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UPDATED: Searchers Brave Heat In Search For Missing McCleary Girl
Posted: 12:56 pm PDT July 28, 2009
Updated: 2:48 pm PDT July 28, 2009
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MCCLEARY, Wash. -- As temperatures soar near 100, teams from the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and Pierce County are in McCleary Tuesday conducting another search for missing 10-year-old Lindsey Baum.

The teams, including search dogs, are battling the heat as they check up on additional tips and re-check the area hoping to find the girl who has been missing since June 26.

The skyrocketing temperatures are making the search very difficult for people and animals.

"It's really hard. It's hot. It's hot for us; it's hot for the dogs. The scent conditions aren't as good," said searcher Beth Chesier.

Searchers and dogs have been seeking refuge inside a cool building to rest and drink as much water as possible before the teams hit the field again, going door to door interviewing everyone to find some clue that will lead to Lindsey.

Article:
http://www.kirotv.com/news/20204468/detail.html

 

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Search Teams With Cadaver Dogs Looking In McCleary For Missing 10 Year Old Girl
Q13 FOX News is learning that search teams with cadaver dogs are searching areas around McCleary where a ten year old girl disappeared last month.
July 28, 2009
Updated: 12:30 p.m PT
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Q13 FOX News is learning that search teams with cadaver dogs are searching areas around McCleary where a ten year old girl disappeared last month.

The Undersheriff told Q13 FOX News that they received tips and are out searching Tuesday. The FBI, Pierce County Sheriff deputies and Search and Rescue teams are also involved in the search for the missing girl. They are searching several areas in McCleary and are not concentrating on just one area.

Grays Harbor County Undersheriff Richard Scott has been trying to find out what happened to the little girl. He told Q13 FOX News, "This is a girl with no means, no money, and no true opportunity to leave. We have nothing specifically that is pointing us in any direction that is going to allow us to rule out any scenario.... this may be a worst case scenario criminal investigation involving a predator or predatory behavior."

Article:
http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-072809-mccleary,0,4668836.story

 

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Fresh eyes join search for missing girl
Story Published: Jul 28, 2009 at 5:55 PM PDT
Story Updated: Jul 28, 2009 at 5:55 PM PDT
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It's been more than a month since Lindsey Baum disappeared while walking home from a friend's house, but investigators are not giving up.

On Tuesday, detectives from Pierce County joined the search, hoping to turn up new leads or tips in the case.

They searched homes, trash cans and crawl spaces near where Lindsey was last seen, and cadaver-sniffing dogs were also brought in to comb the area.

Spending time here you get the feeling the the girl's disappearance has changed the town. Instead of trading the usual neighborhood gossip, it seems all anyone talks about is what might have happened to Lindsey.

Kevin Pratt lives in McCleary and says he's always keeping his eyes open and thinking of the missing girl.

"Every time I go out in these wooded areas, any time I'm out anywhere I'm looking for anything for anything out of the ordinary."

NEW VIDEO: Fresh eyes join search for missing girl
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/51941307.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/51941307.html

 

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Police Receive New Tips, Continue Search for Missing Washington Girl
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Search and rescue teams are combing areas around where a 10-year-old Washington girl disappeared last month after police received numerous tips, local FOX affiliate Q13 reports.

Lindsay Baum vanished June 26 as she walked from her friend's house to her own home. Her mother called police when she didn't return that evening.

Undersheriff Rick Scott says so far in the investigation they've received about 700 tips.

"This is a girl with no means, no money, and no true opportunity to leave. We have nothing specifically that is pointing us in any direction that is going to allow us to rule out any scenario ... this may be a worst case scenario criminal investigation involving a predator or predatory behavior," Scott told Q13.

Several agencies, including the FBI, Crime Stoppers and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, are assisting in the search.

Article:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,535201,00.html?test=latestnews

 

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Live Police & Fire Scanner
Story Published: Oct 17, 2008 at 7:46 PM PDT
Story Updated: Jun 22, 2009 at 10:04 AM PDT
Listen live to police and fire incidents throughout Seattle as they happen.

