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: Scootergirl May 07, 2006, 02:05:11 AM
My parents called me earlier today to tell me that my best friend from elementary school through high school has been "missing" since Wednesday.

Some of you might remember me telling you about Tracy after Hurricane Katrina. We had lost touch with each other right before I got married and 10 years later - almost to the day - she saw the story in my hometown newspaper about my sister relocating back to Omaha and called my parents to get my number. We have been emailing and talking to each other like nothing ever came between us ever since.

I talked to her mom earlier this afternoon - as much as I could 'cause we were both bawling - and she said her husband has been beating her and she has been hiding it. There's all kinds of other stuff, but her dog was also found running loose in the neighborhood and she would NEVER allow that to happen. Her car, purse, keys, cell phone and wallet were all left at the house. She has disappeared.

I went home from work today and looked on my caller I.D. She called me Monday afternoon from her cell phone. I'm so pissed now that I don't have an answering machine. I'm so scared that something has happened to her. I just found her again. When we were in school you would never see one of us without the other one. Everything that happened to me Tracy was there with me.

Please pray for a safe return for her. I hope she is just in hiding from her husband. Please keep your fingers crossed. You all have such wonderful shoulders to lean on and I really need them right now.

Jeanne

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1636&u_sid=2164865 (this is the story, but you have to register - free - to see the whole thing).

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: Kiahpyr May 07, 2006, 02:09:19 AM
OMG! This is so sad. I will keep my eye out. Is this the same Tracy that helped me get Kitana?
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: Scootergirl May 07, 2006, 02:12:53 AM
Yes, April! I'd forgotten about that - it's the same Tracy. Please watch for her or pray for her or whatever you can do.
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: chaos270 May 07, 2006, 02:15:56 AM
I'm soo sorry Jeanne.  I hope it all turns out okay.  I'll keep her in my thoughts...hop efully she's just getting herself out of the bad situation.
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: Kiahpyr May 07, 2006, 02:17:37 AM
I will be keeping an eye out and watching the news. If you need anything let me know.
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: roxygirl May 07, 2006, 04:34:31 AM
Keeping you all in my prayers for a happy reunion.
Kim
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: kristi May 07, 2006, 05:46:14 AM
positive thoughts & prayers for you... :-*
please let us know what (if anything) we can do to help...
-k.
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: Icerotti May 07, 2006, 05:58:33 AM
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending positive thoughts and a safe return .
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: DakotaMom May 07, 2006, 07:40:49 AM
We will say a prayer for her safe and speedy return.
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: Blair May 07, 2006, 07:53:14 AM
Im send a prayer for your friend and many positive thoughts.
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: mariannawoof May 07, 2006, 08:02:17 AM
I am so sorry for your difficulty and sadness...I'll keep your friend in my prayers that she is somewhere safe... and out of harms way....

xoxo marianna
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: seaherons May 07, 2006, 09:10:30 AM
Hang in there and stay positive.  Our thoughts are with you and your friend Tracy.  Hoping for the best news ASAP! She may be in a protected space.....we can hope so.
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: Jessdryden May 07, 2006, 09:44:15 AM
Wow.  We're thinking of you and your friend.  I'm hoping for good news soon.  We're sending good thoughts and prayers.
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: Kermit May 07, 2006, 09:54:14 AM
Jeanne, I am so sorry! That is really scary! I hope your friend is safe!!!!
I am keeping you and your friend in my thoughts and sending out a prayer.
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: MommyOfSchnauzers May 07, 2006, 10:41:40 AM
Jeanne... I'm praying for her, her family, and you.  Love you tons woman!

Mel
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: Scootergirl May 07, 2006, 11:38:23 AM
Many thanks to all of you for your well wishes and prayers. I am truly hoping everything turns out for the better, too. Please keep praying. I will let you know when I hear more.

Jeanne
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: ZooCrew May 07, 2006, 11:42:57 AM
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.  I hope she is safe and is found soon.  I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
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: longshadowfarms May 07, 2006, 08:15:21 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend!  I will certainly be praying for her, you and all her family and friends who are worrying about her situation!
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: Kiahpyr May 07, 2006, 08:18:41 PM
All the news station had her on tv last night. I'm going to see if I can get some posters and help anyway I can. Hang in there!
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: aggghgmom May 07, 2006, 08:42:25 PM
Jeanne,

I am very sorry to hear about your friend.  As some many others have said - lets just hope and pray she is hiding out in a safe, dry and warm shelter trying to figure out her next moves.

If there is anything that can be done from Western NY (posters, e-mail chain) please let me know.

Randy
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: EllieAndBlu May 07, 2006, 08:48:07 PM
Jeanne,  my heart goes out to you and your friend... we are sending tons of positive thoughts your way in hopes of your friend's speedy and safe reurn!
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: Mom2Sadie May 07, 2006, 09:01:58 PM
OMG Jeanne, that is so scary. Hoping and praying that everything turns out ok. Big hugs to you, hang in there and let us know if there's anything we can do ok?
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: lins_saving_grace May 07, 2006, 11:00:26 PM
You never think this kind of thing can happen to you or someone you know.  I pray for her safe return.
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: smsmith May 08, 2006, 01:56:06 AM
I'll pray for her safety and your peace of mind.

