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7-Month Old Girl missing in.......FloridaPosted by: YourTurnToHelp on Nov 2, 2009 Tagged in: sheriff bobby haddock
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Another child goes missing in Florida.
A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Shannon Lea Dedrick, a white female, 7 months old, 2 feet tall, 11 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes. She was last seen at her residence in Chipley on 10/31/09.
According to Sheriff Bobby Haddock, his department is following up every lead in their search for the child that has been missing since around noon on Saturday.
In a press conference Sunday Washington County Sheriff Bobby Haddock that nothing at the present makes them think the baby was abducted, but added that the infant "didn’t crawl or walk away."
Haddock said the call reporting the missing child was received by his department around 11:50 a.m. Oct. 31st and the FDLE, along with Search & Rescue from Jackson, Liberty, Bay and Calhoun counties have been at the scene. The Sheriff said the child was in the home of her parents when she went missing.
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written by DebB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 11:49:08 MST
Chipley is a very rural area very wooded very rural very untouched, I don't think this will turn out okay.
written by DebB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 11:54:26 MST
They are lucky if they have three thousand people there, many people who live in Chipley work in bay county on the beach (Panama City Beach).Right now all the jobs have pretty much closed down tourist season is over and all beach jobs have closed up for winter months making the outskirted areas more rural than they are in summer.
written by Curious Dee, Mon 02 Nov 2009 12:44:21 MST
Again, in Florida!?
IDK...something fishy is going on here, I'm sure most of us here are thinking the same thing. The likelihood of someone kidnapping a 7-month old baby from the home is almost nil IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if there's no evidence of a break-in or stranger lurking in this small town. I need to pray and hope for the best for Baby Shannon. God bless her.
IDK...something fishy is going on here, I'm sure most of us here are thinking the same thing. The likelihood of someone kidnapping a 7-month old baby from the home is almost nil IMO. I wouldn't be surprised if there's no evidence of a break-in or stranger lurking in this small town. I need to pray and hope for the best for Baby Shannon. God bless her.
written by babbette, Mon 02 Nov 2009 12:53:37 MST
Bless her, Lord and please bring her home safely. Is it just me, or is it Always Florida? I live here, but I don't understand why it seems like most of the missing are from Florida.
written by Krisam, Mon 02 Nov 2009 13:05:43 MST
Curious- Immediately, I go to the parents for the answers, especially in this rural area. This will be another Misty case, or turn out to be an Elizabeth, not a stranger abduction. IMO, this will fall back on the parents, or the parents and the community will know the abductor!!!
written by Krisam, Mon 02 Nov 2009 13:33:45 MST
To further explain my above comment, the parents will be the key, as is Misty in Haleigh’s disappearance. Or, the parents and community will know the abductor; it will not be a stranger abduction, imo. At least statistics suggest this as a rule of thumb, but in the last month, statistics have been wrong!!
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 13:57:27 MST
In a press conference Sunday Washington County Sheriff Bobby Haddock that nothing at the present makes them think the baby was abducted, but added that the infant "didn’t crawl or walk away."
Oh Lord! I also do not see this having a good outcome based solely on the sheriff's comment. If this little one is no longer with us, I hope and pray at least she is found soon!
I'll save the rest of my ranting and raving until we hear more news.
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 13:59:50 MST
Neighbors who live near the Dedrick residence at 793C Brown Street in Chipley, say the private drive to the mobile home is rarely traveled. Anyone coming in or out would have been noticed.
Shannon is described as a white female weighing 11 pounds and measuring 24 inches long. She was reported missing by her parents at 11:23 a.m. Saturday. Shannon is believed to have gone missing between 3 and 11 a.m. from the Dedrick home.
Gone missing between 3 and 11 a.m?
written by Krisam, Mon 02 Nov 2009 14:09:26 MST
Jackie- This is why I say the parents are the key to finding the infant. Something could have gone wrong in the am hours with one of the tired parents. Perhaps a shaken baby syndrome, or even SIDS (yet statistics get lower for SIDS at this age), and the parent(s) panicked and are hiding the truth. Hope for the best, but it does not sound good!!! I suspect the parents are being interrogated and perhaps have taken or been offered a polygraph examination. With LE publicly stating this was not abduction, the parents are left as the only ones with opportunity.
