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ANCHORAGE - It has been one month since an armed man kidnapped Samantha Koenig from Common Grounds Espresso. The Anchorage Police Department (APD) has shared very little information about the case, which has caused community frustration. “Every time a new lead comes in or we generate a lead, we follow up on those leads,” said APD spokesman Lieutenant Dave Parker. “We are eliminating people as suspects, eliminating things that aren't related to the case.” As the search for Samantha Koenig goes into its second month, a combination of detectives and officers are working around the clock to figure out who took her and why. APD hasn’t released any of the surveillance video from the coffee stand, but police said they are holding it back fro a good reason. “Let us deal with the real life situation and make sure we don't give away information that might be of help to the kidnappers or that might taint a jury in the future,” Lieutenant Parker said. In the meantime her family said they are optimistic that she will be found alive. “This is probably the largest case they've had to work on, and without a doubt they are doing everything they can, with the information that they have and are finding,” said James Koenig, Samantha's father. “We're hoping to find Samantha,” said Parker. “We believe we will find her alive and we carry hope within us as we go through a case like this.” “I have to keep my spirits up, and know that my heart still feels her, and she's okay and she'll be here,” said James Koenig. Police said the community can still help by being aware and reporting anyone who resembles her or reporting anything out of the ordinary. Please call 786-8900 with any new information. |
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Tracey B said on Thursday, Mar 1 at 9:27 PM
You are in our Prayers from Fort Wainwright!
82780752Wes said on Friday, Mar 2 at 8:16 AM
This is just terrible! Our best to the whole family and to the APD officers as they search for clues.
82819213Bob B said on Friday, Mar 2 at 1:21 PM
I know the family here in WA also AK MN TN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE ON OUR MINDS UNTIL SAMANTHA COMES HOME. GOD BLESS YOU!
82855424Christopher said on Friday, Mar 2 at 6:51 PM
I've been following this unfortunate story in Seattle since the first day and I will continue following Samantha's disappearance until she is found, my thoughts for the family and what they are enduring.
82882834Sad but True said on Friday, Mar 2 at 9:08 PM
This should never have reached a 1-month mark. So sad.
82892016Gail K said on Sunday, Mar 4 at 8:31 AM
My heart goes out to the family. I"m praying for Samantha"s safe return and the capture of the terrible person who abducted her. God be with you.
82986744Anonymous said on Tuesday, Mar 6 at 4:41 PM
i hope they find her well
83270996jks948 said on Wednesday, Mar 7 at 12:54 PM
following this story from Ohio. Thoughts and prayers from all of us for a safe return real soon!! Dont give up hope !!
83397256Rumor said on Thursday, Mar 8 at 3:34 PM
I heard a rumor that she possibly had it set up so that she can dissapear and go away and wanted to not be found. That is what I heard from rumors....
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