BRANDON CRISP - Aged 15 years - Ontario (Canada)

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: BRANDON CRISP 15 - Ontario (Canada)

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Brandon is a missing 15 yr old boy from Ontario, Canada. He has been missing for 2 weeks and it is yet unclear if he ran away on his own accord or if someone abucted him.

Global TV

19 October 2008

15 yr old missing from Barrie Home

http://www.globaltv.com/globaltv/ontario/story.html?id=891883

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:54 am

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London Free Press

22 October 2008

Cops find Witness who spoke to Barrie Teen

http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/CanadaWorld/2008/10/22/7167681.html

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:56 am

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United Press

22 October 2008

Barrie Boy missing 9 days after X-box was confiscated

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/10/22/Boy_missing_9_days_after_X-box_confiscated/UPI-98461224674442/

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:58 am

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The Barrie Examiner

23 October 2008

Police comb North Shore of Bay

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1259948

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:01 am

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Canada.com

24 October 2008

$50,000 reward for helping find Missing Ont. Teen


http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=66d40dec-dea0-4066-8601-5565af4d7e47

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:03 am

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Toronto ctv.ca

26 October 2008

Father of Missing Teen: "he's out there somewhere"

http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081025/brandon_search_081025/20081025?hub=TorontoHome

* Father has also asked for fast tracking of records of Brandon's X-box with 200 members he was in contact with. He is fearful bureaucracy could delay this.

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 7:53 pm

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Radio Owen Sound

27 October 2008

More Tips in Search for Missing Teen

http://www.radioowensound.com/news.php?id=15655

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:00 am

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Toronto TV

28 October 2008

Ground search ends for Missing Barrie Teen

http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081028/crisp_search_081028/20081028/?hub=TorontoNewHome

Posted by pam support fromireland
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:42 am
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The Globe & Mail Canada

27 October 2008

As search ends, father hardens resolve


* Interesting read for any parent

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081027.wbarrie27/BNStory/National/home

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:47 pm

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Barrieadvance.com

29 October 2008

The ground search is over, but now Barrie Police investigators are probing more than 1,000 tips they have received relating to the disappearance of Brandon Crisp.

“It’s a bit of a needle in a haystack,” Sgt. Dave Goodbrand told The Advance. “We might get a small tip that we may feel is valuable and it could lead us in the right direction.”

Officers are researching the validity of all tips, he said, adding that numerous psychics and clairvoyants have come forward to offer information. “We suggest, if they have information they think is valid, to call it in. We have to be focused on tips we feel are related to Brandon.”

The case of the missing 15-year-old, who left home Thanksgiving Monday after being grounded from his Xbox, is now international news. The story is posted on America’s Most Wanted’s website.

A spokesperson for the weekly American television series said there aren’t plans to do a television story on Crisp’s case, but it would be considered if police fear he’s in the United States.

“The international coverage is great in the event that he’s left the country, but that wasn’t our focus,” said Goodbrand. “From the onset of this story, we wanted it to go at least national so if Brandon left Ontario on his own, or against his will, that he’d be located.”

The advantage of the story going international is that if residents don’t follow community news, they will still see Crisp’s face and hear the details of his Oct. 13 disappearance, Goodbrand noted.

Foul play isn’t suspected, and Crisp is listed as a missing person, he said.

Crisp’s mother, Angelika, says she is thrilled with the international attention.

“If he is across the border – I don’t think he’s out of the country – but if he is across the border, it will help,” she said, adding someone could have smuggled him in.

She thanks everyone who participated in the community search on the weekend, and said she’s glad it took place. Approximately 1,500 volunteers participated in the three-day search in Oro-Medonte.

“It’s a two-edge sword because part of me doesn’t want to find him that way, but the other part wants to find information that might lead to finding him. The support was so overwhelming.”

As far as what the public can do now, Angelika said the continued support is appreciated. She can’t even take a trip to the store without being stopped by a handful of people giving her their best wishes in finding her son.

One Toronto woman told the Crisps she has plans to set up a trust fund for the search. When Brandon returns home, the money will go to another family missing a child. “It just goes to show you that Brandon has a whole bunch of adoptive parents all over the country because this could happen to anybody’s child.”

Angelika said CBC’s Fifth Estate has been working on a story about the case but hasn’t confirmed an airdate. Maclean’s magazine has also taken pictures of the family, and should highlight the case in the next few weeks.

The Crisp family planned to attend a candlelight vigil today at the ball diamond near Line 2 of Oro and Ridge Road. Crisp’s friends plan to keep holding a vigil there every Monday at 6 p.m. until he comes home.

“It’s the most beautiful way to show him the community cares for and loves him,” his mom said.

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:28 am

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The Spec.Com, Canadian Press

29 October 2008

Police look abroad to help find Barrie Teen

http://www.thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/457904

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:51 am

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Toronto TV

30 October 2008

America's Most Wanted takes on Crisp Case

http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081030/MostWanted_Crisp_081030/20081030/?hub=TorontoNewHome

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:59 am

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Barrie Examiner, Ontario

31 October 2008

This one was all for Brandon

Jaguars dedicate win to missing teen

Posted By IAN SHANTZ


Sometimes, it's about more than just the sport.

