FL FL- Tonya Whipp 38, bf didn't report her msg, left car, dog & personal items, Auburndale, late May 2023

[tigerteeth]

I don’t remember seeing anything about her phone? It isn’t one of the things listed that was left behind in the lists I’ve seen.
Wonder if she had one (I would imagine so, since there’s an Instagram but perhaps she’d been without one for awhile).
Did it get left behind, were pings checked?
I wonder what came of the iPhone in the trailer the owner didn’t know who belonged to.

 

[Dargon335]

@PayrollNerd thanks for searching for updates.

 

[PommyMommy]

SEP 10, 2023

Volunteers search Polk County orange grove for clues in Tonya Whipp’s disappearance

Tonya Whipp’s loved ones are still desperate for answers more than three months after the 38-year-old Auburndale woman vanished.

www.wfla.com

[...]

“We Are The Essentials” organized a search Sunday afternoon in an orange grove near the cell tower where they say Tonya’s phone pinged before she disappeared.

“This is an area that we just wanted to thoroughly saturate and to say that we can 100 percent say we cleared it,” said Amanda Reece, a founding member of “We Are The Essentials.”

RK drove in from Sebring to help search for her missing sister. She last spoke with Tonya in late May.

[...]

More than 30 volunteers went through every row of the orange grove looking for articles of clothing, Tonya’s cell phone and her necklace.

“She always wore a silver chain that had an anchor on it that her mother had given to her that was very precious to her,” Reece said.

[...]

These volunteer searches for Tonya Whipp are in addition to the Auburndale Police Department’s investigation.

[...]

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp was reported missing in late June and has still not been found. According to Lt. John Cruz with the Auburndale Police Department, officers executed a search warrant on her boyfriend's home.

Police search home of missing woman's boyfriend

Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp was reported missing in late June and has still not been found. According to Lt. John Cruz with the Auburndale Police Department, officers executed a search warrant on her boyfriend's home.

www.fox13news.com

Pictured: FDLE search behind mobile home park on Rose Street. Investigators confirmed it was connected to Tonya Whipp's case.

Where’s Tonya Whipp? Police search missing woman’s boyfriend’s home

The search for missing Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp continued Wednesday as police searched her boyfriend’s home.

www.fox13news.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“I miss her. I love her, you know what I’m saying? It’s hard going through stuff like this. I know she’s been gone for a while. It’s getting on everybody,” he told reporters Wednesday.

He said he last saw Whipp when he left for work in late May. But when he got home, he said, she was gone.

Her car, her purse, and her dog were still in the Caroline Avenue house.

Carroll never reported her missing.

It was her family who contacted the police after a month had passed.

“I don’t know what to do. I mean, I just got out of prison now you go missing – what am I gonna do? Now everybody is looking at me like I did something to you,” said Carroll.

Missing woman Tonya Whipp’s boyfriend speaks after police execute search warrant at his home

Russell Carroll says he started dating Tonya Whipp when he got out of prison in January.

www.wfla.com

 

[thefragile7393]

“I miss her. I love her, you know what I’m saying? It’s hard going through stuff like this. I know she’s been gone for a while. It’s getting on everybody,” he told reporters Wednesday.

He said he last saw Whipp when he left for work in late May. But when he got home, he said, she was gone.

Her car, her purse, and her dog were still in the Caroline Avenue house.

Carroll never reported her missing.

It was her family who contacted the police after a month had passed.

“I don’t know what to do. I mean, I just got out of prison now you go missing – what am I gonna do? Now everybody is looking at me like I did something to you,” said Carroll.

Missing woman Tonya Whipp’s boyfriend speaks after police execute search warrant at his home

Russell Carroll says he started dating Tonya Whipp when he got out of prison in January.

www.wfla.com

I mean....he didn't report her missing....

 

[imstilla.grandma]

*Standoff. it!

Law enforcement officers stand outside the home of Tonya Whipp's boyfriend where a search warrant was executed on Wednesday.

