Community Q&A With Bri's Dad

Community Q&A With Bri's Dad

Last week, I asked the online community if they had any questions for Bruce Maitland, Brianna's Dad. Bruce was kind enough to offer his input to the followers of his daughter's case. The following is a compilation of your questions with his answers in bold. Thank you, Bruce, for your time and thought in your responses. I think they will prove to be productive in clarifying common questions for people following this case.



Did the Black Lantern Inn have surveillance footage?  No.



Can you confirm Brianna did not have a cellphone? She did not have a cell phone.



Did the police look into the phone records at the Black Lantern Inn? Yes and so did I. Nothing was found in them to point to anyone.

Did the Black Lantern Inn have live music when Brianna worked there?  No.

Did Brianna tell anyone what time she would be leaving work, or make plans with anyone that night?  She left the note for Jillian, But according to the Black Lantern owners there was no set quitting time, and no plans with anyone that anyone knows.

Were any windows open in Brianna’s vehicle?  No but the front doors were opened.

How exactly was her ex-boyfriend ruled out? Are you suspicious of him? Numerous interviews and alibis.   I am not suspicious of him.

Do you have top suspects or persons of interest in mind?  Yes there are three people who are persons of interest, but not enough evidence to even justify listing as suspects right now.

What do you believe happened to Brianna? I think she was abducted at the Dutchburn house out of her car.

Do you believe it is more likely whomever was responsible was known to Brianna or a stranger?  I believe it was someone she at least met before that night.

Was there any foreign DNA or fingerprints pulled from Brianna’s vehicle? Yes there was DNA and fingerprints taken from the car.  To my knowledge they have not found a match to anyone yet.

Was Brianna acting differently in the days leading up to her disappearance? NO.

Do you believe she spoke to someone in the parking lot of the shopping center she patronized before leaving for work on 3/19? The person that said she was "warned" has no real credibility based on other things he said that were proven falsehoods. Just someone spreading rumors I believe. The only thing we really know about the shopping center was she separated from her mom and appeared a bit nervous and in a hurry to get back to Jillian's. 

Do you believe she spoke to someone in the parking lot of the Black Lantern Inn after she left work on 3/19? No, as a witness saw her drive off.  It's possible she could have met or talked to someone in that mile between there and Dutchburn house.

What is your opinion on psychics and their role in an investigation? Psychics never can tell you any truly helpful details, only cause pain and are basically frauds.

Is there anything new to report? My investigators are working  on what I think is a lead that has viability,  and I am hoping something real turns up.

Do you still keep in touch with Brianna’s close friends? Not much, its painful for all.  Bri’s friend Katie still runs a web page for Brianna.  I run the family page.

Do you lend credence to Debbie Gorton’s Affidavit? I have not ruled it out, but no one has been able to confirm anything she says.

What was Brianna like as a child? Brianna was a great kid.  Full of life- joy to be around.

How would you like Brianna to be remembered? As a wonderful person who would have been a success at about everything she set her mind to.  She would have made a positive difference in the world as an adult given the chance.

How can we help? Be the kind of person who cares about missing people and seeks justice.  They are so easily forgotten by mainstream people.  Live every day caring about those family, friends and people you haven’t met. They may not be here forever.  Look at your skills and help find these missing.  We need people now who can help raise funds for Private Investigations for the Missing foundation so other out there can be found.

Comments

  1. ChiefJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:05 PM

    Thank you Bruce.

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  2. KiraRainJanuary 19, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    Thank you Bruce ❤ We love her so much.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 23, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you Bruce. Warmest thoughts to you. ❤

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  4. Mja IncJanuary 27, 2019 at 3:42 AM

    Thank-You Mr.Maitland for answering these questions..Maybe now the people who deals in rumors & hear say evidence by 3rd parties will read your answers & know whats the truth & what is fictional..They sure wouldn't listen to me...May God be with you in your quest to find your Daughter..

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  5. BobKatFebruary 26, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    Excellent :) Thx Bruce and Chloe!

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