Holly Bobo Missing And Endangered: Are Suspects Naming Themselves- Odd Dodd?
Darden, TN–
On the eve of the 4 week anniversary of missing Darden, TN nursing student, Holly Bobo, new investigative details are being learned about the case. Two unofficial persons of interest have taken their case “public” in a way.
While blinkoncrime.com was aware of this information, a decision was made to withhold it in the interests of the cases “active” status previously.
That was, until today, when one of the known person’s of interests in Holly’s disappearance, outed himself publicly.
Jonathan Dodd, son of Bradley Grafton Dodd, and Dena Logan Dodd, chose the Parsons topix forum to “defend” himself against what he termed “death threats”.
Blink, Editor In Chief of www.blinkoncrime.com, was able to confirm the poster on the topix forum was indeed, Jon Dodd.
Speaking exclusively to www.blinkoncrime on the condition of anonymity, an extended family member of the Dodd family, sheds more light on Master Dodd’s claims.
“.. Yes, that is definitely him. I have no idea how he can say he does not know the Bobo family, he went to Scotts Hill with Holly for a short time. Karen Bobo, Holly’s Mom, worked for Grafton Dodd, his grandfather, when he was the principle of the Parson’s junior High when it was still there, Brad and Grafton are on the school board, there is no way that is true what is said.
Jon Dodd High School List From His myspace
When he is saying something was stolen from the property, he is talking about the ATV you wrote about before, when I saw that, I knew you were aware of him. Sandy called the sheriffs department before she knew that Holly was missing to report that their ATV was stolen. Sandy is also the cheer leading coach at Riverside High, since forever, and she got into some minor trouble a few years back because she got caught rigging the tryouts. Nothing major, but everyone knew about it. Dena, his Mom, was a teacher at Riverside shortly after he got transferred, which is weird again.
Everyone in this family has been covering for Jon since he was a kid. I could not believe when he stabbed Brad with a scissors when he was about 8 1/2, there was a big cover up. Last year Dena moved to Gwinnett County because the grands let him get away with anything. He has a baby with Shelby Sellers and nobody really even knew about that until after.
Jon went to the great-grandparents for a while in Arab, Ala in 2006 after the girl was killed in the car accident that got his ass beat up when he said she deserved it, and again, nobody said a word. Brad and Dena started up that Boy Scouts thing for him and (redacted by blink).
What is he talking about? What does donate DNA mean? O that is totally him, I can tell by the “I get paid to hunt” or whatever. Speaking of hunting, the abandoned cabin that volunteers found, when Grafton was told, was when he refused permission for any other searches and they got a warrant. Grafton and Sandy were seen removing a mattress from that part of the property, the one they found in the place where the outhouses were used recently. (redacted) saw him in WalMart, he looked at her and said he did not do it, I swear. Really scary.
He (Jon) did not donate DNA, it was taken from him in the parking lot of Tuckers Diner, he did not have a choice. The LE came there and showed some papers. Grafton’s was taken too, but I don’t know were, I heard it was at the area of the Pugh property, by that Shayne Austin’s parents house.
Another doozie…”
The X Factor
A former boyfriend of Holly Bobo’s, Blake Barnett, is also doing nothing to avoid being scrutinized. It is clear from his facebook postings that he is aware of his “celebrity”, and that folks following this case, are reading.
While it does not make him a bad guy, we have confirmed that he has had a background of alleged violence, in a former relationship with Holly Bobo.
He was the first name utttered by Holly Bobo’s parents, Dana and Karen, when they learned of her abduction.
That said, there is no known evidence linking Mr. Barnett to Holly’s disappearance.
Barnett is no stranger to violence, unfortunately, Blake, his brother and sister lost their parents Timothy and Janice in a brutal murder in 1993.
John Robinson, with actus reus assistance from his wife Kimberly, murdered both of the Barnett’s because they were after him for bounced checks.
Amelia, Blake’s little sister, was left in her crib for 48 hours before police found her while looking for the Barnett’s. She survived.
There have been no official suspects or persons of interest named in the disappearance of Holly Bobo in 4 weeks.
There has not been a LE update to her case since May 2.
The search effort for Holly Bobo continues.
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OK, so I know I’m not the only one asking but really, why are the people of this town being so quiet? Is it fear for Holly, fear for themselves or a fear of saying something that would compromise the case?