I'm so sorry this is happening.  Unfortunately, this scenario has happened to me more than once over the years.  There's no more helpless feeling than waiting.

I don't want this to sound weird, and I certainly don't want to upset you more, but have you considered calling a psychic?
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: GR8DAME May 08, 2006, 04:14:31 AM
Jeanne, my thoughts and prayers to you and your friend. I hope she gets in contact with you, safe and sound
Stella
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: Scootergirl May 08, 2006, 11:13:45 AM
I'll pray for her safety and your peace of mind.

I'm so sorry this is happening.  Unfortunately, this scenario has happened to me more than once over the years.  There's no more helpless feeling than waiting.

I don't want this to sound weird, and I certainly don't want to upset you more, but have you considered calling a psychic?


Actually, her mom talked to a psychic this morning. She said an older model green or blue car was involved and that they need to find her dog's collar that came off when her dog went missing too. She said the collar has physical evidence on it. She also said water was involved, which freaked Tracy's mom out 'cause she said that on Wednesday after her husband had called and reported Tracy missing and they were sitting around the table trying to figure out their next move Mary (Tracy's mom) suddenly had a "wave" rush over her and she just felt "water". That's all the new info. I have for now. We're still just basically playing a waiting game and hoping someone has seen her or something out of the ordinary around her house.

April, thanks so much for keeping an eye out. I'm sure they can use all the help with flyers that you can manage. Her new website is: www.tracytribb le.com and there is a downloadable poster you can print from there.
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: Boobearsmom May 08, 2006, 09:37:01 PM
I hope she's ok and found safe and sound.  There's nothing worse than waiting and hoping to hear something.  This happened to my boyfriend's(at the time) dad.  They never called in a psychic but probably should have.
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: PennyK May 08, 2006, 10:10:01 PM
More positive thoughts headed your way.

What a terrifying thing. 
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: smsmith May 09, 2006, 01:10:21 AM
I read todays update in the Omaha paper -- sounds like the police are aggressively searching.  That's good to hear.

Jeanne, have you considered going to Omaha for a few days -- it might be easier to cope if you could be closer to Tracy's family?

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: mariannawoof May 09, 2006, 01:17:01 AM
Gosh, I have chills... your friend Tracey is a beautiful girl... I just went to her website...I pray that they find her....I wish there was more I could say or do... just know that I'm thinking of you...xoxo marianna
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: Scootergirl May 09, 2006, 11:51:34 PM
I want so badly to go to Omaha, but my manager is going on vacation in a few days, and as I'm 2nd in command I have a lot to learn to run the store and get ready. I have already told him, though, that if something happens (meaning the worst) while he's gone on vacation, I am going and they'll have to figure out how to run the store without the both of us.

I read todays update in the Omaha paper -- sounds like the police are aggressively searching.  That's good to hear.

Jeanne, have you considered going to Omaha for a few days -- it might be easier to cope if you could be closer to Tracy's family?


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: Nicole May 10, 2006, 05:18:24 AM
OH JEANNE!

I've been away for a few days...I'm SO sorry. I'm thinking positive thoughts and just focusing on the fact that your friend is safe. If she was in a bad place, she probably felt as if she had no options, she's probably too scared to show up. But that doesn't mean that she's not safe.

I will be focusing hard, Jeanne. We're all here if you need us, for anything.
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: smsmith May 10, 2006, 09:12:06 AM
I want so badly to go to Omaha, but my manager is going on vacation in a few days, and as I'm 2nd in command I have a lot to learn to run the store and get ready. I have already told him, though, that if something happens (meaning the worst) while he's gone on vacation, I am going and they'll have to figure out how to run the store without the both of us.

Well hopefully being the boss will keep you extra busy! 
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: dgodden5459 May 10, 2006, 07:29:49 PM
Jeanne I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Will keep her and you in my prayers.
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: smsmith May 11, 2006, 12:20:16 PM
Jeanne -- any news today?  The Omaha paper doesn't have anything for today.

Still keeping you in my thoughts,
Sarah
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: shangrila May 11, 2006, 10:17:31 PM
Jeanne I am very sorry to hear about your friend. I will keep her ion my thoughts and hope that it is a misunderstandi ng and she will return home safetly soon
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: MommyOfSchnauzers May 11, 2006, 10:41:21 PM
Any news Jeanne?
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: smsmith May 12, 2006, 07:49:12 AM
I copied today's article in the local paper:


COUNCIL BLUFFS - Council Bluffs police returned to the home of a missing woman Thursday, this time searching with the aid of crime lab specialists.
 
Bluffs Police Detective R.G. Miller said investigators obtained a search warrant for the house and two cars after the Tracy Tribble's husband, Stan, hired an attorney Thursday morning. Stan Tribble told Miller that he did not want to speak further with him, Miller said.

Miller said he had been in regular contact with Stan Tribble in the search for Tracy Tribble. Stan Tribble was the last person known to have seen her, at 6 a.m. May 3.

Police had gone through the house and cars before to look for clues to the disappearance.

Also Thursday, the Pottawattamie County Attorney's Office formally filed a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault against Stan Tribble in connection with an incident on April 1.

Stan Tribble has said that the couple had a "tiff" the night before Tracy, 35, disappeared and that their three-year marriage had its problems.

