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By Tiffany Craig Investigative Reporter
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Published: Fri, January 18, 2008 - 7:40 pm
Tiffany Craig
Mobile County's Medical Examiner says matching up footprints is what gave them the positive ID.
For days, Dr. Karen Kelly says her office was working off faxed and email copies of the prints. They just weren't clear enough.
Hannah's original hospital footprint arrived late this afternoon but it didn't match the up. By process of elimination, they determined that Lindsey was the tiny body discovered just across the stateline in Mississippi.
Dr. Karen Kelly says this is one case that she has taken home with her. "This one has bothered all of us and it's very emotional for everyone in the office as well as everyone in the community. I think this is one that haunts you for a long time because it's so senseless."
Pathologists couldn't use DNA to get a positive ID because the sisters shared hair brushes and even toothbrushes.
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This is really an observation and a question. At the last candle light vigil I saw Mr. Alexander. He looked somber but still on the job. I saw him again tonight on the Mardi Gras story and it was a different person (on the surface). Is this ability to change personia a gift or it is learned?
Also, we have heard that there are counselor’s available for those doing the search and recovery, but do reporters ever need those counselors.
This is just an observation and not intended for criticism. I realize everyone experiences grief differently.
You guys are doing an excellent job, but I hope “If” you need it there is someone YOU can talk to.