Missing Kansas City Baby...

It makes me very sad, but it doesn't scare me. I can't live that way ... I can't allow myself to live in fear. Not to sound insensitive at all, but the chances of this happening are incredibly slim and the chances of this being the work of a random stranger just happening to walk up to their house and find the door unlocked and walk in and leave with a baby and not take anything are slim to none. In these situations the culprit is almost always someone close to the child with personal motives. I seriously doubt it was random, so I really have no reason to fear.

There have been several questions regarding this kidnapping...if you see my wall/questions - you will see I asked it as well.

I don't fall for the media hype - I don't put credence to the mom failing the lie detector test - I think I would too if my 10 month old was missing...

Do I think they did it? On the fence...I think the parents know more than they are telling.

Do I think the police are playing/using the media and having the parents convicted by media persuasion? Yes. I know that I would not handle being interrogated for hours on end not knowing where my child is...I'll give you answers to your questions as we are culling the woods, anywhere and everywhere for my child....let's be productive about this...

It makes me sad, not scared. I don't worry about things I cannot control. However, I do take precautions...we keep our doors locked, we have a dog, my husband stays up late (2 to 4AM) so it's not like someone could just walk into my home....we live at the end of a cul-de-sac so someone would have to be deliberate in their actions to come to our home...keep in mind - I have guns and I'm not afraid to use them...

I refuse to lay victim to the fear mongers (aka, the media)... parenting takes common sense. While it's always heartbreaking to hear stories like this, you have to realize... the media WANTS you to be afraid.

Do you realize that only 200 some odd infants have been kidnapped since 1983, and all but 12 were returned safely? AND out of the 200 something, almost every time, a family member was involved?

It's not worth being scared every single day over.

I talk with my kids about Stranger Danger. I lock my doors. I have a dog. I have an alarm system. They dont go outside unless I am there. Fearful - no. Cautious and caring of my most precious valuables - yes.

As for the case of the missing baby - I am certain it wasnt a random burglar/kidnapper that just so happened to be so 'lucky' to find the doors unlocked and a house full of sound sleepers and a dad that was not home. What are the odds of that??

In my heart, I just know they did it. One of them anyway. It would be very difficult for their story to be real in any way. There are way too many holes.

However, I've always been very proactive against my kids and daycare kids being kidnapped. I don't let them play outside without me. We form human chains in the stores. I sleep very light and have a dog. So I'm not worried about someone making it into my house without waking me.

When I gave birth to my last child, I stayed with her every minute and didn't allow them to do her checks without me. They never once had my child without myself or my oldest daughter. My oldest daughter stayed in the hospital the whole time so that I didn't even have to go to the bathroom without her since the bathrooms are too small.

When my grandson came a long, I went to the hospital and had them demonstrate their security system so that I was satisfied he was safe.

well, as horrible as this whole situation, I think no matter what actually happened to poor baby Lisa, it was probably something really bad. and, typically, in these cases it is usually one of the parents who have done something. the mom has already failed a lie detector test. and the last I heard the parents were no longer cooperating with the police. I fear that one of the parents did something terrible to her and are trying to cover it up. I will continue to pray for a happy ending, but I also pray that if the worst did happen to her that God took her pain and fear away before it was too late.

I will not blame the parents, but it's sad to say that in most cases, it's not a stranger when something like this happens.

It makes me sad instead of scared. I won't let fear run my life.

For what it's worth (not much), I think the parents are involved.

I lock my doors, play it safe, and know the vast majority of "kidnappings" are at the family members hands. If it wasn't the parents, I have far more common sense then a parent who would leave windows and doors unlocked, with phones clear across the house. (Not to suggest, they deserve this, if it was a stranger.) Common sense prevents most crimes. I don't think anyone is waltzing into my home anytime soon.

Any case that deals with children goes straight to my heart and saddens me to the core. Yes, it effects me and so I try as much as I can to shelter myself from the negativity and crimes against children. Unfortunately, my gut reaction tells me the dad has something to do with it. But I do believe in innocent until proven guilty.

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Well I live here where it happened, and we are thinking the mom had to have something to do with it. On the night of the disappearance, 1/2 mile from their home, there was a dumpster fire. Police have been searching the local landfill for the baby just as a precaution. And I do think the media is trying to sensationalize anything negative about the parents. I heard on the news, that the parents stopped talking to the police, only because they had been questioned for over 6 hours, and wanted a break. That was when the media announced they were being uncooperative. I also noticed in the beginning, that both parents would not look directly into the camera. Usually people that lie, don't look you straight in the eye. Hmmmm. I also heard an interview with a lie detector administrator. He said it is very easy to fail a lie detector test. Especially in the case of a child missing, with all the emotions you will be going through. And all the hurtful questions that they will ask you. Very emotional. That is why the results are not admissible in court. I just hope they find the baby, but it doesn't look good at all.

I think the answer lies within one of the parents. As soon as I heard she went missing and the manner in which it happened...my thoughts pointed right to the parents.

It's awful for sure. I haven't been following it in the media, but I knew that the parents would be on the chopping block first, but I heard of one similar story and it wasn't the parents after all, so you just don't know. It doesn't scare me bc there is honestly more likelihood, statistically speaking, of a car accident then something like this and I drive everyday fearlessly and will continue to do so. I hope the best for that sweet little baby and her family. I honestly haven't' read about it bc I know when they find her either way it goes, I will see the headline, that is about as close to stories like that as I get bc I don't want to give fear and opportunity and bc there is nothing I can do, so I just pray for the family and move on. It is really sad though...

Something about it seems very fishy to me.

I hate to think anyone could harm their own child but I feel like the parents know something!

I too am praying for her safe return.

Does it scare me? No. My boys are grown and on their own.

I choose not to live my life in fear...what a colossal waste of time. I choose to live pro-actively. Strength in numbers, common sense, etc.

What do I think happened? I don't know...I think the mother is covering for someone or she knows more than she is telling.

Do I think the media is sensationalizing this? Oh yeah!! they need to pay their bills too.

Since I live in KC, I'm obviously following it pretty closely and I think the parents know what happened as well. I hadn't considered Post Partum until today, which sadly, would at least explain some things. They have two older boys who were home and unharmed, apparently sleeping through the entire ordeal.

I agree that the Mom does seem genuinely upset, concerned, unstable, etc., which does make me question my theory at times, but she failed a lie detector and although that's not proof, it doesn't look good. It's unlikely you fail a lie detector b/c you are nervous. They plan for that and ask lots and lots of questions so that they have control questions, etc. Plus, they are being uncooperative with the police. Additionally, they haven't even approached the father to take a lie detector test and when he volunteered they told him it was unnecessary, so they must have something on the mom.

The parents refuse to speak with local media...only national media. Really? What purpose does that serve. They say they are willing to work with KCPD, but they won't. They don't call them back, they won't go in, they won't give them what they want...I don't know what that "what" is...but it's something. These people and this situation is sketchy to say the least, and sadly it has resulted in a trajedy.

Anyway, I could go on and on, and that's not really the point of your question, but I agree it makes me sad, not scared. It does make me think about the possibility of a random crime and that does freak me out, but I try and take more precautions and be more "street" wise. We all hope and pray for her safe return as well but I fear that the more days that go by the likelihood of even knowing what happened to her is just as slim as finding her.