Snohomish County online scanner
http://www.geocities.com/mltradio/

Kitsap County online scanner
http://web.kitsapsun.com/html/scanner.html

Snohomish County online scanner (Sheriff and fire departments)
http://www.daronjohnson.com/SnohomishCountyFeed/

King County online scanner (Vallycom - Fire and EMS)
http://www.kcfpd47.com/VC_Feed/

Thurston County online scanner
http://tcwa.incidentbroadcast.com/

Other scanner feeds around the country
http://www.police-scanner.info/live-police-scanners.htm

Link:
http://www.komonews.com/news/content/scanner

 

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Reward produces wave of new tips in Baum case
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:12 PM PDT
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A recent $6,000 reward for information in the missing girl&#8217;s case has produced a new wave of tips for investigators to check out, Scott said. Surrounding law enforcement agencies including the Aberdeen Police Department, and Pierce and Thurston sheriff&#8217;s offices sent officers to help perform follow-up searches and interviews.

&#8220;We decided we&#8217;d try to reach out a bit,&#8221; Scott said.

&#8220;I don&#8217;t want information sitting,&#8221; Scott said, explaining extra officers are helping check out tips as soon as possible.

So far, detectives have not found any clues to send the investigation in a &#8220;new direction,&#8221; Scott said, but they continue to consider all possibilities.

Scott said detectives and extra officers expect to follow up on new tips in town for at least the rest of the week.

Article:
http://www.thedailyworld.com/articles/2009/07/29/local_news/doc4a708a0adde28983338062.txt

 

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Police chase leads on missing McCleary girl
Published: 07/30/09 12:00 am
Updated: 07/30/09 1:42 am
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Searchers returned to the streets of McCleary under a brutal sun Tuesday to follow up on new leads in the hunt for 11-year-old Lindsey Baum, according to The Daily World of Aberdeen.

About 25 officers and searchers with dogs braved near-record temperatures to re-canvass areas of town, Grays Harbor Undersheriff Rick Scott said.

A recent $6,000 reward for information in the missing girl&#8217;s case has produced a new wave of tips, Scott said. Surrounding law enforcement agencies including the Thurston County Sheriff&#8217;s Office and the Aberdeen Police Department sent officers to help perform follow-up searches and interviews.

Officers and volunteers knocked on doors throughout town Tuesday, asking new questions and trying to reach people missed in previous interviews, Scott said.

Article:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/partners/theolympian/story/827963.html

 

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Baum reward increased
Friday, July 31, 2009 12:02 PM PDT
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The reward for information leading to 11-year-old Lindsey Baum has been raised to $10,000 as investigators continue checking on new leads.

Lindsey&#8217;s mother Melissa Baum said donations have increased the reward previously offered by Crime Stoppers and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Grays Harbor Undersheriff Rick Scott said a team of investigators continue to catalog and check out new tips from when the reward was first offered. They are conducting follow-up interviews with the help of neighboring law enforcement agencies.

Melissa Baum said people can contribute to the Lindsey Baum Reward Fund at any Sterling Savings bank branch.

Article:
http://www.thedailyworld.com/articles/2009/07/31/local_news/doc4a733060c75f2234916382.txt

 

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REWARD INCREASED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO LINDSEY BAUM
July 31, 2009
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The reward has been increased for information leading to the return or whereabouts of a missing McCleary girl. Lindsey Baum has been missing for over five weeks and investigators are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the 11 year old McCleary girl. Undersheriff Rick Scott says the money is being posted by Crimestoppers and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Lindsey went missing while walking home from a friends house on the night of June 26th. Anyone with any information is asked to call 866 915 8299

Article:
http://www.kxro.com/Article.asp?id=1389133&spid=

 

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Ironic twist: Low crime rate thwarts federal money
Story Published: Jul 31, 2009 at 6:04 PM PDT
Story Updated: Jul 31, 2009 at 6:31 PM PDT
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The sheriffs of Grays Harbor and Thurston Counties say they'll ask Washington senators Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell, and any House Representatives who will listen to fight for federal COPS money.

