Scott Weinberger

And while there were no other clear signs of a struggle or a robbery, the slashed tire, along with the fact that the car was left unlocked with her purse and her ID still inside, added to the concern that if Savannah had left town, She may not have done it voluntarily.

And while there were no other clear signs of a struggle or a robbery, the slashed tire, along with the fact that the car was left unlocked with her purse and her ID still inside, added to the concern that if Savannah had left town, She may not have done it voluntarily.

But between the strange texts and her abandoned car and the slashed tire, there was certainly enough indication that Savannah could potentially be in danger.

But between the strange texts and her abandoned car and the slashed tire, there was certainly enough indication that Savannah could potentially be in danger.

Now, Anastasia, I think it is worth talking about the fact that, as we've said, Savannah is in her 20s. So that has to be definitely a factor in some of the initial decisions on how deputies first on the scene would handle it to try to ascertain, as we've said so many times, you know, is this normal behavior?

Now, Anastasia, I think it is worth talking about the fact that, as we've said, Savannah is in her 20s. So that has to be definitely a factor in some of the initial decisions on how deputies first on the scene would handle it to try to ascertain, as we've said so many times, you know, is this normal behavior?

And the text messages, while unusual, could be the reason maybe she didn't show up for work.

And the text messages, while unusual, could be the reason maybe she didn't show up for work.

But I'm sure within minutes of becoming aware that her car was in the parking lot, and even though it had a flat tire, her purse, as we mentioned, and keys inside, for me, that is definitely a BRF, as you know, a big red flag. And I'm sure it was the same for those initial investigators.

But I'm sure within minutes of becoming aware that her car was in the parking lot, and even though it had a flat tire, her purse, as we mentioned, and keys inside, for me, that is definitely a BRF, as you know, a big red flag. And I'm sure it was the same for those initial investigators.

But if she was in danger, potentially the victim of an assault or kidnapping, investigators knew that time was of the essence. And so they had to act fast.

But if she was in danger, potentially the victim of an assault or kidnapping, investigators knew that time was of the essence. And so they had to act fast.

Several employees described Savannah as well-liked among staff and said nothing unusual had occurred at work that would have raised anyone's suspicions.

Several employees described Savannah as well-liked among staff and said nothing unusual had occurred at work that would have raised anyone's suspicions.

And while Savannah had never mentioned the relationship to her parents, it was no secret among the staff at the restaurant. Here's part of a recorded interview with one of Savannah's co-workers.

And while Savannah had never mentioned the relationship to her parents, it was no secret among the staff at the restaurant. Here's part of a recorded interview with one of Savannah's co-workers.

Lee wasn't at work the day Savannah went missing, which left investigators wondering if perhaps he was the person Savannah's texts had claimed she ran off with.

Lee wasn't at work the day Savannah went missing, which left investigators wondering if perhaps he was the person Savannah's texts had claimed she ran off with.

But that didn't totally clear him of suspicion, especially when Savannah's brother explained that he thinks he may have spotted Lee on the day his sister disappeared.

But that didn't totally clear him of suspicion, especially when Savannah's brother explained that he thinks he may have spotted Lee on the day his sister disappeared.