Good points. Good questions.
MOO:
Following is NOT to change topic, but to provide information for discussion on things happening in the area that could relate to this case and give insight as to why LE may know more than they let on.
My opinion. Easton Town Center is within a very short drive/Uber of Ohio State Campus, Columbus by all Ohio driving standards. Less than 10 miles, a brief drive on Sunday night. Little traffic.
Articles info below are informative, for the purpose of pointing out rampant problem of “drinks in some bars being drugged” - all in close proximity to general area where TD was visiting. Both men and women have been victims.
This is NOT to divert discussion to OhioState issues, but to make known a serious, on going criminal activity TD may have been exposed to, accidentally, unwittingly.
Think of the possibility of TD drink being drugged at some point in the evening in relation to TD behavior and disappearance.
MOO, this issue should NOT be dismissed as being unrelated.
Theory- Maybe a criminal element crossed TD path late that night, observed his celebratory behavior, overheard conversations, night on the town, shopping, identified TD as being from out of town, (Staying at an expensive hotel) an easy mark, likely having cash in his wallet or whatever...and his drinks were drugged. Just a guess. A suggestion for discussion.
My opinion, OhioStatesCampus tries to deal with issues while keeping a low profile.
Easton area businesses may pressure Columbus police to do the same.
After reading these articles one can hope LE in Columbus are investigating quietly.
OSU warns students after reports of drugged drinks
Note the date of the warning in brief article - 2/18/2019
Reports detail allegations of drugging at parties and bars near Ohio State's campus
March 1 2019
“COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple reports from Ohio State University detail
allegations of drugging at off-campus bars and parties. Ohio State said the university has received 17 reports that are under investigation and have been referred to law enforcement.
University officials explain some reports overlap...
One report from a man said that he was “dosed” several times when he had been drinking at bars near campus. The alleged victim explained he does not live in Columbus and his job requires him to travel. In a report he made to OSU officials the documents said, “he described the symptoms of being ‘dosed’ as ‘being unable to remember what happened the next day’ and this occurred even when he had limited his drinks or one or two.”
In another report, a woman reported she went to an event at a bar where she reportedly “completely blacked out” after getting a second drink provided to her by a male bartender. The alleged victim said in the report, “she did not believe her male date was responsible, but that she had been suspicious that the bartender could have drugged her second beer.”
.....The university said since all the alleged incidents happened OFF CAMPUS they’ve been passed along to Columbus Police for investigation.”
Ohio State Police warn of possible off-campus drugging at parties and bars
2/15/2019
“COLUMBUS, Ohio — A warning by the Ohio State University Department of Public Safety has off-campus bars and students on high alert this weekend.
Police are warning students of possible occurrences of criminal drugging at off-campus parties and bars. Ohio State did not release very many details, but students... are on high alert.”
Reports allege druggings at campus bars and off-campus house
Long article somewhat repetitive. A few interesting details.
“...A second female student reported she had been drugged at —- a night club on North High Street...on Feb. 15.
She told OSUPD she suspected a male bartender had drugged her second beer, according to the police report.
The student said in the report she did not have any memory after the second beer and later learned from an Uber receipt, social media and text messages that she had visited other bars with individuals unknown to her.
... student was taken to RiversideHospital after she began showing signs of memory loss, “slurred speech and physical weakness” and strokelike symptoms.
....third report was made by a man not affiliated with the university.
He contacted OSUPD after becoming aware of the Feb. 14 safety notice.
In the report, the man said he had been “dosed” three or four times over the past year while drinking at two campus-area bars”