In an interview, Stan Tribble's attorney, James Burger, said he would act as a liaison between Tribble and the police. Burger said that Tribble, 39, wants to cooperate with police to find his wife and that Tribble hired him to take care of police and news media inquiries.

How to help
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ʉۢ A new search for Tracy Tribble will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, starting at the parking lot east of 223 Harmony St. in Council Bluffs.
• Anyone with information can call the Council Bluffs Police Department at 328-4764 or 328-5737.
• Find info on the Web at tracytribble.c om

 
"I think what it comes down to is it's been a lot for him to handle," Burger said of Stan Tribble. "I think he's just looking for someone who has a lot more expertise to manage what's going on."

After being hired, Burger was asked by investigators and the Pottawattamie County Attorney's Office whether police could again search the Tribbles' house at 133 Benton St. and their two cars.

Burger told police that they needed to obtain a search warrant because it would give him a record of the search and because he had just been retained.

After a judge issued the warrant, Bluffs police and members of the Douglas County crime lab went to the house.

Detectives formally interviewed Tribble on Monday, when they recorded his statement at the Bluffs police station.

Because of the ongoing investigation, the search warrant was sealed. Miller, the detective, did not want to comment on the nature of the search.

In the incident that led to the misdemeanor charge filed Thursday, Tracy Tribble had told police that on April 1 her husband grabbed her upper arms and throat, then punched her in the chest, leaving bruises, according to a police report. The couple were arguing about Tracy's having lost her job.

Stan Tribble's attorney declined to comment on the charge. A 2003 charge of domestic assault against Stan Tribble was dropped at Tracy Tribble's request.

Since Tracy Tribble disappeared last week, family and friends have searched area neighborhoods and parks and have distributed fliers. A $75,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the her whereabouts.

Stan Tribble's attorney said his client would like to be part of the family's searches. However, Tracy Tribble's friend Bryon Batchelder of Las Vegas said Stan Tribble has "made no effort to contact the family" and has not participated in any of the family's searches.

Another search is planned for Saturday in the area around the Tribbles' home.



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: EllieAndBlu May 12, 2006, 08:05:53 AM
Thanks so much for posting the article. This incident has been on my mind and saddens me greatly! The husband is a total loser and I believe he has the answers to Tracy's disapperance.I work in the news biz and tragically see these stories regularly - makes me sick and angry!
I am hoping with ALL my energy that I am wrong this time and Tracy is in a safe hiding place! My heart goes out to her family and friends and Jeanne of course. 
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: Kiahpyr May 12, 2006, 09:02:41 AM
Here's a picture of Tracy and Kitana. Tracy is such a wonderful person.
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: EllieAndBlu May 12, 2006, 09:04:42 AM
nice pics - Tracy has such a great smile!
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: smsmith May 12, 2006, 09:07:49 AM
Tracy always has such a broad smile -- and she looks like a little kid in those photos! 
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: dgodden5459 May 12, 2006, 07:17:19 PM
Jeanne my thoughts are with you and your friend. Any news? Keep thinking positive.
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: Icerotti May 12, 2006, 07:21:22 PM
Still thinking of you and your friend...sendi ng positive thoughts
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: Gypsy Jazmine May 12, 2006, 11:42:12 PM
Jeanne, I am sorry I haven't posted until now but I've been reading this thread & sending many prayers.
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: Scootergirl May 13, 2006, 03:01:16 PM
Thanks so much, everyone for checking on things with Tracy in your own time and sending those good thoughts out. I wish I had more news to report. Her husband is back to being a "person of interest" instead of a suspect because the forensic unit didn't find anything when they went back to search the house.

There is another search going on today and they have also contacted the Kentucky law enforcement because a couple of years ago she was planning on going to school there to become a horse trainer. She had told her ex-boyfriend Bryon (who took a leave of absence from his job to help with the search) that if she took off she would either go to Las Vegas where he lives or to Kentucky.

Tracy's mom's friends talked to another psychic who said Tracy "wants to be found". I'm not sure exactly what that means, but it sounds promising on the surface. The other psychic had told them to search Hummell park in Omaha and that there was some connection with a capitol H and small a. Well, as they were searching based on that tip, they found the body of a little girl who had been missing for a few weeks. Her name was Amber Harris.

Is that weird or what?

Tracy's dad and Bryon have been on the Greta Van Susteren show on Fox News Network and Dan Abrams report and my husband has heard reports of her disappearance on satellite radio as he drives across the country so her story has national attention.

Please keep praying we will find her.

My internet is down at home so I'm checking in as often as I can at Starbucks.

Love you ALL!

Jeanne
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: Mom2Sadie May 13, 2006, 03:28:31 PM
Jeanne, I've been thinking a lot about you and your friend and her family. I will continue to pray for all of you and hope that it all turns out ok. Good to hear the story is getting some more national attention.

How are YOU holding up through all of this? You ok?

Big hugs to you and everyone there.
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: 2dogmom May 13, 2006, 03:34:24 PM
Gus and I are thinking and praying for you and your friend..hope all turns out well and Tracy is just in a safe hiding place..-lacy
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: Scootergirl May 13, 2006, 03:56:54 PM
Mom2Sadie: I am on an emotional roller coaster, but I'm hanging in there.

