Seeking tips on missing girl, police say: Dont judge parents
Originally published August 6, 2014 at 8:06 PM - Page modified August 7, 2014 at 1:14 PM
By Christine Clarridge, Seattle Times staff reporter
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We would ask people to set aside issues about criminal history and parenting choices right now, Kitsap County sheriffs spokesman Scott Wilson said. Lets find Jenise first and sort the rest later."
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Wilson acknowledged that it sounded strange initially to learn Jenise was missing a full day before police were called. You have to understand, its a different mentality, almost like a tribal community, here, he said. She was, literally, a child of the park and everyone knew her. Because she was so friendly, she would have breakfast with some neighbors here and lunch with others over there.
Wilson also said that investigators are fully aware of the girls fathers criminal history, but do not believe it is connected with the girls disappearance.