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Morning Discovery And Immediate Panic
- Jessica discovered Alicia missing when she found the back door ajar and stacked chairs and cinder blocks near the wall suggesting an escape.
- Alicia's bedroom was empty and Jessica called 911 immediately, beginning frantic searches and neighborhood canvassing.
The Note And The Silver Alert Fight
- Jessica found a note on Alicia's desk saying, "I ran away. I'll come back, I swear."
- Jessica pushed for a Silver Alert because Alicia's autism and medical needs made her especially vulnerable.
Online Community As Double-Edged Space
- Alicia used online gaming and Discord to build social connections because in-person interactions were hard for her due to autism.
- Online communities gave her confidence but also created a vulnerable avenue for grooming and exploitation.