April: I wanted to let you know, too that her dad posted one of the pictures you sent of Tracy holdinng Kitana on the search website (www.tracytribb le.com). I forwarded them to him because I thought that picture might be useful because it shows her with her hair up and in a hat, etc. I guess he thought so, too.

Thanks so much for sending those. I also forwarded your phone # to her mom (her name is Mary in case she calls you).

Once again, you guys are the best support group ever!

Jeanne
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: kgostomski May 14, 2006, 06:29:16 PM
This is Tracy's cousin Kristen from Texas.  I can't believe Uncle John and Aunt Mary are having to go through this.  I just saw Uncle John a few weeks ago at my Uncle's funeral in Chicago.  Although we don't get to see family much with us being in Texas we always think about them.  Please continue to post info on what is going on as the news from Council Bluff's isn't reporting much and with you being in contact with the family it helps.  I have no way of getting in contact with my Uncle John.  Please let them know that their family from Texas is keeping them in our thoughts and prayers and we're keeping in contact with our family from Wisconsin to find out the latest.  Tell them we love them.  Thanks
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: smsmith May 15, 2006, 07:44:49 AM
Jeanne!  I don't have a computer at home, so I was anxious to see the latest news and was CERTAIN they'd have found Tracy by now, or that she'd casually walked in the door and said I'm back.  I'm so sorry to hear there's still no good result to report.

I'm posting the Sunday & Monday newspaper reports:

Monday 5/15
About 30 people continued searching Sunday for Tracy Tribble, a 35-year-old Council Bluffs woman who has been missing since May 3, said friend Bryon Batchelder.

The search of vacant lots and parks began Saturday and was organized by Council Bluffs police and relatives and friends of Tribble. More than 100 people searched Saturday.

No leads were turned up Sunday, Batchelder said.

Sunday, May 14
COUNCIL BLUFFS - More than 100 people searched vacant lots and parks Saturday with the slight hope of finding Tracy Tribble, and a far slighter hope of discovering her alive.

   
From left, Francis Thompson, Lynn Duarksen and Dan Lupardus check maps while coordinating the search for Tracy Tribble in Council Bluffs.
 
Council Bluffs police and relatives and friends of Tribble organized the daylong search for the woman who has been missing since May 3.

Sgt. Ray Mabbitt said the search will resume at 9 a.m. today from the same parking lot near 223 Harmony St. where it began Saturday.

Jeff Hylton of Carter Lake put the goal of the mission succinctly: "I hope we don't find her," he said, "but I hope we find something that leads us to her."

Tribble's father, John Gostomski, said his greatest hope was that they would "find my daughter, preferably well. But as you know, searching like this, that's probably not the case."

Gostomski, who lives in Arizona, said he was grateful for the turnout and for the work of the Council Bluffs officers.

Folding tables were spread over part of the parking lot, and large photos of Tribble were taped to them. Those who know her say it would be out of character for her to leave without telling someone.

Her husband, Stan Tribble, cooperated with law enforcement officers for several days and hired an attorney late last week. Stan Tribble told a police investigator at that time that he did not want to speak with him anymore.

Mabbitt said Stan Tribble did not make an appearance.

Search and rescue teams from Ames, Iowa, and Kansas City, Mo., provided their services. Search dogs participated in the effort. Police furnished manpower and a mobile command center.

Mainly, though, it was Tracy Tribble's friends, and friends of those friends, who went out in teams of 10 or fewer to areas around the town.

Julie Haas, who attended Millard North High School with Tribble, said their main connection was through showing horses. They belonged to the same saddle club, boarded horses at the same place and competed against each other when they were younger.

Haas' brother, Eric Meyer, fondly recalled that if they were not going to win a competition, they would pull for Tribble, and vice versa.

Kellee Ridge of Omaha brought two large black Labrador-Newfoundland mixes named Bonnie and Clyde along for the search. Ridge is a friend of Joanne Harrell, a longtime buddy of Tribble's.

Harrell and her father, Don, walked near the train tracks and beneath the viaduct in central Council Bluffs, tromping through weeds and scouring lots.

Joanne Harrell became friends with Tribble in junior high school, more than 20 years ago.

With Tribble missing for 10 days, Harrell said, it is impossible to be optimistic. Still, she said, a tenacious effort must be made. They made such an effort Saturday.


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: Janese51 May 16, 2006, 07:41:24 AM
Hi,
I am Janese and Tracy Tribble is my husband's first cousin.
Our heart goes out to Uncle Johnny and family and friends. We just saw Uncle Johnny at our Uncle's funeral and wish we could be there helping everyone in the searches.  I don't have an address where Uncle Johnny is staying so we can send cards to him to let him and his wife and Mary know that they are all in our prayers and our whole church is praying for her safety.  I came across your site looking for more update on Tracy and we have only seen one time on Fox news and nothing else besides going on the net on Omaha.Com. We live in Illiois and other relatives whose computer is down is contacting us for info. Please let Uncle Johnny know that our family is holding everyone up in prayer.
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: Scootergirl May 16, 2006, 08:21:56 AM
I just want to let you know that, while there is no new information to report, John (Tracy's dad) emailed me that he ready this post every day is so overwhelmed at your concern and outpouring of support from strangers.