I dont care how small a town is or how tight people are, there is no excuse to protect some worthless piece of garbage that did this to Holly and her family. I really hope none of these people who are “protecting their own” have the nerve to step foot in church before God!!!
gamer
I don’t understand the mentaility of towns peoples protecting their own. The most likely outcome of this situation is the person responsible is going to offended again or has some history of it. How many times do you let someone get away with something before you relize your liven in a community with a killer. Thats just my thoughts on that topic, but its seems like your saying le don’t want to solve the case either. I could be wrong but thats just the impression I got from you comments. Just my two cents
Here’s my take on the small town issue-small town=big fears. If lots of people really are related to each other and are close, then the guilty party is feared because of extended family and/or circle of friends. Not to mention that police cannot say 100% that someone in particular did this because they don’t have enough evidence.
So if you tell, there is a good chance someone from the area is going to take it out on you. Not that keeping info from LE is right, but fear is a problem if things are as they appear to be. You talk, and you are a hero to some and an enemy to others. JMO
Its really difficult to explain to folks that arnt familiar with this way of living. Its a small community and everyone knows everyone through kin. I won’t go there regarding the local law but the TBI/FBI/US Marshalls still make their presence known and are in contact with the family. Everything is very hush hush now more then before. I like most folks have my thoughts on the matter. Without saying to much its just my opinion that a whole lot more work went towards covering up this crime due to a critical oversight made by the suspects. Things have went further then ever expected. Them that know the family knew things weren’t right when they weren’t talking. That’s not Dana or Karen ‘s characters. I have never seen such fear and anxiety as they carry now. There is lots of rumors and some are very hurtful. I don’t have a clue where Holly is but I believe things are being done at many different angles to bring her home.
Is it the locals’ impressions that LE is also fearful to do anything? I hope that is not the case.
I am surprised that no one has taken the law into their own hands at this point, if the Bobos think that they know who is responsible. I also hope that doesn’t happen.
Prayers for Holly and all who love her.
#5 “covering up this crime due to a critical oversight made by the suspects.” I understand that you cannot elaborate, but I find this statement confirmation of the theory that this began with someone known to the family. JMO
@Gamer,
I understand that you have to be careful with how you word things, but is there any way possible you could elaborate on this statement “a whole lot more work went towards covering up this crime due to a critical oversight made by the suspects.” Maybe you could just add a little to clarify. TIA!
I can’t speak for Gamer but I believe the critical oversight being referred to is Clint being home and being a witness.
Well I think ya’ll have the information right here on this site that should tell ya’ll that you ain’t heard the complete story yet.
Disinformation.
AS in?
B
Sounds to me like the original intent of the crime was not sexual or violent, however, as things progressed the final result could have escalated to or resulted in rape and/or murder. Kind of like she was abducted as revenge or payback for something one of her family members did, but the abductor(s) got carried away and possibly fearful and wound up hurting or accidentally killing her….and from there the end result and cover-up makes everything worse than originally expected.
I would also be very curious to find out what the “critical oversight” was……
#9 I agree, that Clint being home was a huge oversight.
My comment didn’t post?
Earlier on, a poster named Luke asked if anyone had heard about Holly receiving a creepy message the night before from one of the guys mentioned on this site. If that happened maybe that was the critical oversight. It could also explain why Holly was up at 4:30 in the morning the day of the abduction. Maybe she was scared!
Gamer
Its seems like your indicated the suspects were incontact with the family before this happened. Also you said suspects which means then one. Then these suspects went to great strides to cover their tracks. I don’t know I am probley wrong but thats the insight I got from you comments. Just my two cents.
Two questions (if Clint is the “critical oversight”):
1. Does anybody think Clint was able to give LE MORE information that what was released to the public? (in other words, more than just an approximate time of abduction and vague description of the suspect)? If not, is his eyewitness account really a “critical” oversight?…..it’s all very vague, IMO.
2. Does anyone know if Clint has his own car? Seems like if the perp was a family acquaintance, he would have recognized Clint’s vehicle and possibly aborted the abduction…..All I can figure is he either doesn’t have his own vehicle or it was parked in a garage where it could not be seen.
Sorry, just cannot stop thinking about all the “ins and outs” of this twisted case.
Maybe I am reading too much into all the missing cases, but I do have to wonder if Holly’s case, Lauren Spierer’s case and Katelyn Markham’s case are connected. I know it’s unlikely, but Holly went missing in April in TN, Lauren in June in Indiana, and now Katelyn in August in OH.