The two counties were among 22 Washington counties that applied for federal help to hire deputies. Although many Washington cities got money, the 22 counties got nothing.

Grays Harbor County Sheriff Mike Whelan said he was optimistic he would receive federal stimulus money. Lumber is not exactly the hottest commodity around, the county has budget problems, and they thought for sure their 13.9% unemployment would get them the money.

Whelan worries about the cost of the unexpected -- for instance the cost of the search for Lindsey Baum, the 11-year-old girl who disappeared while walking home from a friend's home.

Add that to the prospect of more budget cuts, and the lack of federal money could mean troubles ahead.

"When you lay off deputies the crime rate goes up," Whelan said.

Ironically, a higher crime rate might be what they need to the money. Thurston County Sheriff Dan Kimball showed off a plaque he got from an insurance company congratulating him for a low crime rate. But Thurston County failed to qualify for the money because of a low crime rate.

VIDEO: Ironic twist: Low crime rate thwarts federal money
Facing mounting budget deficits, Thurston County was shut out of federal dollars for police due to a low crime rate, while Grays Harbor County scored a 97 on the stimulus money litmus test -- and still got zilch.
http://www.komonews.com/news/52227642.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.komonews.com/news/52227642.html

 

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REWARD FOR MISSING MCCLEARY GIRL INCREASED
By Dedrick Allan 08/01/2009
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The reward for information on the missing McCleary Girl has increased to $10,000. 11-year-old Lindsey Baum was last seen the night of June 26th, walking home from a friend&#8217;s house. The increase is due to donations that were added to the $6,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Lindsey is described as 4-foot-9, 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a light blue hooded pullover shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information should contact the Grays Harbor Sheriff&#8217;s Office at 866-915-8299.

Article:
http://www.masoncountydailynews.com...-MISSING-MCCLEARY-GIRL-INCREASED/Default.aspx

 

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&#8220;I will find my daughter&#8221;
Sunday, August 2, 2009 1:14 AM PDT
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From the front step of her nearby home, Melissa Baum can almost see its intersection with Fifth Street where her 11-year-old daughter took her last known steps into oblivion.

&#8220;I feel like she&#8217;s right under my nose and I can&#8217;t find her,&#8221; she said.

Baum sat on her front step earlier this week, staring eastward toward Maple Street with the faint plinking of wind chimes behind her. She lit a cigarette.

&#8220;It&#8217;s really frustrating,&#8221; she said.

2ND HEADLINE:
DISAPPEARANCE
But as the weeks have stretched, many of the search teams went home, taking their planes, dogs and orange vests. Lindsey&#8217;s 11th birthday passed without word of her fate. Lindsey&#8217;s father returned to Tennessee. McCleary businesses who changed their reader boards to signs of support have changed them back to the daily specials.

The shadow of the unknown remains, filling the streets like the droning hum of the Simpson mill.

&#8220;The streets are quiet,&#8221; she said, &#8220;almost deserted now compared to what they were a month ago.&#8221;

3RD HEADLINE:
INVESTIGATION
Grays Harbor Sheriff&#8217;s Detective Polly Davin now spends most of her time about 16 miles away in a small Montesano office, filled with files, in-boxes and phones. A couple computers hum on the desktop.

Davin shares the office with a handful of sheriff&#8217;s detectives and FBI agents still dedicated to the case full-time. Other investigators come and go as necessary.

The core investigators &#8212; Davin, Keith Peterson and Ed McGowan &#8212; have a good balance of temperaments and perspectives. They will often sit over meals and try to sort through different aspects of the case as a group.

&#8220;We haven&#8217;t given up,&#8221; she said.

Despite the setbacks, Scott said the case remains the office&#8217;s highest priority. Investigators will do whatever is necessary to bring Lindsey back to her family.

4TH HEADLINE:
WAITING
Melissa Baum said the anxiety hits her at night when the air quiets and she runs out of tasks to keep herself distracted.

