Who Took Dulce Alavez? Vanished From The Playground

[@krisshishymishy]

There should be surveillance cameras on all children’s parks!

[@samanthadugan2057]

U would think that would be something routinely done especially since the technology is out there.

[@kelsey2333]

What parks arnt for children lol

[@lelejane]

Kelsey 23 parks arent just playgrounds! theres often places for people to run or scenic areas (:

[@louiscantu6461]

How about parents actually watch their kids

[@lelejane]

Louis Cantu how about weird men dont go around stealing children. i agree she shouldve kept a closer eye on her but this should not be happening in the first place, anywhere, to anyone

[@mikal9904]

She doesn’t look emotionless. She looks incredibly depressed and emotionally drained

[@allyas]

This.

[@073088577ful]

This speaks volumes

[@thezennoodle1457]

YES! She seems numb.

[@sahiralopez6146]

It is also said that the mom isn’t fluent in English so she may have been also trying to talk English

[@samperez1002]

She was 5 months pregnant right? If your 5 months pregnant if you stress yourself to much it can cause the baby to die. So why people got mad at her for it is beyond me

[@mrkaye4266]

She was *not* emotionless. She looks numb, almost dead on the inside. Its painful to see a mom like that... I feel for her..

[@fifitrixabel4758]

That's exactly what I got from her as well. Like if you think about it she became a mother at like 15 and is about to have her third child at 19 that's a hell of a lot off stress and responsibility on top of school. Sometimes people completely shut off their emotions if they have been called out on it before so they can appear as stronger human beings but if someone does act emotional they're seemed as overly dramatic and seeking for attention.

[@user-hv4jp6sm7i]

Yeah yeah, but she sold her daughter. She’s faking it.

[@astrowolvez]

@@user-hv4jp6sm7i your proof?

[@TheBadSeed91]

I’d probably look the same I can’t even imagine though

[@lizzielohman3624]

Exactly! I know that I get this way when I’m stressed. I can’t even imagine it to this degree.

[@Emma-rj4nd]

If a woman cries too much she’s dramatic and acting suspiciously, if she does doesn’t cry then she’s emotionless and cold. Unreal.

[@dwab5]

EXACTLY THEY ARE NEVER HAPPY

[@katiebeatty6237]

and she’s 5+ months pregnant? if she started freaking out she would be putting her baby at risk

[@lifewithalana1167]

Yup there is no winning life is bullshit tbh

[@CherryBlossoms1982]

I agree.

[@Summernights720]

I hate to be mean but she just looks bored, not nervous or in shock. That interview didn’t do much to garner sympathy for her😬 Maybe she should agree to another one and try to muster up some interest from the viewers to give to the gofundme account.

[@xlnuniex]

There should be security cameras in parks.

[@jalifritz8033]

Parks are giant areas often without electricity that would be difficult.

[@crochetingcanuck]

Kendall said this park did have them and they were checked but she somehow was not seen on any of them.

[@c4rt1G04T]

@@jalifritz8033 there is this store in my area that has a security camera on a tree 😳

[@christinewatson1989]

I've seen what teens are up to in parks. That's going to become CP real quick.

[@merncat75]

@@jalifritz8033 actually, the parks in my area all have huge street light lanterns (at LEAST in the parking lots) but they still light up the park

[@liziuhh]

I'm sorry but getting on a pregnant woman for eating is so ridiculously low. Even if she wasn't pregnant during this time, a lot of people use food to cope, myself included.

[@skyrimbarbie5253]

Honestly getting on anyone for eating is ridiculous. Even in very sad situations it’s difficult for me to ignore my hunger and in fact eating was a way I coped with my already preexisting depression, when I eat it makes me feel good so I can imagine that if something really bad like this happened to me I would have trouble with eating too much I think.

[@miriamsheppard6162]

yeah it's completely absurd! "why are you eating pizza when your daughter is missing" yo are you serious, cuz she's hungry rude

[@Iamsodagirl]

Gabriel P what?? No, you shut up

[@anatheistwitch718]

lizium _ absolutely, we need to eat like we need to sleep.

[@marillavonmaurgistro8883]

For most people it's really hard to eat in those situations

[@AliceA333]

Dr Phil said that when the mom spoke with somebody in Spanish, her comfortable language, she showed extreme emotion. Hard to get as emotional when you're trying to translate everything while you're talking. I feel badly for the mom, 19 years old with a 5 year old and then a suspect....no mom should be accused of that on a hunch.