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 15:04:48 MST
Kristam, what you proposed above is exactly what I am the most afraid of...and, if this little darling did meet her demise, I'm so afraid she may have been discarded as so many children are now.
Don't want to get "ahead" of myself in the through process (not good BTW,) but I'm praying this isn't yet another case where a tiny helpless gift from God is thrown out like common household trash.
Don't want to get "ahead" of myself in the through process (not good BTW,) but I'm praying this isn't yet another case where a tiny helpless gift from God is thrown out like common household trash.
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 15:09:02 MST
The Sheriff's Department was supposed to have briefing at 3:00 p.m. today, but I've been unsuccessful in finding any more information.
Of course we're dealing with ME here, who can't find anything because I'm too computer illiterate....
If anyone stumbles upon updates, can you post them please?
Of course we're dealing with ME here, who can't find anything because I'm too computer illiterate....
If anyone stumbles upon updates, can you post them please?
written by macey, Mon 02 Nov 2009 15:15:56 MST
So are we to assume that they did not check on their baby AT ALL between the hours of 3 am to 11 am and then at 11:30 when they finally went to check on her she wasn't there. No diaper changes... or any feedings...nothing at all for 8 hour with a 7 month old??? I don't know many 7 month olds that sleep in until 11:30...I find it very fishy that no one would have checked on her in that time period.
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 22:11:05 MST
Our 11:00 pm news touched on this story (I'm in Ohio!) Thought for sure I would see updates on the threads. Gotta go check what they have to say, but they said they are focusing on a "person of interest." BRB everyone!
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 22:14:49 MST
CHIPLEY, Fla. — Search teams looking for a missing 7-month-old girl scoured dense vines and marshes for a second day Monday.
Authorities said Shannon Lea Dedrick was last seen when her parents went to bed about 3 a.m. Saturday.
They believe she disappeared from her home in this remote, makeshift community of dirt roads, tin-roof shacks and old mobile homes sometime before 8 a.m. Saturday. Her parents reported her missing around 11 a.m.
"We have searched every dumpster in the city limits of Chipley, we have turned over every garbage can," Washington County Sheriff Bobby Haddock said late Monday.
But Haddock said search teams were focused on the densely wooded area surrounding the enclave about 45 miles north of Panama City where the girl and her family live.
The sheriff's office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement would not identify the girl's parents, saying only that the couple is talking to investigators. They also would not discuss why the girl wasn't reported missing until so late in the morning Sunday.
The sheriff said he is not concerned about the safety of anyone else in the community and authorities have identified a "person of interest," in the infant's disappearance.
"The child cannot walk or crawl, it did not leave the residence by itself," he said.
About 75 search and rescue workers from three counties have scoured a 1/2-mile radius.
Shannon is described as 2 feet tall and 11 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Neighbors in the ramshackle neighborhood of clotheslines and "Beware of Dog" and "No Trespassing" signs said they rarely spoke to or saw the parents of the missing infant.
"They had only lived here about two months. I only know that this is a wonderful neighborhood and I've always felt safe here," said Donna Davis, who lives two homes down.
Susan Martinez lives across the street and said neighbors mostly keep to themselves.
"I just know there's a baby missing and I hope they find it," she said.
This isn't telling us much more than we already suspect. Lord, searching dense vines, marshes, and dumpsters is grim to say the least!
Now I need to go see what our local news is saying about this, but I suspect it won't be much more than the above.
written by JackieB, Mon 02 Nov 2009 22:19:26 MST
Extremely disappointing...our local news station covered maybe 10 seconds at best and said they have a "person of interest."
When is the media going to realize that these stories are much more important and hold more value than the local deer population!!!!
When is the media going to realize that these stories are much more important and hold more value than the local deer population!!!!
written by Curious Dee, Tue 03 Nov 2009 01:02:14 MST
7-month old baby only 7lbs?? Definitely malnourished. This sounds like a sick little baby to me which makes it more heartbreaking. Very sad.
JackieB,
I know you're upset about the lack of news coverage. I feel the same. I wondered if it was mentioned that Baby Shannon was ill or was needing medication. This is so terrible. God bless the innocent baby.
Please keep us posted.
