Strange World Indeed: Jaliek Rainwalker's Grandmother Arrested
It's one of those good news, bad news things. Bad news first--Jaliek Rainwalker's grandmother Barbara Reeley has been arrested on burglary charges. The good news? Those charges have led police to new evidence in the search for Jaliek who has been missing since early November. The alleged vigilante grandma sacrificed her own well-being to help find Jaliek.
From the Troy, NY Times Record:
GREENWICH - Jaliek Rainwalker's grandmother stands charged with burglary, but her alleged actions may have lead police to new evidence in the investigation of the 12-year-old boy's disappearance.
Police allege Barbara Reeley went into the home of Rainwalker's adoptive parents to get evidence in her ongoing battle to get custody of the boy. A neighbor saw her in or near the 54 Ravens Way home, where Rainwalker once lived with his adoptive parents Stephen Kerr and Jocelyn McDonald.
The neighbor called the two, who have moved to Vermont and have not cooperated with police. Kerr, the last person to see Rainwalker alive, is labeled a "person of interest."
Kerr and McDonald called police but at the station, Reeley told them what she saw and signed an affidavit which prompted Greenwich police to execute a search warrant at the home. Sources said what Reeley saw and what police found was the yellow fleece jacket that Rainwalker was supposed to have been wearing when he disappeared on Nov. 1.
Police will now conduct tests on the garment to see if it will provide any useful information to the investigation.
Reeley, who is McDonald's estranged mother, is not accused of stealing anything, said her attorney Greg Cholakis. However, she is facing a felony for the alleged burglary on July 10. The case is adjourned until Aug. 5.
From the Troy, NY Times Record:
GREENWICH - Jaliek Rainwalker's grandmother stands charged with burglary, but her alleged actions may have lead police to new evidence in the investigation of the 12-year-old boy's disappearance.
Police allege Barbara Reeley went into the home of Rainwalker's adoptive parents to get evidence in her ongoing battle to get custody of the boy. A neighbor saw her in or near the 54 Ravens Way home, where Rainwalker once lived with his adoptive parents Stephen Kerr and Jocelyn McDonald.
The neighbor called the two, who have moved to Vermont and have not cooperated with police. Kerr, the last person to see Rainwalker alive, is labeled a "person of interest."
Kerr and McDonald called police but at the station, Reeley told them what she saw and signed an affidavit which prompted Greenwich police to execute a search warrant at the home. Sources said what Reeley saw and what police found was the yellow fleece jacket that Rainwalker was supposed to have been wearing when he disappeared on Nov. 1.
Police will now conduct tests on the garment to see if it will provide any useful information to the investigation.
Reeley, who is McDonald's estranged mother, is not accused of stealing anything, said her attorney Greg Cholakis. However, she is facing a felony for the alleged burglary on July 10. The case is adjourned until Aug. 5.
GO GRANDMA!!!
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The only reassuring thing in all this, nearly is to know how incredibly much Jaliek is loved by this woman.
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Barbara is a personal friend of mine. I am proud to say that because I know of her love and devotion to everyone in her life.. She is a remarkable woman who needs all of the love and support she can get. Jaliek is loved by people who have never met him.Please pray that our new search tomorrow will unveil a clue. We still have a remarkable turnout at every search. Justice for Barbara & Jaliek
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