I just read this thread, and listened to the Dad's interview. I'm very impressed by the dad, articulate and focused, especially in view of this frightening event. He was near tears a few times, but kept it together. I have no doubt he is a good loving father. I also don't believe she took off voluntarily, as in once she was in the vehicle.
Alexis is a straight A student, obviously focused on her schoolwork. But she is barely 16, likely naive and not streetwise, and like any young teen, receptive to compliments and attention.
My first impression is that Alexis was lured, after the gaining of her trust, online or otherwise.
She is beautiful, slightly exotic looking, and 5"10" tall. This makes me think of a "modeling" invitation. Black Mercedes or BMW with tinted windows...speaks of someone who is posing as someone important.
I don't know if her ride home was supposed to be with another employee (though I agree with others that the employee/friend would have come forth with that info), or with this black car person. If the latter, she would have trusted the person....and who knows, could be a woman, a well dressed woman who impressed Alexis with her spiel.
Leaving her things behind, ....not good, and according to dad, her wallet and phone were found semi concealed, as though they'd be safe till she went back to work the next day.
Not liking this at all....alarming. I hope there are leads, I hope LE is 100% focused on this.