&#8220;I cry myself to sleep begging and praying for the Lord to lead me to my daughter,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Every night I lay down with the hope that it will be tonight that they come pounding on my door at 3 a.m. and hand her to me, but every night it gets harder and harder.&#8221;

Baum said she and her 12-year-old son, Josh, will sit down at night to watch a movie and feel overwhelmed by Lindsey&#8217;s absence.

During the first two weeks, she almost never left home for fear she would miss a phone call. She now tries to stay busy throughout the day by posting fliers, often replacing old black-and-white versions with color posters. She talks to investigators and tries to make sure Josh has things to keep his mind occupied.

&#8220;He&#8217;s having a difficult time,&#8221; Baum said. &#8220;He&#8217;s angry. He misses his sister a lot. He&#8217;s wanting to go out and find whoever has her.&#8221;

She struggles with wondering how the investigation is going. She calls daily for updates on the case.

&#8220;I&#8217;m just at that point where I&#8217;m having a really difficult time sitting back and trusting them to do it,&#8221; she said. &#8220;I have tried really hard from the beginning to just stay out of their way.

&#8220;I can&#8217;t believe that nobody knows anything,&#8221; she said. &#8220;They just need to come forward. They need to re-evaluate their morality and put my little girl first.&#8221;

After five weeks, yellow police tape still hangs over Lindsey&#8217;s door. Hand-written signs of support still hang in the windows of the house. Log trucks still slowly roll past Maple Street.

&#8220;She&#8217;s an 11-year-old little girl with her whole life ahead of her,&#8221; Baum said. &#8220;I will find her because I won&#8217;t stop. I&#8217;ll never stop. I will find my daughter.&#8221;

Lindsey Baum&#8217;s mother, Melissa, looks down the street from her McCleary home almost five weeks after 11-year-old Lindsey disappeared on the short walk home.

Article:
http://www.thedailyworld.com/articles/2009/08/02/local_news/doc4a75285b085b5140001671.txt

 

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Missed this article!

Community journalism: We feel the bad news, too
Sunday, August 2, 2009 1:14 AM PDT
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In the last 30 days, a young girl has gone missing, vanishing without a trace from the small hamlet of McCleary. A hero in uniform from Central Park died on the Fourth of July. And, just when we thought things had calmed a bit, a plane crashed just outside of Elma, killing the pilot inside.

You see, I&#8217;m lucky &#8212; I get to write to you on this editorial page. I can tell you how I feel, what makes me mad, what makes me sad, and it&#8217;s OK. You accept it because, right above my picture, it says &#8220;Opinion.&#8221; Our staff isn&#8217;t that lucky.

Anybody&#8217;s kid

I won&#8217;t belabor the point about the needlessly judgmental folks who came out to comment on our Web site in the wake of the disappearance of Lindsey Baum.

I have a daughter of about the same age. I often wonder when it&#8217;s time to ease off on the joking about her not being allowed to date until she&#8217;s well into her 40s, or marry until she&#8217;s on Medicare. At some point daddy&#8217;s going to have to give her more freedom.

Let me tell you, I don&#8217;t know if I can after having this happen to a girl her age right here on Grays Harbor.

Lindsey Baum&#8217;s disappearance will continue to influence my decisions, and, I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m anywhere near alone on that one.

Article:
http://www.thedailyworld.com/articl...ming_to_a_point/doc4a74f20d4fcd8088379047.txt

 

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Missing McCleary girl's mom heading to NY
01:52 PM PDT on Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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The mother of a girl missing since June is going to New York City to raise awareness about missing children.

Melissa Baum will be part of the &#8220;Amber Ready Back to School Safety Weekend&#8221; starting Friday in Times Square. Amber Ready is a company that produces DNA and fingerprint kits for children.

Baum&#8217;s 10-year-old daughter Lindsey vanished June 26. Lindsey was last seen walking home from a friend&#8217;s house. Police have not found her or anyone who knows what happened to her.

&#8220;I know she&#8217;s alive,&#8221; said Melissa Baum, who refuses to give up hope her daughter will be found safe.

Melissa Baum just bought school supplies for Lindsey. She&#8217;s supposed to start school as a sixth grader later this summer.