JackieB,
I know you're upset about the lack of news coverage. I feel the same. I wondered if it was mentioned that Baby Shannon was ill or was needing medication. This is so terrible. God bless the innocent baby.
Please keep us posted.
written by DebB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 01:51:33 MST
11 lbs she could have been premature at birth you never know.
or sickly she looks very almost skeleton like in that picture to me.
or sickly she looks very almost skeleton like in that picture to me.
written by Dewey2Me1MoThyme, Tue 03 Nov 2009 02:22:55 MST
The names Susan Smith, Misty Croslin /Cummings, and Casey Anthony are all flashing through my mind right now. I pray I'm wrong, but something stinks in this enclave and it's not the garbage.
written by JackieB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 07:36:15 MST
Horrible thought, but I'd like to know the last time anyone else (aside from the parents) saw this little one.
Still can't find anything on the "person of interest." If someone else is successful, can you please post it here?
Still can't find anything on the "person of interest." If someone else is successful, can you please post it here?
written by JackieB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 07:42:18 MST
11 lbs she could have been premature at birth you never know.
or sickly she looks very almost skeleton like in that picture to me.
My sons (born by c-section before I could go into labor, but after their lungs were developed) were 6.7 and 6.3. By three months of age they were around 13 lbs. If this little one only weighed 11 lbs at 6-7 months, she had to have been premature or malnurished. Just such a little tiny itty bitty. Bless her precious little heart.
written by artnut12345, Tue 03 Nov 2009 09:05:17 MST
This precious child is "hydrocephalus," meaning she has a large head, she produces fluid which normally is drained. If someone sees her, she should be easily recognized. I pray she is found.
NG said on her show last night that all babies had large heads. This is absolutely incorrect, the child's head will be extremely large her whole life, disproportionate to her body sometimes leading to other health problems.
This is a beautiful child, jmo, the parent's story is very suspicious. I agree with everyone's comments, it is a shame that this child isn't getting more coverage. jmo, I wish they had drug tested the parents.
NG said on her show last night that all babies had large heads. This is absolutely incorrect, the child's head will be extremely large her whole life, disproportionate to her body sometimes leading to other health problems.
This is a beautiful child, jmo, the parent's story is very suspicious. I agree with everyone's comments, it is a shame that this child isn't getting more coverage. jmo, I wish they had drug tested the parents.
written by ngmurray, Tue 03 Nov 2009 09:41:44 MST
I pray they find her ok.
~Calling All Angles….
North and South…..
East, and West, just do your best
To watch over her while she rest.~
~Calling All Angles….
North and South…..
East, and West, just do your best
To watch over her while she rest.~
written by Curious Dee, Tue 03 Nov 2009 11:31:51 MST
"hydrocephalus" I'm familiar with this birth defect. My cousin was born this way over 40 years ago. My aunt was told he'd only live till 5-7 years, well he's over 40yrs old today and is doing very well. I need to mention he also has extentive health care, family support and more importantly lots of love.
Little Mikey was always in the hospital getting his shunt drained or follow ups to prevent infections. Just lots and lots of medical care especially as an infant.
If this baby is also hydrocephalic, it seems she wasn't followed up on very well. There's no way 7lbs is acceptable to any pediatrian for a 7 month old baby. I see neglect here. Maybe this is the reason Shannon has "disappeared". If you get my drift..
Little Mikey was always in the hospital getting his shunt drained or follow ups to prevent infections. Just lots and lots of medical care especially as an infant.
If this baby is also hydrocephalic, it seems she wasn't followed up on very well. There's no way 7lbs is acceptable to any pediatrian for a 7 month old baby. I see neglect here. Maybe this is the reason Shannon has "disappeared". If you get my drift..
written by JackieB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 12:06:51 MST
This precious child is "hydrocephalus," meaning she has a large head, she produces fluid which normally is drained. If someone sees her, she should be easily recognized. I pray she is found.
Art, did you read that somewhere?
written by DebB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 12:09:36 MST
written by JackieB, 7:42:18 am MST
11 lbs she could have been premature at birth you never know.
or sickly she looks very almost skeleton like in that picture to me.
