe them for a second. I find it to be an incredible coincidence that a girl like Sydney, who has never been in any sort of trouble/didn't normally hang out with shady people, would just happen to go missing within days of getting involved with these creeps and them not be involved.

Exactly. There are many many comments on all the Facebook posts about this on how Sydney is such a nice girl, comes from a good family, would never run around with people like this if she knew better, etc. So she smoked some pot. Fine. 

It looked to me like the vehicle they were in was moving? My connection is spotty and the video keeps scrubbing, so I'm not sure on this. But if so, who is driving? Where are they? they are sitting awfully close to each other, they must have romantic involvement. 

Perhaps they are hiding in plain sight?

On_Point wrote:

The two persons of interested posted another video. http://www.1011now.com/content/news/Persons-of-interest-post-Facebook-video-saying-theyll-turn-themselves-in-460955363.html

And police are holding a press conference now to discuss developments. (They were searching two ponds last evening and announced the press conference right after they were done.)

I'm very interested to hear what they will say - do you know what time it starts?

Sidebar while we wait for more info- what does everyone think about the safety of online dating? Obviously for the first few dates you should meet in a public place and take other precautions, but even that isn't a guarantee something bad won't happen. I was out of the dating pool a couple of years before all these apps really took off so I've never done it, but I feel like its just too scary and don't think I ever could.

Durst_Burp wrote:

On_Point wrote:

The two persons of interested posted another video. http://www.1011now.com/content/news/Persons-of-interest-post-Facebook-video-saying-theyll-turn-themselves-in-460955363.html

And police are holding a press conference now to discuss developments. (They were searching two ponds last evening and announced the press conference right after they were done.)

I'm very interested to hear what they will say - do you know what time it starts?

Sidebar while we wait for more info- what does everyone think about the safety of online dating? Obviously for the first few dates you should meet in a public place and take other precautions, but even that isn't a guarantee something bad won't happen. I was out of the dating pool a couple of years before all these apps really took off so I've never done it, but I feel like its just too scary and don't think I ever could.

I was online dating last year (Match and OKCupid) and that's how I met current bf. But I'm still torn about the safety of it. Personally, whenever I would get messages from guys, if it was anything that made me even *slightly* uncomfortable, basically anything other that "hey" or a cute icebreaker, I would ignore and/or block the guy. Correspondence would be 100% over the website until I felt comfortable enough to exchange numbers (I only gave it out thrice), and meeting in person would be a while after that-- always in public, and I would tell my friends where I was going, what time, the guy's name, etc. My profile only included 1 or 2 pictures of me as well. Not because I'm ashamed of my appearance (I work out! I shower! I'm cute!) I just don't believe that strangers need to have access to several photos of you. Obviously not all people feel the need take such precautions. I think everyone generally wants to think the best of people, but you just never know what kind of weirdos lurk on these sites, especially the free ones. And compound that with someone who's really lonely, it can be a recipe for tragedy.

On the other hand, I was with my ex-bf who I met the old fashioned way (through mutual friends and at a bar) for almost 5 years, and he turned out to be a COMPLETE sociopath, so... there's that.

TL;DR: If used responsibly, dating sites can really broaden a person's dating pool. Also, you can meet evil people anywhere, not just online. 

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Thank you, thank you. "Thrice" is one of my favorite words. Very underrated.

I never got the appeal of Tinder. It just seemed a little tawdry to me. And I've heard way more stories about creepshow men on that app from friends and acquaintances than on any other legitimate dating site. 

There was also a new app last year or early this year called "Buzz" or something (it stared with a B and reminded me of bees) where only women were able to make the first move and initiate contact. I can see where that might be a good idea, but I think one of the few perks of being female is that men are typically expected to make the first move*. 

*Disclaimer: I am all for gender equality and the like, but in my eyes  women : menstruation/cramps/childbirth :: men : making the first move. We get a lot of biological crap thrown our way, we have to have something in our favor!

Whyevenbotheritsover wrote:

I am from Nebraska also, and I am so worried they will never find her. Such a sad situation.

Where are you from?! 

They've arrested the two creeps in Missouri. I don't know what to think. I feel for her family and friends. Must be an awful feeling. I have a few mutual friends with her on Facebook, and I wonder how they feel or if they know anything the public doesn't. Heart breaking story that is too close to home. When I was 24, I was living in the same city, not 20 blocks from her house. I never had the chance to try online dating, but if it were around when I was single, I know I would have tried Tinder, if only because all my friends were. 

Whyevenbotheritsover wrote:

I am from the western end, Alliance, Nebraska.

Fantastic. I am from Minden! 

So super random (and not related) - was born outside of Omaha while my dad was in the service and we moved when I was about 18 months. BUT, my parents tell and retell a story of how they happened upon an Aebliskiver eating competition in Minden circa 1982-83. Does this still happen? Or do I sound crazy?

PrincessPoppy wrote:

So super random (and not related) - was born outside of Omaha while my dad was in the service and we moved when I was about 18 months. BUT, my parents tell and retell a story of how they happened upon an Aebliskiver eating competition in Minden circa 1982-83. Does this still happen? Or do I sound crazy?

That is so crazy!! It definitely sounds like something that would have happened in Minden. It does not take place now, but there are a lot of events and activities happening in the area. 

I look at this post, and think about my 18  yo.  Once I got a hold of that guy, he could not be dead enough.

Awful. Just awful

Here is a article about it. So sad. http://www.omaha.com/news/nebraska/authorities-believe-body-of-sydney-loofe-found-in-rural-clay/article_d5d704aa-d9cc-11e7-8a1a-5ff3e0297b9e.html