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konamouse
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Ben is a good kid - flickr mails 10/10

konamouse wrote:

Okay, okay, bummer about your dad.
Some tricks about posing as your mom.
1. Look at some of the previous emails she has sent to him and just change some of the words to update him on what she has been doing this past week. That way you keep her same tone and typing style.
2. Tell him (as your mom) that she is proud of her son for some accomplishment (i.e. getting a good grade or something like that). Dad's love hearing about how good their sons is doing in school or sports or music, or whatever activity you like to do.
3. Don't use slang (i.e. kewl, sucks, bummer) that your mom wouldn't use.
Good luck!
Heather.

P.S. Can you change my status to "Friend"? I couldn't see the taped letter pictures this morning. Thanks.

I sent this an hour later:

konamouse wrote:

Hey Ben - Here's an idea!
Can you start your own Flickr account to post the stuff you don't want you dad to see? If you don't link it back to your mom's, you don't use your real name, and you don't tell your dad, then he won't know it is there. That way you can post stuff for me & the other folks trying to find your mom and he won't get suspicious. Meanwhile, keep looking for stuff with your mom in it to post on her account (with happy messages to him).
What do you think?

Ben wrote:

Hi Heather,
Great idea! I will make a flickr account tonight. I just got home from school and I was going to go through some more of my Mom's papers and stuff. Her office is a mess so its really hard to make sense of what is for the Sammeeeees and what isn't. I also checked out my Mom's Myspace and it uses the same password as she does for this! So I promise to check that for info too. I also have homework. And I will work on my notes to my Dad from my Mom. The ones I have sound a little lame. It will be a late night.
Ben

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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:20 pm

Citizen Kane
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JUST got this in from Ben:

Quote:

I just got an email from whiterosethree! Go to my flickr now!
www.flickr.com/photos/64231826@N00/266448857/

Should I leave now?

I told him yes.

[Edit] well actually I said:

Quote:

Yes. Go to a friend's or a familymember's house now. You'll probably be followed though if it IS as urgent as Rose makes it out to be. So I'd suggest a roundabout way that you know intimately, give em a good wild goose chase, just in case. Good luck.

And I really hope nothing bad happens. Sad

[Son of Edit] He sent me an answer:

Quote:

I grabbed some clothes and I threw in my Mom's Sammeeeee folder and I am outta here!
Ben

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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:13 pm
Last edited by Citizen Kane on Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:18 pm; edited 1 time in total

audioslave
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more or less the same as kane

Quote:

Justin, my Dad is still in Japan! I just got a cryptic email too!

www.flickr.com/photos/64231826@N00/266448857/

Check it out! I'm grabbing some clothes and will come back to the computer in a second!

[EDIT]: this is the symbol for hour

and this is the symbol for day

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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:14 pm

Sylvia
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Posts: 2062

benisasammeeeee
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64231826@N00/

Just so everyone will know the urgency of this matter, this is what Ben posted at http://www.flickr.com/photos/64231826@N00/

Day =

Quote:

This just came to the yahoo account that I just created! It is from someone I don't even know. whiterosethreeSPLATpeacemail.com How would she know my email address that I didn't even know until 5 minutes ago?! Do you guys know this person? What should I do? Do they want me to leave now?

Hour =

Quote:

This is the email!

Give these to the Sammeeeees and walk away from your family's house immediately. Do not return to your house until you hear from me. Not tomorrow. Not the next day. Go nowhere alone, Ben.

I sent an email to benisasammeeeeeSPLATyahoo.com to see if he is OK. So far no bounce.

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:16 pm

Sylvia
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Get the heck out of ther Now

After what Ben received last night, I sent the following message to him via flickr mail:

Sylvia at 10 Oct '06, 5.38pm PDT wrote:

Subject: Get the heck out of there NOW

Ben

Get the heck out of there NOW

Sylvia

This morning he sent this:

Ben at 11 Oct '06, 7.01am PDT wrote:

Subject: Re: Get the heck out of there NOW

I got out and I'm at my Aunt Jayne's but I haven't slept! Someone from 646-205-1615 kept calling my cell all night long! I picked up the first time and this creepy man's voice whispered "Ben, we are watching you." and hung up! And then they called every hour but I didn't pick up again and they didn't leave a message. I sat in the bathroom with the door locked and the light off all night. I know that sounds nuts but its the only place I felt sorta safe. I'm even nervous going online! I asked my Aunt Jayne to drive me to school but she said she has a spin class in West Hollywood. Should I stay home all day? I'm afraid to walk to the bus stop by myself! Please let me know what you guys think I should do soon.
Ben

I replied with the following:

Sylvia at 11 Oct '06, 7.58am PDT wrote:

Subject: Stay Home

Ben

If you don't have anyone to go with you then do not go to the bus or anywhere else alone. Always make sure someone is with you. And always be on the look out for any suspicious looking people or automobiles especially vans.

