Found Alive Australia - Mark, 51, & Jacoba Tromp, 53, Jenolan Caves, NSW, 30 Aug 2016

[m_brown]

What the heck?!?


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[kiwi50]

Thank goodness the wife is alive, at least she will be able to tell what happened. I find the children's behaviour pretty odd.

 

[curious one]

I find the children's behaviour pretty odd.

Same.

 

[curious one]

continues to become more bizarre.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/la...t/news-story/5f18743f72629c6001d7650c7f2a33aa

The parents left the caves together after separating from their children, and arrived in Wangaratta last night in their daughter’s silver Peugeot.

They later separated and headed in different directions.

Mr Tromp changed his clothing.

Mrs Tromp then took public transport to Yass where she attempted to book into a motel.

She was helped by a member of the public who took her to Yass Hospital.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/la...t/news-story/5f18743f72629c6001d7650c7f2a33aa

 

[Oona]

"Sergeant Mark Knight has described the incident as "the most bizarre case in 30 years".

He said when he went to the family's home on Tuesday he found the couple's personal possessions such as bank cards and mobile phones and paperwork all over the house.
"This is a really unusual case," he said.
"We know the family was obviously traumatised by something. We didn't know what it was."
from
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-01/victorian-couple-spark-police-search-across-two-states/7805224

 

[Oona]

"Police first became aware of the family on Tuesday when 29-year-old Riana was found under mental stress on the side of the road in Goulburn, NSW, after she split from her sister Ella.

She is still being treated in hospital and is supported by relatives."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/la...t/news-story/5f18743f72629c6001d7650c7f2a33aa

Sounds like everyone is in a bad way.

 

[Oona]

A big family fight over money?

Stress
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/09/01/09/03/missing-couple-s-car-found-back-in-vic

 

[Brightbird]

I'm probably way off, but I'm reminded of this psychiatric condition, folie a deux, basically a shared psychosis.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folie_à_deux

 

[Honey_West]

Police searching for 'paranoid' Victorian father after missing wife found at NSW hospital

Police hold grave concerns for a "paranoid" father missing in mysterious circumstances, after his wife was found at a NSW hospital and their car dumped in Victoria.

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/08/31/17/33/concerns-for-victorian-married-couple-missing-in-rural-nsw

 

[DatelineFan]

I'm somewhat skeptical of this story. I'll be following with great interest!

ETA - I find it... Interesting that everyone left their belongings, except for the son. He brought his cell phone. I also find it interesting that the (adult) children say their parents are paranoid. I'm so curious, I may not sleep much tonight!

 

[DatelineFan]

I'm currently pondering what reasons one would have for saying that others are paranoid, besides because they are. Anyone else wondering about this?

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[curious one]

I wonder what spooked them, to have them leave in such a hurry.

Did they leave their mobile phones behind so phone towers couldn't ping their phones?
Did they leave bank cards behind, so their transactions couldn't trace their movements?

 

[Bohemian]

I'm probably way off, but I'm reminded of this psychiatric condition, folie a deux, basically a shared psychosis.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folie_à_deux

Yes, BB, it does. Or I wonder if it could be some type of poisoning from chemicals used on their farm?

 

[DatelineFan]

Has anyone seen an article with quotes from people who saw the family before they left? I'm curious if anyone who knows them has spoken publicly.

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[DatelineFan]

It looks like I missed the information about Mark changing clothes and Coby getting a room... Very puzzling.

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[Morrisa]

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[Morrisa]

I'm wondering if perhaps due to finances they were in danger of losing their farm? Thought the creditors were out to get them? Anyones guess at this stage.
:thinking:

 

[Morrisa]

Really hope they find him...

 

[DatelineFan]

I'm wondering if perhaps due to finances they were in danger of losing their farm? Thought the creditors were out to get them? Anyones guess at this stage.
:thinking:

One of my theories goes in that general direction...

 

[curious one]

The Tromp family - Mark, 51, Jacoba, 53, and three adult children Mitchell, Ella and Riana - abandoned their Silvan home in Victoria on Monday in one car, heading to NSW.

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/09/01/09/03/missing-couple-s-car-found-back-in-vic

bbm

I am sure I read earlier the parents were in 1 car, and kids in the other car.