A $10,000 reward is being offered to anyone who helps police locate Lindsey.

Article:
http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_081209WAB-lindsey-baum-mom-KS.d38b630d.html

 

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Video: Missing girl's mother taking search to national TV
http://www.king5.com/video/index.html?nvid=388641

 

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National group organizing effort for Lindsey Baum
Friday, August 21, 2009 12:12 PM PDT
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National missing child assistance organizations plan to host a community meeting and coordinate new search efforts next week for 11-year-old Lindsey Baum, who disappeared from McCleary in late June.

The KlaasKIDS Foundation and the Laura Recovery Center plan to hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 27, at the McCleary Community Center on Simpson Avenue to launch the new effort.

Weekend search

The meeting will address resources available through the organizations and plans for a new search of the McCleary area over the weekend.

A KlaasKIDS news release said all search volunteers must be at least 18 years old with photo identification. Volunteers for the weekend search should dress for the weather, including long pants and sturdy shoes.

Baum disappeared on June 26 while walking a short distance home from her friend&#8217;s house late in the evening.

Despite a massive search from multiple law enforcement agencies, investigators have found no evidence explaining her disappearance.

Article:
http://www.thedailyworld.com/articles/2009/08/21/local_news/doc4a8ee477888ef965630864.txt

 

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Desperate search for missing girl, Lindsey Baum
August 21, 2009
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McCleary, WA. Lindsey Baum was walking home from a friend's house in the small town of McCleary, Washington on June 26, 2009 when she disappeared. &#8220;It's like she literally vanished,&#8221; said Melissa Baum, Lindsey's mother.

Despite extensive, well coordinated searches by law enforcement, Lindsey is still missing. Lindsey's mother has called on two national non-profit organizations, the KlaasKIDS Foundation and Laura Recovery Center (LRC), to organize a community volunteer search.

Brad Dennis, Director of Search Operations for the KlaasKIDS Foundation said they will be holding a community meeting at 7pm Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the McCleary Community Center. Community members are encouraged to attend and learn about the two organizations and plans for the weekend search. The McCleary Community Center is located at 726 W. Simpson Ave, McCleary, Washington 98577.

Individuals who would like to participate in the search for Lindsey should check in at the McCleary Community Center between the hours of 9 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, August 28th. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and bring photo identification. &#8220;Dress appropriately for the weather, wear long pants and sturdy, covered toe shoes. We need people who can do foot searches as well as individuals who are willing to work in the search center explained Dennis. Volunteers are not required to attend the community meeting. In addition, we are looking for donations of bottled water, office supplies and the use of a copier.&#8221;

The KlaasKIDS Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization determined to stop crimes against children and assists families of missing children. Please visit www.klaaskids.org for more information.
http://www.klaaskids.org/

Article:
http://www.sequimgazette.com/gazett...perate_search_for_missing_girl__Lindsey_Baum/

 

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Lindsey Baum Missing June 26, 2009 McCleary, Washington
"A Missing Child is Everyone's Child" - Light a Candle & Read the EBook Dedicated to Lindsey Baum
August 08, 2009
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"There are days (most) when I don't think I could miss Lindsey more, or hurt any worse, and then tomorrow comes and I see that I was wrong - If only I had known that my daughter wasn't safe and if only I could have taught her more ways to protect herself I'd have my baby, my movie
buddy, home with me tonight"
~ Melissa Baum

These are the words of a mother whose life was changed when her 10-year-old daughter, Lindsey Baum was walking home from her best friends which was only a few blocks away in McCleary, Washington. It should have taken her only 7 minutes, but she never arrived home. This all happened on Friday, June 26, 2009 around 9:30 p.m.

Lindsey Baum's mother told ABC News that Lindsey was heading to a friends house with her twelve year old brother, Josh, to her friends house to get permission for her to spend the night at Lindsey's house. Lindsey and her brother were squabbling over her brother's bike. A family friend stopped and sent Josh home, so they would stop arguing. When Lindsey got to her friends house, she found out that her friend could not spend the night, so she left to return home around 9:30 p.m.

