Maxwell investigation report

YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Investigating Officer(s): Det. T. Armstrong, Det. S. Murphy
Incident No.: 000073-05A-2014
Case Description: Cameron & Caitlin Maxwell Missing Persons Investigation

INVESTIGATION STATUS REPORT SUMMARY
All detailed reports on file.

January 5, 2014

Missing Persons report filed by Todd and Robin Maxwell, parents.

Interviews conducted with family at station:

Todd Maxwell, father — Background information

Robin Maxwell, mother — Background information

Telephone Interviews:

Austin Maxwell, brother — Background information, last to see missing persons

Lila Grant, Magnolia Transit ticket office — Provided name, address, phone number for bus driver Roger Jetton. Reports driver has passenger manifest.

Janet Lacey, US Airways — Tickets for flight Memphis to Boston remain unused, confirmed no boarding on January 3, 2014, as scheduled.

Richard Maynard, Boston Marriott Long Wharf — Manager confirms reservation for Cameron and Caitlin Maxwell, confirms they have not checked in.

Missing Persons Report on wire. Information posted online. Posters and photos for distribution printed.

January 6, 2014

Interviews conducted at station:

Austin Maxwell, brother — last to see missing persons, dropped off at Eastgate Shopping Center on January 3, 2014, 3:20 a.m.

Margaret Jenkins, friend of Caitlin Maxwell — Interviewed at station. Last contact with Caitlin by phone Thursday, January 2, 2014, 8:00 p.m.

Ryan Rand, friend of Cameron Maxwell — Interviewed at station. Last contact with Cameron by phone Thursday, January 2, 2014, between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.

Telephone Interviews:

Roger Jetton, Magnolia Transit driver — Manifest shows that Cameron and Caitlin Maxwell were ticketed for January 3, 2014, 3:30 a.m. bus. Driver says he knows missing persons, but did not see them at Eastgate Shopping Center the morning of 1/3, and they did not board bus. YCSD requested copy of manifest.

Albert Evers, USFSA, Boston, MA — Confirms Cameron and Caitlin Maxwell scheduled to participate in national championship competition. Says the Maxwells have not arrived to his knowledge and definitely have not checked in. Says neither Cameron nor Caitlin has contacted the USFSA regarding their absence from the competition or any other matter.

Michael Morton, coach, Memphis, TN — Last contact with Cameron and Caitlin on December 31, 2013. No known enemies or altercations with other skaters, fans or others. YCSD requested list of skating club.

John Kennedy, coach, Memphis, TN — Last contact with Cameron and Caitlin on December 31, 2013. No known enemies or altercations with other skaters, fans or others.

Allison Gallagher, choreographer, Memphis, TN — Last contact with Caitlin on December 30, 2013. Last contact with Cameron on December 27, 2013. Gallagher provides room and board for both Maxwells during training in Memphis. No known enemies or altercations with other skaters, fans or others.

Regina Pullman, choreographer, Memphis, TN — Out of country since December 26, 2013, scheduled return date March 1, 2014.

Robert and Margaret Maxwell, paternal grandparents, Florence, AL — Interviewed by phone. Last contact with both by phone January 1, 2014.

Jack Maxwell, paternal uncle, Birmingham, AL — Interviewed by phone. Last contact with both by phone December 25, 2013.

Peck and Carolyn Ross, maternal grandparents, Bay St. Louis, MS — Interviewed by phone. Last contact with both by phone January 1, 2014.

Canvass of Eastgate Shopping Center-area merchants and residents. Distribution of posters. No witnesses identified. Inquiries ongoing.

Canvass of Burger King, 1741 University Ave. Dumpsters are emptied daily at 1:00 a.m. Business closed at 11:00 p.m. on January 2, 2014.

Canvass of Maxwell neighbors on Pleasant Drive. No reports of any unusual activity or unfamiliar vehicles or persons in the neighborhood between December 14, 2013 and January 3, 2014.

Report filed 1/7/14, 8:00 a.m. by Det. T. Armstrong, 615, and Det. S. Murphy, 633