Sylvia

The phone number is for Mister Alan Johnson: 646-205-1615 found in the Rabbit Hole thread here:
http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=276738&highlight=646#276738

After learning this, I sent this to ben:

Quote:

Subject: About the Phone Number

Ben

I just found out that the phone number is from Mr. Alan Johnson. So whatever you do, do NOT answer calls from that number. He might be trying to trace where you are and once again, do not be alone at anythime. If your aunt is not there then get a friend to stay with you. I cannot stress it enough how very importan this is. Mr. Johnson is very dangerous. So for now stay put and stay safe.

Sylvia

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:07 am

Sylvia
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Joined: 21 Apr 2006
Posts: 2062

Ben is Staying Home

Just got this from ben:

Ben at 11 Oct '06, 8.48am PDT wrote:

Subject: Re: Stay Home

Got it, Sylvia. I am not going to school today. I told my Aunt I wasn't feeling well and she said she thought she heard me in the bathroom last night. (nice cover for me!) I'm going to go back into the bathroom until my Aunt Jayne gets home. I'm bringing my Mom's Sammeeeee folder into the bathroom with me and I will work on going through her papers.
Ben

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:42 pm

konamouse
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10/11 from Ben

konamouse wrote:

About your dad
How are you doing with keeping your dad off your back and unaware of what is going on with your mom?

I was wondering, what does your dad do? To be away in Japan on business is pretty intense. How long will he be there?

Good job with posting those emails. It may be something about meeting The Tall Man at the Santa Monica Pier. But this could also be a trap. A friend who still lives in the area is planning to meet up with him (on Oct 18th, in the late afternoon), and Betty thinks it is too dangerous for you to go. But I have another idea, if you are up to it (and it may help bring us closer to finding your mother - we think this Tall Man has information on her whereabouts). How would you feel about using your secret agent picture taking skills? We can find a good spot for you to hide out ahead of the meeting and snap photos before, during & after (if you promise to stay hidden and not follow anyone afterwards).

Hugs,
Heather

Ben wrote:

Re: About your dad
Hi Heather,
I called my Dad today and I almost told him what is going on because I kinda would like to go over there with him until all of this is over. But then I thought of my Mom in that room or whatever that place is where she is being held and decided I can't leave her. I spent most of my day in the bathroom. I guess I am a lot like my Mom with her tin hat! (lol) Back to my Dad. He works for Sanyo in Chatsworth but he's over in Japan for six months doing some sales training thingee. He's not asking about my Mom too much yet. Because of the time change they sometimes don't talk for weeks. That is one of the reasons my Mom decided to put up her pictures for him. I don't know about the meeting with Tall Man. I got an email from Betty today telling me to stay away from the meeting but I will think about it.
Ben

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:48 am

Sylvia
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Posts: 2062

Ben reports in

Earlier this even, I was getting worried about Ben so I sent this

me at 11 Oct '06, 6.38pm PDT wrote:

Subject: Are you OK
Ben

Are you OK?
Haven't heard from you this evening, so I'm starting to get a little worried. Let me know if you are OK. Make sure your aunt always takes you to and from school.

We are getting closer to finding your mom and stopping that Mr. Johnson so he can't bother anyone else ever again. Just hang in there.

Sylvia

He finally replied:

Ben at 11 Oct '06, 9.56pm PDT wrote:

Subject: Re: Are you OK

Thanks for checking up on me, Sylvia. I am starting to calm down enough to go to sleep. Long day in the bathroom. Do I sound like the lamest guy you've ever met? Don't worry. My Aunt is taking me to school in the morning and my friend Teddy is walking me home. My Aunt said she can't pick me up until after four and our dog Happy has to go out before that so I called Teddy to walk me. I didn't tell him about what is going on. I told him someone from school is stalking me. And he fell for it! (lol) Oh yeah before I forget. The young kid that plays the game with my Mom, Dwin, his Mom called and left a message on my Mom's service for me. She sounds really nice. She said she had met my Mom about a month ago and my Mom had told her all about me. She also told me not to worry because she has someone searching for Dwin and my Mom. And then she said if I need a place to stay I could stay with her. How nice is that?
I am beat. Talk to you guys tomorrow.
Ben

I sent the following reply:

Quote:

Subject: Ben it's a Trap

Ben

Stay away from Patricia Moore, it's a trap. Patricia Moore is Dwin's mom.
Read the blog entries here at Mr. Alan Johnson's myspace site to see what I mean. Dwin's mom was just out dancing with Mr. Johnson last night. Probably at the same time he was calling you on the phone.

http://www.myspace.com/misteralanjohnson

and for reference here is Patricia Moore's care2.com site

http://my.care2.com/dwinsmother

Repeat Stay Away From Patricia Moore.

