NH-Alisha McEwan, 13, Missing since Dec 11, 2005 Londonderry, with Paul Szalay Jr.?

[PonderingThings]

Mom says her daughter, Alisha McEwan, may have gone to see a former boyfriend Paul Szalay Jr, 15, who moved to San Antonio, Texas. He reportedly went missing a few weeks later.

Or may have met people on the internet.

More at link:
http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Looking+for+Alisha+McEwan&articleId=bcceae38-ce25-4044-aff6-63c83390bd2a

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Alisha McEwan & Paul Szalay Jr.

[Hammerized]

Alisha's missing flyer:
http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewPoster&caseNum=1033876&orgPrefix=NCMC&searchLang=en_US


I saw that Union Leader article about the aunt's Myspace.com account last night. Good for her! And I did a little digging...

I think it's a little odd that Paul has not been reported missing. He's 17, so that might have something to do with it. But according to rumors among the kids who claim to know these two, Paul's mom is ultra "cool" and permissive, and may have known what was up.

A little "choose your own adventure" style sleuthing starting with the kids' own websites brings up a lot of rumor (and a lot of nothin') if you have some time. ;)

Paul's myspace.com, last login 12/28/05:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=26467357

(note the comments on several of his pictures by "Brook" telling him to remove Alisha's photos.)

Alisha's myspace, last login 10/15/05:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=29040537

[PonderingThings]

Well if I was Alisha's mom and didn't realise all of this was going on (as she says) my hair would turn instantly white thinking about what my 13 year old daughter was doing!

...do I think they are together... YEP... if Paul's mom is that permissive that she will harbor a run away I hope they throw the book at her! Alisha is following her hormones, with his encouragement, not running away from abuse.

As for Paul... if he truly loved her then he would have made arrangements to finish school near her, so that she, being so much younger, could complete her education at home. "Allowing" her to run away to be with him is a very selfish move!

[mysteriew]

So sad. Between teen hormones and teen love of drama, along with a teen's natural desire for independence and "know no fear" attitudes, it is very scary.
There was no mention of what kind of money Alisha may have had access to. I would love to see an interview with the boyfriend's mom. I notice the sheriff mentioned that he had been in contact with other LE, but he didn't mention if the bf's mother had been interviewed.
I do hope that she was going to Texas, and that she made it. The boy and girl together stand a better chance than one girl alone in the world.
Maybe someday, parents will learn to watch the internet usuage coverage more closely.
hoping they are found soon.

[mom3dd]

:furious: Ok similar situation in my life 15 d 18 bf. LE refused to press the issue get search warrant or intrude on bf they believed he was telling the truth. No statutory rape has to be 5 years apart although maybe child endangerment with her being 13. Mother has a constitutional right to parent that bf and bf mother interfering with but guess what they have to be caught have to have attorneys sue in federal court and no one gives a dam.. Not much the mother can do other than go out there and investigate herself or hire PI for 5,000 plus. So I pray this child is safe and If I had to do it all again there would be a young man not able to reproduce in our state and the heck with LE but that's just mo:banghead:

[CrimeHater]

Of course they think they are in love. "young love" They've been together like 4 months (from what his my space account said).
She probably took a bus to Texas so it took some time for her to get there. Thats probably why he didn't go missing for a while. He had to wait for her to get there.
That's just my thoughts of course.

[PonderingThings]

Of course they are "in love" or what they think is love, but the reality is they are in the "illusion of love."

Real love isn't about causing pain and distress to others. Its about a celebration of a joining - and I'm not referring to sex.

These two young people are very computer savvy. I have no doubt they'll be googling their names and laughing about the uproar they've caused.

I think the young man thinks its funny to leave dual phallic/drug art depictions on his website so that his love's frenzied mother can be further hurt.

I think this young woman idolizes a very angry young man who is selfish, inconsiderate, and spiteful.

I'm very concerned about BOTH their futures.

This has very little to do with love, it has to do with "me" thinking.... and someone who is trying very hard to satisfy someone else's needs.
I already feel awful for her, for when the day comes that she goes http://www.websleuths.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif "WHAT WAS I THINKING", I hope her family will put aside the pain and open a dialogue with her... because that day will SURELY happen... and its likely to happen sooner that later!