They are all young adult women, missing with very little info to go on. Blink, any chance of a connection?
Chris,
My opionion only…. yes Clint was able to give LE more info than what is being released. I believe this is why he does not do so well in interviews-he can’t release the whole story to the public and due to this his account of what happened that morning does not make sense to the public.
From info I’ve heard Clint does have his own car but had parked it in the garage-not sure if that was typical or not.
#16 – I agree with you regarding Clint’s interviews. I heard that the car was in a garage and that it was not typical. JMO
I think the people in town are quiet because they dont KNOW anything.
A big reward is sitting there for the taking and that is alot of money for most in that community. Im sure many calls were made but were not any good…
I Think the secret lies within the home! JMO
I have way to many questions that have no answers.
And they lead me back to where it all began!
All just my opinion!
Sammy,
I hear what you are saying…but those that are in the KNOW were likely involved so they would not be able to claim any money. Those that may not have been directly involved but were maybe in the cover up have enough money and are not about to turn on of their “own” in for any amount of money. Others are just flat out scared.
Yes, there are a lot of questions with no answers (at least to the general public) but I really believe that if Clint or any of the Bobo’s was a POI or suspect LE/TBI etc. would be zoning in on them and only them and that is not the case. IMO, if Clint did do something, it would not be that hard to “break” him and the case would have been solved by now.
I think the last few posts have hit on some things which can be deduced but haven’t been released:
1. There seems to be some level of family ties to the abduction.
2. Clint was not expected to be home.
3. Clint saw more than the public has been told.
4. The original intent of the abduction may not have been murder.
5. It appears that multiple people were involved in the abduction.
6. There has been a cover-up by some who weren’t involved initially.
All just speculation, but some things are becoming more clear, I believe.
Chris – in addition I think we can say that there is a good chance that there are family members involved with both the Bobo side and the perp’s side.
August 31, 2011 at 12:00 pm Well I think ya’ll have the information right here on this site that should tell ya’ll that you ain’t heard the complete story yet. Disinformation.
AS in?
B
I hope you didn’t take this the wrong way Blink. You have done a fine job on this here site.
My comment was a response of sorts instead of telling what what hasn’t been told.
Good point, 1st time! I believe that is very likely.
Chris, I agree with the deductions in your post more than anything I’ve heard so far in this case.
chris says:
September 1, 2011 at 11:38 am
I guess if you take those deductions one step further, you could say
1. The family ties involved Clint or Natalie (I’m not sure if you could include Dana or Karen, although I read where Dana had a conflict with some guy at his work).
2. The perp would be someone who would NOT expect Clint to be home on a Wednesday morning…..someone that would know Clint’s schedule well enough to be totally suprised by his actually being there.
3. Maybe Clint KNOWS more that has been released…..moreso than actually SEEING more than has been released.
4. The intent was not sexual and was not murder….but possibly escalated to that. Therefore, the result was an “accident” that the perp’s friends/family think the perp should not be turned in for.
5. Multiple people were involved, and also, multiple people (including Dana and Karen) knew beforehand this was a possiblity.
6. Multiple people (on both the family side and the perp side) have helped cover tracks. (Maybe even Natalie or Clint?)
Given what Gamer said, maybe I’m taking the general deductions too far, and it seems without more family history I may be overstepping the boundaries of the generalizations I made.
At this point…WHO KNOWS?
Hi Everyone!
Chris I think you are on to something. I think from reading the last few days it seems like Clint was the “oversight” that Gamer mentioned or there was an altercation that went to far and evidence was left that couldnt be taken back like blood from the suspect. This would put him in a predicament I would think. I read on another site that the neighbors son was outside when he heard the scream and someone said that a truck was seem speeding away south. Is this the neighbor to the South that heard the scream? I looked on the map and I think it must be because it seems that the family owns the property to the North if Im reading it right. If so it is highly possible that he saw her. Maybe? Another thing IF Clint did see more that he is letting on and/or the neighbor saw the truck and possibly more, then this is a whole lot more serious then what it appears.
Chris
Good assement but like you said at this point who knows. I agree with you a thousand percent on all your points. I think the critcal mistake the perp made had to be something they did before the event took place. Just my two cents.