Sure, the top-ranked St. Joseph's Jaguars beat the sixth-seeded Central Phoenix, 46-37, to win last night's Barrie ExaminerCup junior girls city basketball championship on home court. And yes, the Jaguars were thrilled about successfully defending a title they also claimed last year.

But these teenagers had made up their minds long before last night's opening tip-off at St. Joseph's High School: there are more important things in life than a win or a loss on the hard-court, and they planned to show that.

"Since there was going to be so many people here, we thought we'd get it out there that we really want to find him," said Julianna Greco, one of 11 Jaguars players who played last night's final with the word 'Crisp' scrawled on the side of their legs. "It's kind of a way to show all the other schools that we do care, and we do want him to come back."

Brandon Crisp, a 15-year-old student at St. Joseph's, left his family's home in Barrie on Oct. 13. He has been missing since.

"I feel like this win was for Brandon," said Greco, a Grade 10 student who came up with the idea to show on-court support towards their fellow pupil. "We did it for him."

No doubt, last night's win was an emotional one for the junior girls, who attend a school that has been inundated by media attention since Crisp's disappearance, and, at times, overwhelmed by the situation.

Though their thoughts remain focused on bringing their schoolmate home, winning was a helpful exercise.

"Our school's been really down, and we're trying to lift our spirits up, so hopefully, this will help," said Stephanie Wakewich, who sank 15 points and was named the game's most valuable player.

"We just want to show our support for him," the 14-year-old added. "We really want him to come home, and we love him very much."

Jaguars head coach Charlene Wakewich said she couldn't have been any more proud of her players in the fact they recognized where the championship should rank on life's list of priorities.

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:03 am

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Good to spread some news, a mix of :cry: & with this story !

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:09 am

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City News Canada

31 October 2008

Barrie Police resume search for Brandon Crisp

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Not wanting to leave any stone unturned, Barrie Police have resumed their search for missing teen Brandon Crisp.

Authorities had called off the ground search earlier this week, but Sgt. Dave Goodbrand said there was one area police planned to return to on Friday.

Also this weekend officers planned to speak to individuals using the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail to see if anyone might have seen or spoken to the 15-year-old in the last couple of weeks.

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_28668.aspx

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:56 pm

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The Star Ontario

1 November 2008

Police canvass drivers,trail users in search for missing Barrie Teen

http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/528851

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:57 am

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NAB Weekly Canada

1 November 2008

Barrie Police utilizes YouTube in Brandon Crisp Case

http://nabweekly.ca/?p=1451

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:01 am

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Barrie Examiner Ontario

2 November 2008

Police resume search for teen

Sighting at Mall was false. Brandon Crisp missing for nearly three weeks

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1275997

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject:

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Canada.com

4 November 2008

New Report puts missing Ontario Youth closer to Orillia

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=0dc9f5ee-bbeb-497c-be59-04bf82aa81ef

Posted by pam support from ireland
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:00 pm

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NEWS JUST IN IS VERY UPSETTING

CBC Canada

5 November 2008

Body found by Hunters beleived to be Ontario Teen in video-game dispute

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/11/05/crisp-body.html

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:03 pm

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I held out so much hope for this case. Thinking of the family at this terrible time. Hope they do not have to wait long for confirmation :cry:

Posted by pam supportfromirteland
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:40 am

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Please move to Closed Cases

The Globe & Mail.com Canada

6 November 2008

"This is not the ending we wanted"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081105.wmissing1106/BNStory/National/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20081105.wmissing1106

* A beautiful tribute to a teen many knew and many did not but grew to love him. RIP Brandon & please let our thoughts be felt by the family that we care.

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:56 pm

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This is a very emotional piece

The Star

6 November 2008

Brandon Crisp found dead

http://www.thestar.com/News/Ontario/article/531591

Posted by pam supportfromireland
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:10 am

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Radio Owen Sound Ontario

9 November 2008


News for Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Funeral set for Brandon Crisp

Written by Catherine Thompson


Funeral arrangements have now been made for Barrie teen Brandon Crisp.

Visitation for the 15 year old will be at the Worsley Street Chapel of the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home in Barrie on Thursday.

Visitation starts at 2 PM until 4 PM and then again from 7 PM to 9 PM.

The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Amelia Street in Barrie on Friday morning at 10 AM.

Condolence messages can be posted on the funeral home's website.

Meanwhile, there are reports a candlelight vigil will be held Monday night at the Hickling Trail Park near the home of the teen's family.

No time has been given yet.

An autopsy done on Friday shows Brandon Crisp died of trauma to the chest from a fall out of a tree.

His body was found by hunters in a wooded area in Oro Medonte Township last Wednesday.

He left home on October 13th after an argument with his parents over his video gaming habits.