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Internet Rumors and Speculation Cast Pall on Koenig Acquaintance (KTVA.com exclusive) - UPDATED with response from James Koenig, Samantha's fatherYoung man named in prior court documents leaving state because of what police say are unfounded accusationsWeeks after police stopped investigating him as a potential person of interest, he still received accusations and threats based on internet speculation. “If they fell off, why can’t the world fall off?” he said, shaking his head. Outside in the lobby, Nevaeh sat perched in the corner of the puffy printed loveseat, furry snow boots barely reaching the edge of the cushions. She blinked a few times, eyes sleepy, and shrugged her bright pink winter coat off her thin shoulders. “Where’s my daddy?” she whispered. UPDATE: Samantha Koenig's father, James Koenig, sent in the following response to this story. The words are his and not reporting or commentary by KTVA. March 7, 2012 My name is James Koenig, I am the father of Samantha Tessla Koenig, the young lady that was abducted from the coffee stand in Anchorage, Alaska, at which she was working at, at approximately 8 p.m., on February 1, 2012. My daughter has been missing for 36 days now, with no word or solid leads of her whereabouts. I have been working tirelessly, trying to find who could have taken Samantha, and for what reason. I have been providing the Anchorage Police Department with every possible piece of information I can think of, as well as all tips and clues that come through the websites and USPS. I have been conducting my own investigation, and do not know if I am on the right track or not; this is due to the lack of information the police share with me, which I understand, being an ongoing investigation, but am not happy with, because if I am on the right track, and know it, then that is just one more person helping bring Samantha home. I, myself, along with a team of what were once volunteers, but have now become dear friends, have put together several Facebook pages in Samantha’s name, a website in her name (helpfindsamanthakoenig.com), as well as Post Office Box 91772 Anchorage, Alaska, 99509-1772, for anonymous tips. If anyone has any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, I ask for you to please call the Anchorage Police Department at 1-(907)-786-2460, or to stay anonymous, you can call 1-(907)-561-STOP, or you can leave anonymous tips on Samantha’s website. I can be reached anytime on my Facebook page as well, please just send a message and I will get back with you. Samantha is a full of life young lady, and has the biggest personality. She can put you in a good mood when you are feeling down, just by her starting to laugh; she is infectious with her charm and wit, “sarcastic wit” at that. She has always wanted to work with animals, either in the equestrian field, or the wild animal kingdom. She was starting to consider enlisting in the Navy, to become a nurse to help people, and build a lucrative career, which the idea of this was making me very proud, as I always am of her, that she could make that kind of a decision on her own. Unfortunately, medical issues put a halt to that dream. |
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cwt said on Monday, Apr 9 at 7:42 AM
You could have the wrong man in the death of Samantha Hello..
86826923cwt said on Friday, Apr 6 at 5:58 AM
Hello why did she have a restraining order on him?????? You may have the wrong man. guilty of stolen debit card but that may be all.... Bring other in for a lie detector test.......
86598546guest said on Sunday, Mar 18 at 11:03 PM
Where is this baby's mother? In what court is a guy like this awarded custody? He might be the greatest dad on the planet - and everyone has the right to make lifestyle choices - but these things absolutely make a difference in custody determination. Open drug use? A handgun casually out on a table? Videos with disturbing images of disrespectful treatment of women, dog fighting, smashing windshields, organized violence. "Death threats?" Seriously? Come on. From who!? It's not like this is a well-known high profile family. They have to leave the state? Really. I think Momma Bird is a drama queen looking for attention. And shopping for a publisher for her book...
84883643Megan said on Friday, Mar 16 at 2:50 PM
This story is great!
84721053Guy at Mcdonalds that one day said on Thursday, Mar 15 at 4:48 AM
I think she renounced her citizenship and moved to italy with that guy she was sneeking into bars with
84249585Anonymous said on Sunday, Mar 11 at 1:59 AM
this is how we do it...on the East Side...
83853673JD said on Saturday, Mar 10 at 1:07 AM
This article is poorly written to view sides with Bird. She speaks of her "strict" acts, yet the guy blatantly and openly does drugs on his videos with guns and weapons all while even a week before this incident happens gets arrested for hitting a bouncer at a bar. Yeah, that is some "stern" treatment you give him. Quit trying to brainwash people.