Chris your summary is thought provoking and your conclusion is accurate. Who knows? With such little media investigation, main stream or otherwise, we are left to speculate and have largely the Bobo families statements with which to work. They have been so forthcoming it is hard to imagine any version other than what they have said.
My take is if indeed it is someone local, (the most likely imo), then someone or others know. There are no secrets in such a small town.
If it is a person from a ‘positioned’ family, and that family is covering then shame on them. It is not only unjust it is un-American. It brings their integrity into question and I would assume over time a price would have to paid for their involvement.
I am curious about readings elsewhere that mention the neighbor lady and her role in the phone calls. She has a son living on her property?
The surfacing of the cousin also brings an interesting twist.
I still can’t unscramble a time line…a then b then c etc…?
No question the testosterone and machismo in those parts could easily become important to this investigation, if not threaten the peace going forward.
Curiouser and curiouser.
We can only begin at the beginning and go on till we come to the end: then stop.
All my opinion only. ;-I
If it is true that a “truck was seen speeding away” then why do description of the truck, however vague? LE has never mentioned a vehicle other than to possibly say (or the Bobos said) that one was probably involved. I think that is just a rumor, personally.
My reasoning is that LE can’t rule out anyone officially, including the family, because they don’t know what happened. So how could they rule anyone out? How can anyone ever be completely ruled out as a suspect/POI in any crime, until it is solved? I guess only by physical alibi?
OMG did anyone see JD’s myspace? I just saw it and he changed the name to BLINK! You have got to be kidding me! Then his FB is a pic of his flippin truck that just so happens to be the same COLOR, MAKE, AND MODEL of the alleged truck seen at the time of the abduction! What in the heck is wrong with this guy? Who does something like that? OMG I am so disturbed right now! This guy is acting beyond bizarre. This is REAL LIFE a beautiful young woman is missing and the details surrounding her abduction are so unclear its like a really sick joke!!! The fact that this young guy feels its obviously OK in his head to what…??? I dont even know how to describe it besides to say he can’t possibly be right in the head. I really hope I haven’t said something that will prevent you from posting this Blink. I REALLY think it needs to be said though. I am just absouletly heartbroken for this family and after reading a little on other sites I am very concerned about some individuals and their motives. There are some types of evil that I will never be able to understand.
I don’t understand if le has evidence pointing towards someone why they at least can’t get the person for kidnapping. I understand they can’t get murder charges without no body. Can anyone explain this to me. Thats one thing that has confused me in this case. Just my two cents.
I’ve been following since day #1, just because I have a daughter and because I’m familiar with the area (but do not live there).
Everything I’ve “deduced” has been from what I’ve read. Obviously, we all know the facts that have been officially “released,” but I think you can begin to read between the lines on some things. I don’t know Gamer, but he seems to be a bit more connected to the situation, and I found his input revealing (considering it’s authentic).
I had no clue this Natalie cousin existed until reading here on Blink. Blink did not refute her existence, and seemed to think she was a piece of the puzzle. Otherwise, I would never have deduced a cousin may be involved.
I do think as Gamer said, there is some “DIS-information” being peddled by LE and by the media. Therefore, it’s impossible to connect any dots or form a time-line.
The Bobos (and LE) said they believed it was somebody “familiar” with the family. I guess that just leaves the rest of us to wonder just how “familiar” they were.
I wonder what would happen if someone was “kidnapped” but then died trying to escape, and the kidnapper covered the tracks. It leaves the question that Jeff raised unanswered as far as why can’t they detain somebody for “kidnapping” if someone knew or witnessed the event…..maybe Blink can chime in on this?
And on the “DIS-infomation” that Gamer referred to:
1. Maybe she went “willingly.” Clint did change his story from “dragged” and “lead by the arm” to “walked into the woods with” the abductor.
2. Maybe it was not Natalie’s blood in the garage. This was only reported by Dana in one interview. Never heard it from LE. Maybe it wasn’t hers or was someone else’s. In fact, was there any blood at all?
3. Maybe some people involved were not at the scene. Maybe Natalie “knew” Clint’s and Natalie’s schedule, and gave info to the perp that was not correct.
4. Maybe Dana and Karen knew the abduction was possible, could have prevented it by calling someone or staying at home, but did not take it seriously?
5. Maybe the neighbor’s call about a scream (or the alleged neighbor’s son’s eyewitness account about a truck speeding away) is not true at all. We have never heard anything definitive about the 911 calls or the neighbor.