Thanks again for everything.
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: mariannawoof May 16, 2006, 08:29:36 AM
I'm so glad you are keeping us updated on the search for your friend...I've been thinking about her and your situation... continued prayers and hugs from Rhode Island.

xoxo marianna
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: smsmith May 16, 2006, 10:31:47 AM
I'm so glad Tracy's dad is reading this.  Sometimes just knowing you're not alone helps ease the stress.

I would like to propose a time today when all of us at BPO have a prayer-minute for Tracy and her family.

Any suggestions?  Since we're spread out all across the country, maybe this evening around 8:00 p.m. central time?
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: smsmith May 16, 2006, 10:42:28 AM
Cool.  I'll post a new message to let everybody know.
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: kgostomski May 16, 2006, 11:10:48 AM
count me in.....

Uncle John I've talked to dad (Victor) every day since Dan called me.  He told me to let you know that ya'll are in his thoughts and prayers if I was to talk to you.  We don't have a number to reach you at so I figured this was the next closest thing since you are reading it daily.  Just letting you know we're thinking 'bout you.  Email us if you can kgostomski@yahoo.com
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: Janese51 May 16, 2006, 12:19:37 PM
Count us in for 8Pm Central for Prayer for Tracy!

Uncle Johnny, they said you read this every day.  Your sister Rita called and  told me to let you know that you are in her prayers and in everyone elses.  Also to let you know that they are on the phones right now calling everyone for everyone to take a special time out for prayer at 8 p.m. central time tonight for Tracy and family. Ron and I and our family will be praying also at that time. Love you,  Ron and Janice Staron oma8@insightbb.com 
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: EllieAndBlu May 16, 2006, 12:22:08 PM
You too can count me in as well!
I will honor Tracy, her family and friends at 8pm/CT!
It is the least I can do from Atlanta.
Y'all are in my thoughts!
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: MommyOfSchnauzers May 16, 2006, 12:28:55 PM
Me too.  8pm CST tonight.
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: Janese51 May 16, 2006, 01:48:22 PM
Hi today is my first day on here and everyone has so many cute dogs am I able to put mine on also?? Do they have to be pedigree?  I adopted 2 basset hounds they are short dogs but have big paws!!!! If I can join this is it hard to get the pictures on??  I'm inquiring because this is my first time doing this.  Thanks Janice
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: Scootergirl May 16, 2006, 06:06:11 PM
I am overwhelmed at this suggestions. I have to get going home now so I have all the dogs and cats fed by 8pm. Thank you, everyone!

Jeanne
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: kgostomski May 16, 2006, 07:03:32 PM
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.  I have said mine many times over for her safe return.   I have lit my candle for her.

Kristen
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: smsmith May 17, 2006, 07:35:38 AM
Another disheartening article from the Omaha paper.

May 17
Two weeks after the disappearance of Council Bluffs resident Tracy Tribble, her family and friends are clinging to the hope that she left home on her own accord.
 
"We're hoping, of course, that she is out there somewhere and just wanted to get away for a while," said Tribble's father, John Gostomski. "It's so out of character for her. She would've called somebody by now."

During a meeting Tuesday with investigators from the Council Bluffs Police Department, Gostomski said he learned that police are "re-interviewing numerous people that they've already questioned once" in hopes of gleaning some overlooked clue.

Tribble, 35, was last known to have been seen May 3 by her husband, Stan, before he left their home at 133 Benton St. to go to work.

Stan Tribble has said that the couple had a "tiff" the night before Tracy disappeared and that their three-year marriage had its problems.

Tracy Tribble's family has established a $75,000 reward fund for information on her whereabouts.

A new search for Tracy Tribble will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, starting at the parking lot east of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 223 Harmony St. in Council Bluffs.

More than 100 volunteers searched for clues last weekend.

Gostomski said it's also important for people who work in rural areas and drive back roads to watchfor anything unusual in ditches.

Anyone with information can call the Council Bluffs Police Department at 328-4764 or 328-5737.


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: Charlies_Bird_Dog May 17, 2006, 10:27:47 PM
I am Tracy's cousin Charlie from Chicago. Uncle John, I just wanted to say that we are all praying for you and Tracy and hope something good happens soon there.

This is the only video that I've been able to find of what's happening there. Click on the link below and then Scroll down to the link "Search for Tracy Tribble". The video should then play.

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/2815851.html
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: Nicole May 17, 2006, 10:50:38 PM
Jeanne, and all of Tracy's family that is reading this...

I just wanted to say again that I'm heartbroken for you all. But, keeping my prayers and thoughts focused on Tracy and remembering that she can't be separated from your love, no matter where she is.
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: Janese51 May 18, 2006, 04:32:32 PM
Hi Jeanne,
Hello Uncle Johnnie,
We have so many people praying for Tracy and family. Tracy and the family is on the prayer chain in many churches statewide and in ours also!  We are leaving Friday and I think there will be a total of about 10 to 11 of us relatives coming from Illinois and Wisconsin to help this week-end in the search for Tracy. Your family and Tracy is heavy on our hearts and we love you all.  With all of our love, Ron and Janice Staron and fam. 
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: ZinaPina May 18, 2006, 05:04:07 PM
In case no one saw the posting on Angelmissing.c om chat:

The family of Tracy has set up their own tip line.  Tribble's family feared that someone with good info
on her where aboutsmight may not call the police
because they are to intimidated. The number is:

(402) 218-1199

Please pass this on to everyone around the area.

