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Randy Hopper, of Minneapolis, flew to Madison Monday to meet with Audrey Seiler, 20, and her parents, Keith and Stephanie Seiler, of Rockford, Minn. They have been in Madison since she was reported missing March 27. Hopper is then expected to meet with police, and possibly others, including officials from the district attorney's office, Tuesday.

Hopper said doctors have been talking to the University of Wisconsin sophomore to find out what prompted the hoax.

Seiler turned up unharmed in a marsh Wednesday after going missing for four days and said she was abducted at knifepoint. But police said that was not true.

Hopper won't say if Seiler is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation.

"It's not appropriate for me to say yes or no, but what I can tell you is, is that her parents certainly were concerned enough about her to make sure that she had the best medical care that she could get under these kind of circumstances," he said.

Costs To City Rises To $100,000

The cost of the search for Seiler and following investigation is now expected to exceed $100,000. A spokeswoman for the mayor first said it was $70,000, but the total is now rising as all the costs are added up.

Officials based their first estimate on comparisons with other cases.

There is no provision in state law that allows a city to sue someone to recover the cost of police services.

Madison Assistant City Attorney Larry O'Brien there's virtually no possibility that they city will recoup the costs.

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz issued a statement Friday saying, the incident brought the community together and has shown the city's compassion.

He is praising the MPD for its work on the case; however, throughout the week some have criticized the department for withholding information for too long.

"It has been an outstanding example of effective coordination with other law enforcement agencies and numerous volunteers," the statement reads. "We should also not lose sight of the fact that Audrey has been safely reunited with her family and that in itself is a happy ending. We all need to be patient as the investigation continues and new facts come to light."

Seiler Pastor Preaches Forgiveness After Fake Abduction

Seiler's pastor is speaking out in support of her and her family.

Pastor Greg Fairow said he became very close to the Seiler family through the ordeal, including consoling Audrey's father, Keith, Friday when police revealed the abduction was a lie.

Fairow of Calvary Lutheran Chapel said he's still in a state of shock.

"Just as (Keith) and the family were focused on finding Audrey, at this point, they're rallying around her to provide her love and forgiveness and the protection she needs from those closest to her," Fairow said.

Fairow told WISC-TV that Keith Seiler wants to get Audrey back to their hometown of Rockford, Minn., to unite her with family and get her the care she needs.

MPD Defends Pricy Investigation

Acting police chief Noble Wray told WISC-TV Monday that he'd like to "wrap this case up and refer the case over the district attorney."

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Wray, who was on his first week as acting police chief after Richard Williams' retirement, said he hasn't had time to reflect on anything yet.

"I can't think of any other situation that I can connect with this experience," he said. "It's been an emotional up and down."

Despite intense attention from national media, Wray said he refused to rush the investigation.

"I was very firm on the fact that we were going to investigate this case and be thorough; go through the information," he said. "Yes, there was pressure to release information, but we were comfortable that we provided (information) in the way that the public needed to know the information. For us, the idea that there was someone out there was what I was concerned about."

The department spent several days and at least $70,000 investigating the false abduction report. Officials say they did the right thing because ignoring the woman's claims could have left the city at the mercy of a kidnapper.

More than 100 e-mails have come into the department from people around the country, wondering how Seiler could have fooled detectives, said Larry Kamholz, a spokesman for the department.

Seiler Hires Lawyer

Seiler's family is seeking legal help. Her uncler, Scott Seiler, spoke for the family Saturday afternoon at a news conference at the Madison Police Department.

"As many of you know, Audrey has been through a difficult ordeal over the past week," Scott Seiler said.

The family's primary concern is for Audrey's well-being, Scott Seiler said.

He thanked friends and volunteers who helped search for Audrey and have supported the family.

"Your help at this difficult time is most appreciated," Seiler said.

UW Student Lied About Being Abducted

Police held two news conferences 90 minutes apart Friday. At the first, they announced that Seiler, 20, made up her original abduction story and was actually abducted at knifepoint from a different location in the city.

At the second, Assistant Police Chief Noble Wray told reporters that detectives had uncovered "continuing inconsistencies" related to Seiler's new account, leading them to believe there is "no abductor. Period."

The search for Seiler had been the focus of national attention all week. Seiler changed her story when police confronted her with "inconsistencies," Wray said.

"The MPD took a report from Audrey that someone had abducted her by knifepoint from her residence and taken her to various areas within the city and eventually held her in a marsh off Rimrock Road in the city of Madison," Wray said at the first press conference. "Audrey reported the she believed her abductor was still in the marsh area and may have a gun ... no suspicious person was located in the marsh area.

"During this investigation, inconsistencies appeared between Audrey's statements, witness' statements and physical evidence. As we continued to investigate, she was presented with these confirmed inconsistencies. That resulted in Audrey admitting she had not been abducted at her apartment at all."

Seiler told police that she just wanted to "be alone."

Evidence disputing Seiler's story include videotape of her buying duct tape, rope and a knife at a local store. She told police the alleged abductor used those things to abduct her.

Police also said that someone used Seiler's computer during the time she was reported missing. The computer was used to search for Madison wooded areas, parks and weather conditions for a five-day period. Police also cited a video showing Seiler walking out of her apartment Saturday morning.

Wray said the department is helping the Seiler family deal with a wide range of emotions and continues to have a positive relationship with them.

WISC-TV reported that no one is in custody at this point.

Dane County District Attorney Brian Blanchard could now charge Seiler with obstructing police. He told WISC-TV he has no comment at this time.

Boyfriend By Seiler's Side

Throughout this entire ordeal, Seiler's friends and family have been vocal, but boyfriend Ryan Fisher remains quiet.

According to his roommate, Fisher recently moved out of Slichter Hall and will be taking this semester off.

WISC-TV reports that Fisher has has been by Seiler's side since she was found Wednesday, walking out of a marsh near the Alliant Center, off Rimrock Road.