Found Safe TN - Daphne Westbrook, 16, & dog, Chattanooga, kidnapped, 6 Oct 2019 *endangered*

[NervousNellie]

That is glorious news!

 

[Ontario Mom]

That is glorious news!

It sure is, it's the BEST news.

 

[MajorHoople]

Daphne Westbook missing from Chattanooga since 2019 found safe | wbir.com

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Update (5/28)

"A teen, who has been missing from Chattanooga since October 2019, was located earlier this week in Alabama.

Daphne Westbrook, who is 18, was found safe in Samson, Alabama, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said.

Westbrook, the subject of an Endangered Child Alert issued under the Holly Bobo Act earlier this week, has been missing since Oct. 7, 2019, TBI said.

TBI previously said Daphne Westbrook might have been with John Westbrook, 42.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants him for aggravated kidnapping and custodial interference.

TBI did not comment on John Westbrook's whereabouts."

 

[kelsie]

SO excited when I saw this on the news!!!

 

[killarney rose]

I live just outside Samson. I can’t believe she was found here. I’m very curious to know the dad’s connection to Samson. Tiny little town.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing teen believed kidnapped by tech savvy dad found safe in Alabama, officials say


Daphne Westbrook, an 18-year-old girl who had been missing for two years, has been found safe, officials announced Friday.

Friday morning, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Daphne was found safe in Samson, Alabama. Officials did not state the circumstances that led to her recovery.


Daphne’s father remains on the loose, according to the district attorney’s office.

John Westbrook was previously indicted on aggravated kidnapping charges.

 

[rkendmar]

Those in Chattanooga who knew Daphne and were aware of the situation, expected her to turn up after she turned 18.
And she did!
So happy for you, Daphne.

 

[rkendmar]

I live just outside Samson. I can’t believe she was found here. I’m very curious to know the dad’s connection to Samson. Tiny little town.

Some unverified reports say she was pulled over for expired tags.
MOO

 

[Unsolved]

Some unverified reports say she was pulled over for expired tags.
MOO

Yep <snip> "Officers on patrol stopped her vehicle because it had an expired tag and a missing tail light."

Daphne Westbrook, teen missing from Tennessee since 2019, found during traffic stop in Alabama

 

[rkendmar]

Daphne Westbrook, teen missing from Tennessee since 2019, found during traffic stop in Alabama
Daphne was pulled over due to an expired tag and missing tail light.
She appeared fine per PD and said she was OK.
Daphne declined to speak with the Hamilton County DA's Office investigator or her mother.
The Hamilton County DA's office said that the police had to let her go because she was 18.

 

[NervousNellie]

Daphne Westbrook, teen missing from Tennessee since 2019, found during traffic stop in Alabama
Daphne was pulled over due to an expired tag and missing tail light.
She appeared fine per PD and said she was OK.
Daphne declined to speak with the Hamilton County DA's Office investigator or her mother.
The Hamilton County DA's office said that the police had to let her go because she was 18.

Hopefully they will follow her and locate her dad.

 

[rkendmar]

Hopefully they will follow her and locate her dad.

I very much doubt her dad will be located until his lawyer and the Hamilton County DA / TBI have worked out some sort of an agreement.
MOO

 

[Shamrock1]

Curious as to whether she has a driver’s license.

 

[bykerladi]

Her refusal to talk to LE or her mom makes me wonder if she's been brainwashed.

 

[Number8]

Her refusal to talk to LE or her mom makes me wonder if she's been brainwashed.

I was thinking that too. I really hope that her dad hasn’t poisoned her against her mom and that she can get some support and possibly therapy to work through what I’m sure was a traumatizing and isolating year. JMO.

 

[NervousNellie]

I was thinking that too. I really hope that her dad hasn’t poisoned her against her mom and that she can get some support and possibly therapy to work through what I’m sure was a traumatizing and isolating year. JMO.

One of the articles recently posted suggested that Daphne and her mom disagreed about her dropping out of school in the 10th grade. So it seems like if he brainwashed Daphne against her mom, it would be pretty easy. Of course the teen wants to live with the parent that does care whether or not they go to school. I’m not sure I ever believed he was keeping her drugged, but I don’t think it’s impossible, either.

Be well, Daphne.

 

[WandererofDreams]

I was thinking that too. I really hope that her dad hasn’t poisoned her against her mom and that she can get some support and possibly therapy to work through what I’m sure was a traumatizing and isolating year. JMO.

That's all conjecture though.

 

[evilwise]

Dad seems pretty cool too me. Probably a case where Dad and Daughter will both just claim he didn't do nothin' and enough time will pass before he's actually picked up and prosecutors get the opportunity they'll just drop the charges due to lack of evidence - unless somebody changes Daphne's mind. So probably not.

 

[rkendmar]

Florida Amber Alert canceled after Tennessee teen missing since 2019 found safe

Daphne was not cooperative with investigators after being pulled over in Alabama.
She has hired an attorney and showed no interest in talking with her mother on the phone.
Daphne says she is going to a Panama City Beach motel where she is supposed to meet up with one of her high school friends from Chattanooga.
After that, she is planning on going to visit her aunt in Sebring, FL.

 

[watcher9]

Another link and update.

"We are thankful Daphne is safe and no longer being held by her father. It is especially gratifying to be able to tell her mom that Daphne is free and no longer being hidden. This doesn't change our goal to find and prosecute John Westbrook. Our investigation remains active and we expect new developments within the next couple of weeks."

Authorities locate missing Chattanooga teen in south Alabama, father wanted for kidnapping

UPDATE: 18-year-old Daphne Westbrook found safe in Alabama, TBI says