Love to all...Kristen
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: smsmith May 19, 2006, 07:33:53 AM
Still checking in first thing every morning -- and still in disbelief Tracy hasn't been found.  And I'm so frustrated, I can't imagine what her family and friends are going through. 

Take deep breaths. 
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: Scootergirl May 19, 2006, 12:57:15 PM
The latest news does not sound promising. They have just discovered the body of a white female in the water under the bridge that connects Omaha and Council Bluffs. The detectives went to Tracy's mom's house and told her that's all the info. they can give her right now.

There is also another teenager (white, female) missing from Omaha, but her car was found way on the other side of Omaha (not far from where I grew up and where April lives, coincidentally).

I am writing this while on my break at work and am pretty much non-functional otherwise.
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: EllieAndBlu May 19, 2006, 01:04:45 PM
Oh Sweetie..... my heart goes out to you and Tracy's family! I too am hoping for the best for Tracy! She remains in my thoughts! Please know you are not alone - we are all here for you!
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: Kiahpyr May 19, 2006, 01:12:26 PM
OMG!! I'm flipping channels and scouring the news' websites, but so far all they are saying is a body was found. Jeanne I'm so sorry! I'm here for you hun!
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: macybean May 19, 2006, 01:22:16 PM
I am so sorry that you and Tracy's family are going through this. I hope she is found safe. (((hugs))) from Texas.
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: Kiahpyr May 19, 2006, 01:30:50 PM
Here's more information...

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/2834221.html
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: newflvr May 19, 2006, 01:38:36 PM
OH, I am SO sorry!  Please give our love and hugs to her family.  This whole thing is just AWFUL!!! :'(
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: Kiahpyr May 19, 2006, 01:46:33 PM
Here's another article

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060519/NEWS01/60519010/1001/OBITUARIES03

There's goijng to be a press conference this afternoon. I'll be watching for it.
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: EllieAndBlu May 19, 2006, 01:50:17 PM
Here's another article

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060519/NEWS01/60519010/1001/OBITUARIES03

There's goijng to be a press conference this afternoon. I'll be watching for it.


Do you happen to know what time the press conference is?
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: Kiahpyr May 19, 2006, 01:52:51 PM
Here's another article

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060519/NEWS01/60519010/1001/OBITUARIES03

There's goijng to be a press conference this afternoon. I'll be watching for it.


Do you happen to know what time the press conference is?

The article doesn't give an exact time. :-\ I'm hoping they'll show it on tv right away or I'll have to wait for the 4 o'clock news. :(
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: EllieAndBlu May 19, 2006, 01:56:24 PM
I'll keep watching the News wires and hoping for good news!
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: EllieAndBlu May 19, 2006, 02:47:48 PM
Here is the latest from www.WOWT.com (NBC station) 

Body Found In River:
 
Authorities have recovered a woman's body from the Missouri River near Council Bluffs. The woman's identity is not known. An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday morning.

Council Bluffs authorities say they were told of a body in the water near Progressive Park, at 6865 Gifford Road around 10:30 Friday morning. The woman's body was recovered within about an hour of that initial report.

Authorities have said only that the body is that of a white female and it was being taken to the State Mdical Examiner's office in Ankeny, Iowa for the autopsy.

Sgt. Jerry Mann, with the Council Bluffs Police Department says, "I have no idea as to identity of this individual we found today. That identity is unknown at this time. And, again, we'll be awaiting the results from the autopsy at 9 o'clock tomorrow."

Sgt. Mann says that a pest control worker found the body and reported it to authorities.

Police have been in contact with the family of Tracy Tribble, a Council Bluffs woman missing for more than a week, but again, there has been no positive identification of the body found in the river Friday morning. The nature of the conversation between police and Ms. Tribble's family is not known.
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: Kiahpyr May 19, 2006, 04:08:18 PM
Tracy's mom's friends talked to another psychic who said Tracy "wants to be found". I'm not sure exactly what that means, but it sounds promising on the surface. The other psychic had told them to search Hummell park in Omaha and that there was some connection with a capitol H and small a. Well, as they were searching based on that tip, they found the body of a little girl who had been missing for a few weeks. Her name was Amber Harris.


It was just confirmed that the remains found in Hummell park were that of Amber Harris. She was 12 years old and has been missing for six months. It's been a very sad day in Omaha. :(
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: Scootergirl May 19, 2006, 04:22:37 PM
Here is the latest from www.WOWT.com (NBC station) 

Police have been in contact with the family of Tracy Tribble, a Council Bluffs woman missing for more than a week, but again, there has been no positive identification of the body found in the river Friday morning. The nature of the conversation between police and Ms. Tribble's family is not known.


They have been in contact with the other girl's family, too. But, I have to admit, this doesn't look good. I can't breathe.
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: DixieSugarBear May 19, 2006, 04:31:52 PM
I wish we could make it all better and give you a big hug.
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: Scootergirl May 19, 2006, 04:35:22 PM
I could use a big hug. Johann is still on the road and all my friends went out of town this weekend.
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: newflvr May 19, 2006, 04:38:05 PM
(((((((((((((Okay...here's a big, huge, slobbery, hairy cyber-hug!!!  You are adored!!!)))))))))))))  This is really tough....but we're with you!!
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: Scootergirl May 19, 2006, 04:39:23 PM
(((((((((((((Okay...here's a big, huge, slobbery, hairy cyber-hug!!!  You are adored!!!)))))))))))))  This is really tough....but we're with you!!