83778114Mike J said on Thursday, Mar 8 at 10:46 PM
So anonymos poster, so if this 'acquaintance' of C.Bird did something w/o C.Bird knowing about it, you should condemn him and bring him in anyway? Wish all the mass speculation and inuendo and such, no wonder the Police are selective about the what information is being released.
83640326Jamie said on Thursday, Mar 8 at 5:59 PM
Well said James. Wishing for a quick and safe return. Hang in there *hugs*
83613546Greenjeans said on Monday, Mar 5 at 4:19 PM
Fact of the matter is, CB did something last November that brought this up when Samantha went missing. He has reaped what he sewed. If he is not guilty, it will show. His family getting their panties all bunched up and calling an innocent victim who is god knows where names all over the internet show what kind of people CB's family is. They have lashed out and accused Sam's FB page of slanderous things. Having watched that page from the beginning, I have NEVER seen anything about CB, his family, or accusations against any person in the community. CB's family needs to settle the H*** down, back out of the media, and let the chips fall where they may. The louder they get, the more hurt and anger is distributed in the community. He has said his peace. Let it rest now. If he is not guilty, he has nothing to fear. If his reputation mean anything, now is the day for him to become a better man that would not find himself in this situation. He can rap all he wants; nobody cares.
83126646he was in a video said on Monday, Mar 5 at 12:52 AM
he was in a video about drugs, selling drugs, guns and murder
83042932Anonymous Poster... said on Saturday, Mar 3 at 5:03 PM
Actions do speak louder then words!!! I Completely agree with you 'Anonymous'. @Brendan Joel Kelley- Please, if you feel my previous post is inappropriate or uncalled for DELETE IT! It's not going to change my thinking and many others who feel the same. I will repeat though- I do not wish harm on Chris or any of his family members; I do not agree with any of those who have threatened him. The truth will eventually surface.
82948951Anonymous said on Saturday, Mar 3 at 12:21 AM
I think actions speak louder than words. his reputation is brought on my his action in his life in North Carolina, his videos and his temper.
82898676Israel said on Friday, Mar 2 at 11:19 PM
Nothing surprises me anymore. For every action there is a reaction, and playing with other people's emotions, male or female, is a very vile thing. Also i have to say people who portrayed an image or a personality trait up front and isn't the type of person that they really are , you are only hurting yourselves.
82897321Brendan Joel Kelley said on Friday, Mar 2 at 9:25 PM
@Anonymous poster: Your 'daunting feeling' isn't quite good enough reason to post you believe Mr. Bird has a connection with the abduction. As web editor, I was tempted to delete your comment, but it demonstrates exactly what this story is about - rumors and the internet's ability to perpetuate strangers being judgmental. Rapping doesn't make one violent. Most "gangsta" rappers are entertainers, not criminals. Be thoughtful in what you do on the internet - that's pretty much the point of this article. - bjk@ktva.com.
82892692Just Reading said on Friday, Mar 2 at 9:07 PM
Remember: You are innocent until proven guilty. I feel badly for your family, as I feel bad for the Koenig's. Keep your chin up. You do have invisible supporters out here. Keep your kids your priority. They keep you rooted. Also, I would delete whatever internet pages you have for damage control. Especially if you are innocent, which "I" believe you are. The police would've had you in jail with or without bail, if you had anything to do with this. Straighten up your life if you have to... starting with changing your appearance. I dont even know what you look like, but if you dress like alot of wannabe thugs out here, that gains you NO brownie points and society will frown upon you for it. They also will NEVER take you seriously. I comment you for trying to go to school and get a job in hair. That shows some determination. Keep it up.
82891906anonymous poster said on Friday, Mar 2 at 8:39 PM
I have this daunting feeling that he (C.Bird) may not have done it himself, some1 who knows him did, w/or w/out his knowledge, in retaliation for something Sam may have said/did that some "individual" didn't like/"approve of". CHRIS BIRD-you have all sorts of violent/gangsta YouTube videos. What do you expect society is going to think of you based off of those(and the R.O)? Is that really what you want your precious daughter to be exposed to: that type of violence? It's rather disturbing. Chris, I hope you've reevaluated your life decisions if for nobody else but for your daughter. It breaks my heart when a child is pulled into such chaos... she's suffering and its not fair. Thanks to her Dad-he has no1 to blame but himself.Sad-(I'm not saying I agree w/the death threats Chris has been receiving.I DO believe he has connection w/the abduction w/or w/out his knowledge. If he does know it doesn't matter whether he was at home or not. Some are just good at lying.The truth will surface.)
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