Where’s Tonya Whipp? Police search home of missing woman’s boyfriend who was in prison for attempted murder

The search for missing Auburndale woman Tonya Whipp continued Wednesday as police searched her boyfriend’s home.

www.fox13news.com

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 4, 2023

Police searching missing Auburndale woman's boyfriend's home

Police have already done an extensive search of a trailer belonging to a friend who reportedly was the last person to see her.

www.wtsp.com

Police obtained a search warrant to search the home on Caroline Avenue, which began at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday before ending just before 3 p.m. Family says they dug up Russell Carroll's backyard and spent the majority of the time in the house. Carroll said police took electronic devices, including his phone and computers.

He stands strong he did nothing to hurt Whipp and he has no idea where she is.

Missing woman Tonya Whipp’s boyfriend speaks after police execute search warrant at his home

Russell Carroll says he started dating Tonya Whipp when he got out of prison in January.

www.wfla.com

Carroll said the recording system for cameras in and around the home had already deleted the footage by the time he checked a month after Whipp disappeared.

Auburndale Police Chief Terry Storie told News Channel 8 he believes the search warrant was successful and he is pleased with the items removed from the house.

 

[Dargon335]

Carroll said the recording system for cameras in and around the home had already deleted the footage by the time he checked a month after Whipp disappeared.

So based on these various MSM reports we know Carroll didn't report Tonya missing, and now it's being reported that he also supposedly didn't review his own home security video until a month after she was last seen.

MOO, but I find it curious that on the one hand he claims to love and miss Tonya, but on the other hand he didn't report her missing, didn't contact her family, or even review his own home security system in the days after she disappeared.

 

[Dargon335]

The phrase "Actions speak louder than words" comes to mind when reviewing this case.

Again, MOO, but I do find it most curious that multiple MSM reports indicate her BF did not report Tonya missing, did not contact her family to ask her whereabouts, and supposedly did not review his own home security video for at least a month after Tonya was last seen.

In addition, her BF has a violent past, based on the MSM link below:

Dozens of people search for missing Auburndale woman last seen 2 months ago

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Police confirmed Whipp was living with a man named Russell Carroll. Police confirmed Carroll was the same man who was recently released from prison for the attempted murder/stabbing of his 16-year-old girlfriend in 2003.
[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

This is so sad. Where is Tonya?

OCT 9, 2023

Family of missing Auburndale woman celebrates her 39th birthday

Tonya Whipp went missing in late May. While her family continues to search for answers, on Sunday, they celebrated her birthday.

www.abcactionnews.com

Whipp's sister, RK, said everyone is trying to stay positive on her birthday by cherishing every memory.

"I went and got some cupcakes, and we sang happy birthday to her. It's not much of a celebration without her here," RK said. "I mean, we try, but it's not the same. You know, we miss her smiling face, giggling."

RK said not knowing is the hardest part. She just wishes her family could have some kind of closure.

 

[Dargon335]

This is so sad. Where is Tonya?

Agreed, very concerning that Tonya hasn't been seen or heard from in so long.

I'm curious whether her BF has been taking an active role in any of these searches?

 

[PayrollNerd]

There seems to be a lot of support from family and friends. Good to see they're keeping her name out there.

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Some days I feel like I've given up hope....miss our sister Tonya Whipp so much and just not knowing where she is tears us apart ....I've had several sleepless nights this week with so many thoughts running through my mind it's crazy .....I spoke to someone the other day and told her I've given up hope and she says I'm going to keep my hopes for you.... and I'm going to pray

....I try so hard to keep hope but under the circumstances it's just really hard....I wish someone would just feel enough conviction on their heart to tell us where she is. ..we deserve to know and she deserves for us to know .... please keep sharing her flyer, keep looking and keep praying.....the smile on our faces doesn't reflect the pain in our heart.... and just because we look like we are carrying it so well doesn't mean it isn't heavy....

 

[Dargon335]

This is so sad. Where is Tonya?

Agreed. Since people do not 'vanish' there must be logical explanation regarding her disappearance.