I know you are - you all are the best! I can feel that hug and the slobbers all the way over here.

Jeanne
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: Gypsy Jazmine May 19, 2006, 10:58:12 PM
I could use a big hug. Johann is still on the road and all my friends went out of town this weekend.
No, your friends did not go all go out of town...I'm still here in Iowa...((((((((hang in there))))))))!! :-*
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: ZinaPina May 20, 2006, 05:27:08 PM
I just spoke with my counsin and some of our family is there with Uncle John and Aunt Mary at the moment.  Uncle John is doing a press conference as I type.  The news stations that Dan said were there are KETV and Action 3.  Also Fox News has been there. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.  The good Lord above will take care of whomever has done this to Tracy. 

Kristen
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: BarkleysMum May 20, 2006, 06:41:52 PM
Jeanne & all Tracy's friends and family - I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss.  Words seem worthless at this time, but please know that I'm holding you all in prayer tonight.
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: Scootergirl May 20, 2006, 07:59:04 PM
As my worst fears were confirmed this afternoon, I still want to say thank you to everyone here. I'm so grateful Tracy's cousins found this site, too and I hope to meet you all in Omaha as soon as the arrangements are made. I still can't believe this has happened. It's like I'm watching it happen to someone else and there is still a tiny part of my brain that doesn't comprehend that this is permanent.

I've been going back and forth all day from breaking down and sobbing to being completely numb. I hope this is normal.

The worst thing about all this, to me, is that Tracy - beautiful, vivacious, spontaneous Tracy with the infectious laugh - was thrown in the river like a piece of trash. This I cannot forgive. Whomever is responsible for this - whatever warped reason they have - could at least have had the decency to bury her or leave her somewhere that she would be found, not just toss her into the river to wash up like common refuse.

Anyway, sorry. I had to get that out.

Somehow, some way, I will find an answer to why this happened. Thankfully, I know with your help and the help of my wonderful friends and family here, I will find the strength to cope with this in the coming days.

April and EllieandBlu - I will look you up when I get to Omaha.

Love you all,
Jeanne
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: MommyOfSchnauzers May 20, 2006, 08:04:57 PM
I am so sorry Jeanne and to Tracy's family and other friends.  I am just so so sorry for your loss.
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: chaos270 May 20, 2006, 08:36:58 PM
I'm so sorry to hear it was Tracy. she sounds like such a wonderful person and she will live on in everyone's hearts.  I hope they find whoever did this and that justice is served. Jeanne remember we are all here for you.
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: jabear May 20, 2006, 08:39:17 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss Jeanne. PLease know that you ar ein our hearts and prayers. We'll be here for you every step of the way and somehow, justice will be served.
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: Icerotti May 20, 2006, 09:46:05 PM
I am sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this trying time.
Michelle
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: newflvr May 20, 2006, 10:12:09 PM
I am so, so sorry!!! :'(

I can't imagine the feeling that must be running through you from sadness, to rage, to feeling helpless.  Please know we are all standing with you!!
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: amylynn May 21, 2006, 03:54:46 AM
(((((Jeanne)))))

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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: longshadowfarms May 21, 2006, 07:29:36 AM
I'm so sorry, Jeanne!  I can't even imagine the horror you and the family are experiencing.  Words are inadequate - hope you can feel the hearfelt care and concern coming through.  :'(
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: Kiahpyr May 21, 2006, 09:43:34 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Tracy was a wonderful person! Jeanne I look forward to your call. ((HUGS))
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: Gypsy Jazmine May 21, 2006, 10:48:47 AM
I am so sorry...I don't even have the words to express how much. :'(
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: Softhug May 21, 2006, 11:06:08 AM
Jeanne and Tracy's family and friends I just wanted to let you know you are all in my prayers and thoughts as well.  My heart goes out to all of you.  I'm sorry just doesn't seem like enough... 
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: Scootergirl May 21, 2006, 08:37:15 PM
Thank you all again for your support. I talked to Tracy's mom today. They aren't sure when her body will be released because they still want to do some more forensic testing and toxicology, etc.

They did say they think she has been in the river since she went missing.  They also said there were "marks" on her body, but they didn't elaborate except to say it definitely made it a homicide investigation.

Her parents aren't even sure who they will release the body to, but her husband is back to being a "suspect" again.

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: Bella's mom May 21, 2006, 09:24:50 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss.  That is just horrible.  Please keep us all up to date with any developments on who could have done this. :'( ??? >:(
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: smsmith May 22, 2006, 07:26:27 AM
We're here for you, Jeanne.

I believe sobbing and numbness are the "normal" reactions for this tragedy.  Fearing the unknown for so long, then facing the most horrible news. 

Please take extra good care of yourself during this time, all this stress isn't easy to overcome. 

Tracy will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.



