Police Chief: Alexis Patterson Probably Not Alive
Arthur Jones Says Department Still Gets New Information
Posted: 1:15 pm CDT September 10, 2002Updated: 7:44 pm CDT September 10, 2002
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Arthur Jones said 7-year-old girl who disappeared from her Milwaukee neighborhood more than four months ago may never be found alive
He said in an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press that new information still comes into his department about Alexis Patterson, who has been missing since May 3."Every day there's something new, but it's more nuances than something that's going to give us some real direction. Obviously we follow up on every lead. We have some theories. But after having said all of that, there's nothing new," Jones said.Jones said the open case is frustrating, because he wants to keep hoping that Alexis is alive and someone is caring for her, but he said experience tells him that's probably not what happened.Jones said he agrees with people who say Alexis' disappearance hasn't received as much attention as that of several white girls who've been missing this summer across the country.Alexis' Description:
He said in an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press that new information still comes into his department about Alexis Patterson, who has been missing since May 3."Every day there's something new, but it's more nuances than something that's going to give us some real direction. Obviously we follow up on every lead. We have some theories. But after having said all of that, there's nothing new," Jones said.Jones said the open case is frustrating, because he wants to keep hoping that Alexis is alive and someone is caring for her, but he said experience tells him that's probably not what happened.Jones said he agrees with people who say Alexis' disappearance hasn't received as much attention as that of several white girls who've been missing this summer across the country.Alexis' Description: - 3 feet 8 inches tall, 42 pounds
- Last seen wearing a red hooded jacket with a gray stripe down the sleeve
- Had two French braids pulled back into a ponytail
- Had on white Nike shoes, a light-purple blouse and blue jeans
- Carrying a pink Barbie doll book bag
Previous Stories:
- August 12, 2002: Dive Team Searches River For Alexis Patterson
- August 5, 2002: Family Still Hopeful For Alexis Patterson's Return
- August 1, 2002: Alexis Patterson's Family Reacts To Kidnappings
- July 11, 2002: Alexis Patterson Search Group Launches Web Site
- July 11, 2002: Alexis Patterson Search Group Launches Web Site
- June 28, 2002: Teens From Around Midwest Join Alexis Patterson Search
- June 20, 2002: Missing Milwaukee Girl Finally Gets National Exposure
- May 13, 2002: Search Expands For Alexis Patterson
- May 10, 2002: Young Milwaukee Girl Vanished One Week Ago
- May 6, 2002: Search Continues For Missing Milwaukee Girl
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