6. So maybe she went willingly and found herself in a compromised situation. Then, when she tried to leave, she wasn’t allowed to or something went awry. The searches started so quickly and were so huge, maybe the perp got scared. Maybe she’s alive….maybe not….but at this point if she is returned (alive or dead), the perp and his family friends (and maybe her family/frieds) know charges will be levied even though they don’t feel the perp is really responsible for what the charges will be.
Maybe this is how perps get off whatever charges are levied against them…..”reasonable doubt.” But this case has “reasonable doubt” written all over the facts we have been given.
Again…..I don’t know any more than anyone else. I just continue to try to consider all the different angles considering we have very few concrete facts to contemplate.
I wish Blink would chime in on Jeff’s “kidnapping” question and Gamer’s “DIS-infomation” statement……
1. It was never reported it was Natalie’s blood in the garage- it was not.
2. Clint was honest, and TBI spoke for him for a while for tactical reasons.
B
Sorry, Blink, I meant to type maybe it wasn’t Holly’s blood in the garage. How are we to know given Gamer’s “dis-information” statement?
And, you seem to be confident that Clint had no prior knowledge of the impending situation. How can you/we be sure of that?
I have been following Holly’s case from the beginning. I have never posted here but read here regularly. I am so perplexed.
Is there any way this attack on Holly could have been directed toward Drew or his family?
Holly’s mom said that the blood IS Holly’s when she was on JVM show…
Blink, what is up with my comment? Was it unpostable?
Everything I have for you is up except the one you marked private?
B
Yes. I was leaving the “private” one up to your discretion – I know they are all up to your discretion, but I mean I didn’t know if you wanted that broadcasted or not.
I opted not to because I dont want allegations like that discussed without any merit, until it happens there actually is some, if ever.
B
Blink – does LE know for certain some or all of the people involved in Holly’s disappearance? If so, what is their reason for not publicly naming any suspects or even persons of interest? You stated that TBI was speaking for Clint and had changed his story for tactical reasons. Is the TBI’s refusal to utilize the media another tactical effort, or is there another reason the media is being kept away? What is your opinion on why the town is being so hush hush about this? Does the family and LE know what happened to Holly but they just don’t know where she is? Thank you for any answers you can provide. You are a wonderful resource for tragedies like this that we want to keep a focus on when the mainstream media can’t or won’t.
TBI is employing the only strategy they know, I cannot tell you weak LE in general is on utliizing media to progress leads in cases. It is a risky business to a case, and they are not electronically equipped to manage it either.
This is a local, and it is likely someone that knows the family, definitely Holly, and a very tiny community functioning with suspicion to go around. It is a hot box if you will.
B
Blink
Can LE arrest and charge someone with kidnapping if they are ID’d by a witness or do they need more then an ID like physical evidence/ victim?
Happy to be a patch in this quilt..:)
You guys are totally cracking me up, you commented to see what color you were, tell the truth, lol!
Happy to have you.
B
You caught me…I wanted to see my pattern & color…I like this idea
lol
Just remember everyone, it is random, I have no control, and truth is, I have not even seen what I will be if I log in outside of the admin
B
Hi Blink,
I think you’re doing a great job of keeping this forum in control. I read a lot and some other forums are definitely out of control. Respectfully, I wish we had more information, but it appears that the TBI & LE together have this case wrapped like a burrito, probably to hide their less than stellar performance. I keep hoping for a break in this case come soon. Thank You.
I do not mean to take away from the seriousness here, folks, but I want GoneCountry’s Quilt square!!
I knew this would happen.
You have the only East Coast Fall color scheme and then this.
lol
B
I didn’t even notice the cute squares! lol
So anybody know the answer to my question?
I am thinking they would need to have physical proof still cause anyone can accuse anyone right?
Blink are posts missing? Some names have nothing under them.
Praying for Holly! Clint said he feels they are closer now then ever!! Amen!
GoneCountry: they can but it wouldn’t be very smart. Without evidence they’d never get a conviction and if they ended up getting sufficient evidence at that point they couldn’t charge the person again. Wondering what color/pattern I’m gonna get…
When Clint said “They are closer than ever..” I took it as the family and community is closer than ever…!!! I wish it meant more, maybe I’m wrong… Just sayin’
Could someone specify or post a link to where Clint said, “they are closer than ever” ??
Haven’t heard that one….