Found Deceased AL - Aniah Haley Blanchard, 19, Auburn, Lee County, 23 Oct 2019 #3 *Arrest*

[I'm on a search for Truth]

The single biggest problem with Auburn is it’s proximity to other areas that have bad reputations for being high crime or at least significantly higher than Auburn: Montgomery, Tuskegee, and Columbus/Phenix City. These areas all have problems with drugs, crime, gangs, etc. and none are further than 60 miles away. Auburn represents the best place to go if you are a criminal because it’s close and AU is made up of students and faculty that are typically of middle to upper class in terms of economics.

In addition to the students and professors, there is a large residential community which is growing exponentially.
You're right though, much of the criminal activity comes from visitors from neighboring communities.

 

[PixieStix]

Not like we were getting any details anyway. This case is so frustrating. IMO

So frustrating! I can think of a dozen or more cases where a gag order might have been a good idea. I can't imagine why one would be issued in this case. At least we got some additional details now we are going to get nothing.

 

[Lesliebham]

In addition to the students and professors, there is a large residential community which is growing exponentially.
You're right though, much of the criminal activity comes from visitors from neighboring communities.

And It is incredibly dangerous for students to assume the University ( and I'm speaking of ANY University) is completely forthcoming with their crime reporting. They are better than they used to be about transparency ( maybe because of social media) but many many universities used to whitewash,Or at least not speak of, on-campus crime for the very reason that the parents would panic.
In light of what we all read on here and in other news, to defend the safety of the"lovely village" is really counterproductive. I want students of ALL universities to be aware that one campus is not necessarily safer than others and ALL should be regarded as potentially dangerous!

 

[Momof4RN]

Suspects are scheduled for a first appearance before a judge within 72 hours after their arrest. Court proceedings are public hearings, and it’s unclear why this hearing was restricted. We questioned several officials, including the district attorney, but they declined to comment. Blanchard’s family was escorted out of the courthouse by deputies after the hearing concluded.
Suspect in Aniah Blanchard disappearance appears before Lee County judge
I’m furious! Who are they gagging? The victims family?
Don’t they have to provide a reason for a gag order and who requested it?

 

[Momof4RN]

In an email sent to CBS 42 Sunday night, Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes said there has been a gag order put in place, prohibiting him and the legal team for Ibraheem Yazeed, 29, of Montgomery, from speaking on the details of the case.

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Court records for Yazeed’s case have yet to be filed online.
Gag order issued in case against suspect in Aniah Blanchard disappearance

 

[Momof4RN]

Body found on South View Dr. in Auburn, not related to Aniah Blanchard case
What is going on?

 

[Knox]

Apparently IY had a court appearance today which is rare on a Sunday. Media was not allowed into the court nor was a rep from the DA's office. A gag order was issued and the article states,

"a gag order has been issued in this case, something rarely seen at the district court level."

Hmmm looks like we might not get many details on this case unless the gag order is lifted. I have so many questions.

Suspect in Aniah Blanchard disappearance appears before Lee County judge[/QUOTE
AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - The man police believe kidnapped Aniah Blanchard made his first appearance in court Sunday afternoon, but WSFA 12 News was denied access.

In a rare Sunday hearing during a long holiday weekend, kidnapping suspect Ibraheem Yazeed made his initial court appearance before Judge Russell Bush. The media - and a representative from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office - were not let into the building. WSFA 12 News later learned a gag order has been issued in this case, something rarely seen at the district court level.

Suspects are scheduled for a first appearance before a judge within 72 hours after their arrest. Court proceedings are public hearings, and it’s unclear why this hearing was restricted. We questioned several officials, including the district attorney, but they declined to comment. Blanchard’s family was escorted out of the courthouse by deputies after the hearing concluded.

Interesting, so the family was allowed to be in the courtroom, but not the DA or media?

 

[Meadowbrook]

Body found on South View Dr. in Auburn, not related to Aniah Blanchard case

They do not suspect foul play at this time.

This sounds like a suicide, sadly.

 

[0101ABA]

Body found on South View Dr. in Auburn, not related to Aniah Blanchard case
What is going on?

Since I joined WS, I’ve often had this thought after high profile crimes because it appears these crimes seem to always be surrounded by higher than average murder rates.