My sons (born by c-section before I could go into labor, but after their lungs were developed) were 6.7 and 6.3. By three months of age they were around 13 lbs. If this little one only weighed 11 lbs at 6-7 months, she had to have been premature or malnurished. Just such a little tiny itty bitty. Bless her precious little heart.smilies/cry.gif
my daughter and son weighed three at birth 9 at two half months but I do know some children don't thrive .
11 lbs she could have been premature at birth you never know.
or sickly she looks very almost skeleton like in that picture to me.
My sons (born by c-section before I could go into labor, but after their lungs were developed) were 6.7 and 6.3. By three months of age they were around 13 lbs. If this little one only weighed 11 lbs at 6-7 months, she had to have been premature or malnurished. Just such a little tiny itty bitty. Bless her precious little heart.smilies/cry.gif
my daughter and son weighed three at birth 9 at two half months but I do know some children don't thrive .
written by Curious Dee, Tue 03 Nov 2009 13:28:08 MST
"failure to thrive" or hydrocephalic, both seem logical, but in any case, whatever the medical diagnosis, I still think Baby Shannon wasn't given the proper medical care. I worked with a pediatric gastroenterologists for over 10 years. When we would see babies like this, sometimes we'd have to call CPS unless there was a medical reason which just by looking at her seems to be hydrocephalia which doesn't mean she would be unable to thrive. Often mothers would bring in starving babies who looked like this child. Unbelievably, many cases of malnutrition were from breast feeding mothers who for whatever reason just couldn't face the fact that it wasn't working. Formula was developed for this reason. I hope this wasn't the case. I just wonder when was Shannon's last doctor's visit.
Considering how tiny this baby is, and the fact that she wasn't checked on for over 7 hrs makes me think she wasn't fed properly. A baby this tiny needs to be fed at least every 4 hours. I think we're going to find out more about this if she's found. It disturbs me to think she was starved.
Considering how tiny this baby is, and the fact that she wasn't checked on for over 7 hrs makes me think she wasn't fed properly. A baby this tiny needs to be fed at least every 4 hours. I think we're going to find out more about this if she's found. It disturbs me to think she was starved.
written by Jessica, Tue 03 Nov 2009 18:06:39 MST
Hey all..
I'm a mother to a four month old baby. I go to sleep around 10-11pm nightly. Carleigh (my daughter) always falls asleep in her daddy's arms around 9:30pm. That's usually around her final feeding. She will then sleep until 6:30am-7am. Some times as late as 8am. One of us always goes in to check on her through out the night. If it's been awfully quiet, I get nervous and check on her. When she fusses just a tiny bit, I check on her.
Not checking on your child between 3am and 11:30am is very suspicious. My daughter has never slept until 11:30am. She might take a nap around that time, but she's never slept straight to lunch time.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but from what I understand, the parents went to bed at 3am. So what time did baby Shannon go to sleep? If she went to sleep sooner, maybe around 8pm let's say... there is no way she slept from 8pm to 11:30am.
I don't trust these parents.
I'm a mother to a four month old baby. I go to sleep around 10-11pm nightly. Carleigh (my daughter) always falls asleep in her daddy's arms around 9:30pm. That's usually around her final feeding. She will then sleep until 6:30am-7am. Some times as late as 8am. One of us always goes in to check on her through out the night. If it's been awfully quiet, I get nervous and check on her. When she fusses just a tiny bit, I check on her.
Not checking on your child between 3am and 11:30am is very suspicious. My daughter has never slept until 11:30am. She might take a nap around that time, but she's never slept straight to lunch time.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but from what I understand, the parents went to bed at 3am. So what time did baby Shannon go to sleep? If she went to sleep sooner, maybe around 8pm let's say... there is no way she slept from 8pm to 11:30am.
I don't trust these parents.
written by Jessica, Tue 03 Nov 2009 18:10:36 MST
Also wanted to add, my daughter refuses to eat once she's sleeping for the night. She is a healthy weight. More than doubled her birth weight. She was exactly seven pounds at birth.
written by DebB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 23:13:40 MST
does anyone know for sure she has hydrochepulas cause just looking at her she doesn't look oddly large in teh head she just looks oddly small in the body
written by DebB, Tue 03 Nov 2009 23:24:07 MST
okay I just saw a larger picture of her yes her head is very rounded and large and her ears are lowset , bless her heart she probably needs medical attention , if she is in fact stolen.
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