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: EllieAndBlu May 22, 2006, 08:05:24 AM
To Jeanne and Tracy's family... my heart aches for you all! My thoughts and prayers are with each of you!
Jeanne - please know we are all here for you! May you take comfort in all your wonderful memories of Tracy.... esp. those of the recent months when y'all reconnected.
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: Nicole May 22, 2006, 08:10:23 AM
Jeanne,
 I don't know what to say, but wanted you to know that I'm devastated. This is terrible news. I'm just thinking and praying for you. I know how much Tracy meant to you. I can relate. My best friend is a BPOer, and I've known her for 24 years...if anything ever happened to her, I don't know what I would do.
 We're here for ya, Jeanne.

Nicole
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: aggghgmom May 22, 2006, 09:48:43 AM
Jeanne, Tracy's Family & Friends,

I too am So sorry for the loss of your beloved Tracy.  What a horrible ending to such a beautiful life.  Keep with you the wonderful memories of Tracy.

I will be thinking and praying for your family and prayine that the horrible, evil person that did this will be caught quickly and you will find some justice and closure to this terrible circumstance.

Randy
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: Boyle May 22, 2006, 11:34:22 AM
That is so tragic.  My heart goes out to all the family and friends of Tracy.  It sounds like she touched so many lives.  You are all in my thoughts.
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: k2campbell May 22, 2006, 12:28:30 PM
Jeanne and Tracy's family and friends,

I am so sorry for the loss of Tracy.  This is a devasting story and I don't know what else to say.  We are all here for you - please take care.

Kelly & Kate :-*
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: Scootergirl May 22, 2006, 02:09:34 PM
I wanted to let you all know that Tracy's website has been changed to a memorial site and her family is asking that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Council Bluffs Humane Society and Noah's Wish. I think her dad may also add a link to Sky Ark, a transport organization made up of private pilots (because he is a small engine pilot himself).

I think that is a beautiful way to honor her. She has always been an animal lover and advocate. In fact, I want to share with you one of my favorite stories about Tracy.

When we were about 13, Tracy and I went to some kind of fair or carnival in Omaha. They had all kinds of midway games and at one of them there was this big roulette kind of wheel with a cage on top. Inside the cage was a rat. You would put your quarter on a color and the carny man would spin the wheel then lift the cage, then whatever color the dizzy rat stopped on would win.

Tracy saw this and had a fit! She started screaming at the man and bolted towards him, fists flying, yelling about how cruel that was to the rat! I had to hold her back and make her walk away. She broke down crying and plotted for the rest of the day how she was going to steal the rat away from the carny. Of course, at 13 you're pretty powerless, but I bet she made quite the impression on that guy - she sure did on me.
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: smsmith May 22, 2006, 03:03:22 PM
It's good that the donations will go to an animal group -- gives all of us here an opportunity to show Tracy's friends and family our sympathy.

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: Teamshredit May 23, 2006, 03:47:27 PM
My heart goes out to all that were close to Tracy....I'm so sorry it came to this. I hope the police find and convict whoever did this very quickly.

Meredith
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: Kiahpyr May 24, 2006, 07:23:07 AM
I just recieved information that Tracy's funeral will be next wednesday. That is if her husband will release the body for burial.

The police did search her home again monday night, but not saying if they found anything. I'm hoping we'll find out what happened to her soon. She and her family deserves peace.
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: Scootergirl May 24, 2006, 09:35:01 AM
That's sort of true, April. The earliest they can have her funeral is Wednesday. Stan is absolutely refusing to sign the release for her body. In fact, the police had to take custody of her body and move it to a secret location to prevent someone from bringing in a false release form and taking her body illegally.

Stan's lawyer is even telling him to sign the release, but he won't do it unless he is given a guarantee that he will be allowed to attend the funeral. Whatever.

I went to the Dr. today and he said I was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My blood pressure was high for the first time in my life and I broke down twice at the dr.'s office. He gave me some Zoloft and something else to help me sleep and is having a grief counselor call me to set up an appointment.

Hopefully, we'll know something more definitive about the funeral today. We all need some closure.

Jeanne

p.s. Sarah asked me to repost the links for donations in Tracy's name. The links can be found on Tracy's memorial website: www.tracytribb le.com
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: smsmith May 24, 2006, 09:43:22 AM
Jeanne -- I'm so glad you went to the doctor! 

What a weird complication -- about the husband not releasing the body.  Does he think it will postpone them finding something out?  Hate to be so suspicious, (Innocent till proven guilty) but after all she's been through, you'd think he'd want her to have a proper burial.  Maybe he's having PTSD too.

Thank you for the link.

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: ZinaPina May 24, 2006, 04:47:49 PM
Autopsy results just release Omaha.com..... He needs to be banished from this earth the same way he did to Tracy.  The details are too much for me to put on here, but excuse my French I hope he dies in h*ll for what he did to her.  I'm sorry you can't say anyone else did it when the cops are removing bedding and fiding a liner and pad in the trash can from the bed.  Uncle John you take care of him and use all your resources that you possibly can to hang his @ss.  We love you.

Kristen
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: Scootergirl May 24, 2006, 05:44:24 PM
I just made my plane reservations. I will get in Monday afternoon and will leave Thursday morning.

The visitation is Tuesday and funeral Wednesday. Tracy's mom is determined to make this the most beautiful, significant service for her daughter.

April, I'll call you when I get there.

Jeanne
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: DixieSugarBear May 24, 2006, 08:49:30 PM
Hugs and be safe on the trip.

Lisa