Hope this isn’t too confusing or dumb, please stick with me. So last year, just for kicks I did an unscientific study for my own amusement. After a high profile crime (an abduction turned murder) in a large city, I charted the number of murders reported by major news outlets for 3 months post crime vs. the number of murders reported by major news outlets in 3 months (starting 6 months prior to the high profile crime). There was a 29% uptick in murders being reported post high profile crime.

I then tracked down the official crime statistics from LE which broke down the number of murders per month for the entire year. Surprisingly (or not), there were actually 4 MORE murders in the months pre-crime than there were post-crime.

I think it’s all about skewed perception because in the immediate aftermath of a crime such as Aniah’s kidnapping, citizens are on edge and murders are front page news/click bait articles if you will and the average murder can bring readers in when usually your “run of the mill” murder is relegated to page 13 of the local newspaper.

 

[MommaTiger8892]

Body found on South View Dr. in Auburn, not related to Aniah Blanchard case
What is going on?

WTH, so much for that Auburn is so safe. :/

 

[PixieStix]

Interesting, so the family was allowed to be in the courtroom, but not the DA or media?

I wondered about that also. The family must also be under the gag order now too.

 

[Knox]

I wondered about that also. The family must also be under the gag order now too.

I wondered if maybe they were allowed to speak to him?

 

[Momof4RN]

News 3 has plans to reach out to Judge Russell Bush’s office on Tuesday for see if we can get more information.

Despite gag orders, court proceedings are public unless they involve juveniles. Sometimes video and still cameras can be banned from a courtroom, however journalists and the public are allowed in and can typically take a pen and paper for notes.
Gag order issued in Blanchard Kidnapping case as suspect has first court appearance

 

[PixieStix]

I wondered if maybe they were allowed to speak to him?

Oh, that is a good possibility. From what we know about them and hearing them speak, I could see them requesting that and agreeing to the gag order. Wouldn't the DA be involved in that, though? Is the DA usually excluded from things like this?

 

[EllaMae]

WTH, so much for that Auburn is so safe. :/

It normally is a very safe environment.

 

[zencompass]

News 3 has plans to reach out to Judge Russell Bush’s office on Tuesday for see if we can get more information.

Despite gag orders, court proceedings are public unless they involve juveniles. Sometimes video and still cameras can be banned from a courtroom, however journalists and the public are allowed in and can typically take a pen and paper for notes.
Gag order issued in Blanchard Kidnapping case as suspect has first court appearance

@AZlawyer, what are your thoughts on the "gag order" on this initial appearance?

I realize that we will not know until information is released but I have considered some reasons for the gag order:

• Was a plea made? (not to be made public yet)
• Could a plea deal have been accepted?
• Did Yazeed give authorities details and names of others involved?
• Is the gag order to prevent the others from learning this and to flee?
• Was an Order made for Yazeed to be watched (suicide watch) and/or placed alone in a cell for his protection from gang members?
• The authorities have stated that more arrests are expected to be made. Does this have anything to do with the gag order?

Underlying this horrid crime lies a contentious issue - the fact that Yazeed was granted bond on charges of kidnapping and attempted murder - given his past violence.

 

[Wowno17]

If the police knew his identity, why wouldn’t they just have gone straight to posting his pic with his name and say he was wanted? I don’t think they had a clue who he was until he was identified by the person who tipped them off, just like they said.

So glad they have him in custody.

Because they didn't want to tip him off and for him to go underground

 

[EllaMae]

In looking at the two images from the surveillance videos that LE released of IY, he very well could be wearing gloves. I know the images are super grainy and light and shadow can be interpreted funny in low resolution, but I think it looks like he has some on.

He's not wearing gloves. It was not a cold night, and he would have no reason to wear gloves into a store.

 

[tabitha111]

Not sure if this map might help, but it's a map of what he did back in January to where they found Aniahs car. Shows he was familiar with that area.

 

[true_crime_nerd_79]

Oh, that is a good possibility. From what we know about them and hearing them speak, I could see them requesting that and agreeing to the gag order. Wouldn't the DA be involved in that, though? Is the DA usually excluded from things like this?

It was the DA from Jefferson County, where Aniah's hometown is located, that was not allowed in. Not the Lee County DA.