Somehow I believe they will be there for her, when he no longer is. http://www.websleuths.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif

[PonderingThings]

Alisha I thought of you today... they found a girl that is 2 years older than you. Only 15. Her name is Kayla. She too had a my space account, so, who knows, maybe you did cross paths with her.

You won't anymore though because she was found deceased. Here is a link to the story:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/22/LIVERMORE.TMP

Alisha McEwen please call a family member or a friend. Let them know that you are ok!

[Bobbisangel]

This girl has been missing since the first part of December and she still hasn't shown up anywhere? I'd sure like to know if LE has talked to the boyfriend and his mother. Kids Alisha's age are so impulsive and they don't think of what the consequences of their actions could be. She probably hasn't given a thought to the worry her parents are suffering. If the boyfriend's mother is helping to hide her then she should get charged with something. I just hope this girl is alright and is found soon. I hope she didn't take off by herself to go to him and something has happened to her.

[CrimeHater]

Isn't he missing as well?? If they have been missing since December, someone is helping them. Financially. There is no way they could be gone this long unnoticed. Even if they are staying in hotels. They need to get fliers out to as many hotels as possible. I wish we knew more about his situation. Is his mom worried? You don't hear anything about him... maybe because they know where he is and they aren't as concerned.

[englishleigh]

This situation (insanely "in love" teens) reminds me of the girl in PA back in the fall whose boyfriend shot and killed her parents and they ran away together. Hopefully nothing like that will happen and they will be found safe.

[mom3dd]

I can't to seem to find any missing stuff on Paul. And no news that I can find.

[fourboys]

Runaways frustrate parents, police

Jan. 30, 2006

LONDONDERRY – Weeks of worried waiting are turning into a feeling of frustration for Alisha McEwen's friends and family.

The 13-year-old Derry eighth-grader disappeared from her father's Londonderry home Dec. 11. The family has put up a reward of $2,000 and countless missing posters. Newspaper articles have been written and a MySpace Web site set up http://www.myspace.com/alishasaunt

Family members say they have their hunches about where the teenager is — possibly with her 15-year old boyfriend Paul Szalay Jr. of Texas, formerly of Derry. He is listed as missing by the San Antonio Police Department, but family members said efforts to get police to pursue the leads have been stymied.

"The thing that we're really aggravated with is that we're just not getting the help that we need," said McEwen's aunt, Georgette Massey of Hudson. "It's one big frustrating circle and all the information we have isn't being taken seriously."

Continued at link:

http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx...e3-96361981f321 (http://www.theunionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Runaways+frustrate+parents%2 C+police&articleId=cac1f20c-8a50-4cd8-aae3-96361981f321)

[mom3dd]

The family needs to keep pressing and going up the chain of command and keep records of everything they do and who they talk to. This is one of the most terrifying things you can go thru. My families prayers are with them.

[gingersnap]

I believe Alisha has been found. When I clicked on the Aunt's myspace link in 2 posts above, it says that she has been found and that the aunt will give further info at a later date.

[fourboys]

Police say 13-year-old runaway found

Posted: Jan 30, 2006

LONDONDERRY, N.H. -- Seven weeks after a 13-year-old Derry girl apparently ran away from her father's home in Londonderry, police said she and her boyfriend were found in Mexico and on Monday were headed back to New Hampshire.

For several weeks, the family has been expressing frustration with limits on the police's ability to search for her.

Alisha McEwen, an eighth-grader, was reported missing on Dec. 11 and her family suspected she ran away with her 15-year-old boyfriend, Paul Szalay Jr. of San Antonio, Texas. Szalay, who used to live in Derry, was listed as missing by San Antonio police.

Londonderry police said more details would be released Tuesday.

http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4431722&nav=Bsmh

[PonderingThings]

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There are some cases that really touch you... this was one for me.

I am delighted these young people have been found!!!

Alisha, once you get your computer priviledges back - and I'm sure you will, and you google your name - and I'm sure you will, please know that there were many people who were worried for you.

May you, your boyfriend, and your familes work something out that will be good for all of you....

[mom3dd]

It is great to hear they have been found.:D