Her Mother began to get nervous around 10:00 p.m. and left with the family her daughter's German shepherd off its leash to help locate her daughter. Around 10:45 after searching by car and foot, she called the police. Her mother described her daughter as outgoing, talkative and mature for her age and that she loved to read and write. She also added that her daughter insisted when she grows up that she was going to be an author and an illustrator and a veterinarian.

My heart goes out to this family and I am really praying for Lindsey Baum's return. Anyone who is reading this article, please pray for her and take a good look at her face in the photos on the websites. There is a chance she could be anywhere since she has been missing for a while. There is a free eBook that is dedicated to Lindsey Baum to help give your family a plan to stay safe.

A Missing Child Is Everyone's Child (free to download):
http://amissingchildiseveryoneschild.blogspot.com/

PLEASE LIGHT A CANDLE FOR LINDSEY:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=FLB

Cards, letters, and donations can also be mailed to:
Lindsey Baum
P.O. Box 1124
Elma, WA 98541

Pictures of Lindsey Baum:
http://findlindseybaum.com/30301.html

Lindsey Baum's Description:
Height: 4 feet 9 inches tall
Weight: 85 pounds
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Personality: Outgoing

Last Seen Information:
Area Last Seen: Heading East down Maple Street
Wearing: Blue Jeans with Rips in the Knees, Blue Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt, and Black Slip on Cloth Tennis Shoes.

Article:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2036883/lindsey_baum_missing_june_26_2009_mccleary.html

 

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Missing Child Lindsey Baum Not Found, No New Developments, Old Story Peaks
Why Sudden Interest in Lindsey Baum?
August 17, 2009
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Lindsey Baum, now 11, disappeared from McCleary, Washington June 26. I published a story about this missing girl on July 22 titled Lindsey Baum and the Intersection of Preteens, Predators, and Secrets. Few people paid attention. On the day my article was published, it got 107 page views and within a couple of days, the page views slowed to a trickle. While daily page views on my story about the missing girl from McCleary, Washington Lindsey Baum ebbed and flowed from July 23 to August 13, the average was a scant 24. Lindsey Baum and the Intersection of Preteens, Predators, and Secrets was no internet success, but it was a public service type article, so I didn't begrudge its non-stellar performance.

I have tried to keep up with the Lindsey Baum case, but there is no news being reported about her disappearance, no developments in the investigation being shared with the public. The initial surge of journalistic interest in Lindsey Baum's disappearance seemed to drop off once the initial search turned up nothing and investigators reported no significant new leads.

This weekend, something unusual happened with respect to my Lindsey Baum article. There is still no news out there about Lindsey Baum, still no reports of developments in the case. But suddenly my article started attracting attention. This weekend the article mysteriously accumulated 434 page views, 131 on Friday and 303 on Saturday. Saturday's total is almost three times the page views this article attracted on its day of publication, an anomaly given the lack of any public event or news update drawing renewed interest to the Lindsey Baum case.

Article:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2072949/missing_child_lindsey_baum_not_found.html?cat=47

 

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Searchers to hunt for McCleary girl
Lindsey Baum: 10-year-old has been missing for two months
Published: 08/22/09 12:00 am
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The KlaasKids Foundation is organizing a search in McCleary for Lindsey Baum, who has been missing for two months.

Despite a massive search, police have been unable to find Lindsey or say definitively whether she was abducted.

KlaasKids Foundation representatives will hold a community meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in McCleary at the McCleary Community Center.

The McCleary Community Center is at 726 W. Simpson Ave.

KlaasKids spokeswoman Tricia Griffith said the search will start at 9 a.m. Friday. People who want to help should check in at the McCleary Community Center between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. that day. Volunteers must be 18 or older and must bring photo identification.

Volunteers are advised to dress appropriately for the weather, wear long pants and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

The KlaasKids Foundation was established by Marc Klaas in 1994 to stop crimes against children after the kidnapping and murder of his 12-year-old daughter, Polly Hannah Klaas. She was taken from her home in Petaluma, Calif.

Article:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/853223.html