Your Friend,
Sylvia

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:10 am

Sylvia
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Posts: 2062

Bem's Reply, Oct 12, 06

This morning I received this:

Ben at 12 Oct '06, 7.27am PDT wrote:

Subject:Re: Ben it's a Trap

Hi Sylvia,
Patricia Moore who met my Mom at The Fig Tree is Dwin's Mom? She sounded so nice on the message. My Mom said she was nice when they met. I'll stay away from her but that's weird that she would let Mr. Johnson capture her son. Are we sure that they are the same person? This is totally weird. Should I call her back and ask her about my Mom and Dwin? Hey I do know she drives a Prius. I followed her to her car after she met with my Mom. I would have taken a photo but I ran out of film. I gotta go but I will write to you guys after school. I promise I will be careful.
Ben

As soon as I get myself together I will relply.

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:29 am

konamouse
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Who is the real Patricia Moore?

Is it possible that the PM meeting HHR was not the same PM that went dancing with Mr AJ (and is Dwin's Mom)?

Is it possible that the PM in Santa Monica is not the real PM and is really Rose White?

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:32 am

Sylvia
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Weird = Don't Trust

I sent the following response:

Quote:

Subject: Yes, This is totally weird.

Ben

For the time being don't trust Patrica Moore or anyone who says she is Dwin's mom. And no, I don't think you should call her back. Remember what I said about how your phone could be traced to your location. If you have the pone number give it to me or Heather and let us check it out first.

Because it is weird is the very reason I don't trust this and the reason why you should not.

Send the number,
Sylvia

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:59 pm
Last edited by Sylvia on Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:31 pm; edited 1 time in total

konamouse
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Location: My own alternate reality

Little PM slip here?

Ben wrote:

I followed her to her car after she met with my Mom. I would have taken a photo but I ran out of film.

Uhm, these weren't digital pictures? He probably should have said the batteries on his camera died. Very Happy

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:28 pm

mapmaker
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Re: Little PM slip here?

konamouse wrote:

Ben wrote:

I followed her to her car after she met with my Mom. I would have taken a photo but I ran out of film.

Uhm, these weren't digital pictures? He probably should have said the batteries on his camera died. Very Happy

Or, y'know, maybe his memory card filled up. It's the kind of thing my mom might say, not really a teenager. Wink

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:24 pm

Sylvia
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Posts: 2062

Re: Yes, This is totally weird.
Cathy Kuttner 310-858-9007

Just got this:

12 Oct '06, 5.22pm PDT wrote:

Subject: Re: Yes, This is totally weird.

Heather and Sylvia, Dwin's Mom called again and left another message! She said she realized this morning that she had forgotten to leave her name last night. She said her name is Cathy Kuttner (she spelled her last name out for me) and I could reach her at 310-858-9007. Then she said she'd be coming by my school tomorrow to speak with someone about Dwin and might see me at SaMo. First of all Dwin doesn't go to SaMo high. He's still in middle school so why would she come to my school? What does this mean? Do you still think its Patricia Moore? You guys can call that number! I don't want them to find me! I'm going back into the bathroom for a little while!
Ben

I responded with this:

Quote:

Subject: Don't Go To School

Ben

Stay in the bath room if you feel safe there. What ever you do, DO NOT go to school tomorrow.

Sylvia.

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 9:04 pm

konamouse
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Location: My own alternate reality

Calling attempt

I got the same email. I was elected in chat to be the caller. I used ID BLOCK on my cell phone and made the attempt at 7:35pm PST. No answer, no voice mail.

My plan is to pose as Aunt Jayne. Can't pose as Ben's mom since the first message from this Cathy Kuttner mentioned meeting HHR last month.

I'll try again in a few.

Edit to add: Googling the number shows it's a payphone outside a Kwik Mart at a Union 76 Station at 9081 W. Pico, Los Angeles. Sigh. It must be the name that is important then.

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:43 pm

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