IMO a person either disappears willingly or unwillingly. In this case we have no evidence so far indicating Tonya disappeared willingly. She hasn't contacted her family or friends and left behind her dog and her personal items.

 

[charminglane]

Tonya!
Where are you?

 

[Moonstrawbs]

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"We didn't get a Christmas miracle. Now, we're hoping for a New Year's miracle ," Donna Martin, Tonya's sister, said.

After 7 months, Tonya's family said they are still praying every day for answers.

"We're trying to put 2023 behind us and trying to give my sister peace one way or another. If she's alive, bring her home. If she's not alive, bring her home. Give her peace," Martin said.
Auburndale Police have classified Tonya as "missing and endangered." In early October, police searched the home of her boyfriend, Russell Carroll, who told us then that he didn't know where she was.

"I just got out of prison and now everyone is looking at me like I did something to you," Carroll said at the time. "I just miss her. I want her home just like everybody else does."

Vigil for missing Auburndale woman, Tonya Whipp, planned for Saturday

"We are trying to continue to have faith that she's still alive and that she's just out there somewhere," Tonya Whipp's sister Donna Martin told 10 Tampa Bay.

www.wtsp.com

 

[PommyMommy]

"We didn't get a Christmas miracle. Now, we're hoping for a New Year's miracle ," Donna Martin, Tonya's sister, said.

After 7 months, Tonya's family said they are still praying every day for answers.

"We're trying to put 2023 behind us and trying to give my sister peace one way or another. If she's alive, bring her home. If she's not alive, bring her home. Give her peace," Martin said.
Auburndale Police have classified Tonya as "missing and endangered." In early October, police searched the home of her boyfriend, Russell Carroll, who told us then that he didn't know where she was.

"I just got out of prison and now everyone is looking at me like I did something to you," Carroll said at the time. "I just miss her. I want her home just like everybody else does."

Vigil for missing Auburndale woman, Tonya Whipp, planned for Saturday

"We are trying to continue to have faith that she's still alive and that she's just out there somewhere," Tonya Whipp's sister Donna Martin told 10 Tampa Bay.

www.wtsp.com

From the article:

Tonya's family said there have been no new developments since that search. (Oct search of Carroll's home)

Not good. MOO

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“If somebody knows where she’s at, I want them to know that we need you. We need you to tell us where she is. If it’s someone who knows a little bit of information, don’t be too scared. Quit tugging at our hearts,” Tonya’s sister, Donna Martin, said at the vigil.

“And day and night. You know, I’m thinking, ‘Where could she be? Where could I look?’ like I’m lost,” Kathleen Crom, Tonya’s friend, said.

Auburndale police said Whipp is missing and endangered. Her family said there have been no new developments. Now, they are doing everything they can to find her.

“She was just a heart of gold. She would do anything for you and for her family and her friends. And, you know, it’s been super tough on all of us, especially her sisters,” Tonya’s aunt, Lisa Textor, said.

‘We are losing hope’: Family, friends hold vigil for Tonya Whipp seven months after disappearance

Emotions ran deep Saturday evening as the Auburndale community gathered for a vigil marking seven months since Tonya Whipp disappeared.

www.wfla.com

*ETA:

“We had hoped that she would be found by Christmas, and that didn’t happen,” said Donna Martin, Tonya Whipp’s sister.

“We pray that she still is alive; however, each day that passes makes it tougher to keep the faith,” Martin said.

“If harm has come to her, then we want that person to pay, and we want answers. We won’t stop and never give up until we have those answers,” said Whipp’s aunt, Lisa Textor

Vigil held for Auburndale woman missing for 7 months

A candlelight prayer vigil held Saturday continues to shine a light on Tonya Whipp’s disappearance.

www.abcactionnews.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I hope he doesn’t have anything to do with her missing but in the words of my Grandmother “Something ain’t clean in the buttermilk.”

https://wild941.com/2023/12/31/florida-woman-has-been-missing-since-june-and-her-family-is-devastated/