[@hollyburton3985]

She shouldn’t be shamed for eating Yh she may be pregnant but that’s no reason to shame a pretty woman who has 3 beautiful children 2 girls 1 boy like if you agree

[@AliceA333]

@@hollyburton3985 Are you a computer posing as a human? Like if you agree

[@LuciixLucci]

@@AliceA333 🤣🤣🤣

[@ItsmeeeXoo]

Fuck Dr phil

[@bianethrendon5723]

I honestly believe she doesn’t really know how to speak English so she can’t express herself that good that’s why ppl see no emotion

[@amerykahmitchell1002]

I get chills when people aren’t found.. makes me think the worst

[@jessgarcia4587]

SAME 😔😔 I wish I had powers to find Missing kids, cause that’s sooo painful for any parent

[@Elew97]

I can’t do anything but think negative. I try my hardest to stay optimistic but it hurts. I just pray because the story of this baby girl hurts me every time I see it

[@destineeherrera]

Same :( it’s awful to think about it

[@bailey4288]

Y’all have to collaborate and make one called “Kandle Rae” !! Edit: I changed Candle to Kandle

[@eukalezama]

HAHAHAHAHHAJSJS THAT'S AMAZING

[@bestypoo]

This comment😭😭😭💀

[@yuliacherednikov9903]

Lmao!!

[@lifegoeson1007]

Yeah 😄

[@anacaeiro1049]

Oh... My God!

[@yeseniag355]

Noema looks defeated. I think the only thing she’s guilty of is not watching her kids. I can’t imagine the guilt.

[@mikal9904]

Noema looks incredibly depressed and emotionally drained. People shamed her for eating...this world is so quick to accuse

[@traceylogan5842]

I think people forget she was a child mum herself.... and i feel she was quite quiet in all contact with the media, From the clips ive seen! Something in me thinks she knows who may of taken her little girl (the father) and the quietness & withdrawness is because she cant say because she feels the little girls life could be in danger if she says anything! Just my feelin 🤔

[@menosbbgirl]

True. But unfortunately her actions had serious consequences. And that’s putting it lightly.

[@ladygaga201049]

Tracey Logan My train of thought also😕

[@kk.leneave]

Yes no excuses

[@alyheartssocali4547]

She has interviews in Spanish where she clearly gets more emotional as she is able to express herself more being more comfortable speaking that language for w.e reason , it’s clear the media makes her uncomfortable especially being basically interrogated (in English)on tv which that’s what that interview (dr.phill)felt like very intimidating. I hope people ease up on her and she’s reunited with her daughter in safety.

[@cynthiacastaneda6687]

Yup.. I get you. And like u said I hope she gets reunited with her daughter in Jesus name...Amen

[@deltadawn2409]

Sometimes the least incriminating responses are yes and no. It’s honest and doesn’t usually leave a lot of room for interpretation. I mean she doesn’t look well. And even with the simplicity of yes/no she’s still under a microscope of suspicion. Women get it so bad when it comes to crime. And many mums start judging, everyone would do it differently until it happens to them.

[@im0just]

Totally got on here to say this but I knew it had been explained she's upset and having to do the switching is probably extra difficult while grieving

[@keegansmith8820]

It’s always harder to talk about this stuff in your native language

[@keegansmith8820]

@@LaNeta678 exactly my family’s half German half Native American that speak native and since I wasn’t born where I would grow up with both languages I only know partial and my aunt had to talk to the government because her sister was murdered by natzi soldiers and she showed zero emotion since she had to speak English also listening to the Germans in my family and the native Americans argue in there native languages with each other cussing each other out is the funniest thing ever just had to say that

[@itsjustkay7251]

When my sister passed last year in May from murder, I probably only cried a handful of times. For the most part I’ve repressed so many emotions from grief. I would never judge someone solely on how they grieve bc I know it can be very surreal and numb.

[@mellowmallow4855]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@suechristman4179]

So sorry for your loss. Losing a mother is hard. Prayers for you and your family ❣

[@ΜαριαΣα-ι5χ]

I'm so sorry for ur loss....i lost my brother some years back and i feel u completely..... People deal diffebtly and express themselves especially when it comes to grief... People can be so judgy and stupid even at such serious circumstances

[@jessgarcia4587]

Sorry for your loss 😔😔

[@KatLovin]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@miyzanatta]

People need to remember not everyone is neurotypical, not everyone expresses emotions the "regular" way, don't judge other people's reactions based on what you think they should look like.

[@nenamichelle]

Yes! Also, people need to understand that they don’t necessarily know what the neurotypical response is in these situations because we don’t have easy access to it. Honestly, how many of Kendall’s videos show parents who were deemed to have the “wrong” response? Tons. Unless you lose a child you don’t know. Even then you’re a different human and therefore will have different psychological responses. Idk, it just seems weird to me to judge based on that alone.

[@bre97m]

a lot of people talk as if they know how they would react, or are so smart, while completely ignoring the fact that for a lot of people a lack of reaction is NORMAL; it's a coping mechanism, though not experienced by all, to keep them sane when going through trauma or tragedy

[@gretaw2792]

I totally agree. I laugh when I’m nervous or uncomfortable and I hate it. The more nervous I get, the more I laugh. I remember when I was in school, there were police officers who came to talk about something serious and I started laughing. Not because anything was funny- I was just nervous. So, I try not to judge anyone’s initial reactions to things because I wouldn’t want someone to judge me!

[@shadowgloria]

She's also very young and had her emotional development changed dramatically by becoming a parent as young as she did. She was still a literal child when she went through pregnancy and childbirth and I can only imagine what that kind of physical trauma and hormonal changes can do to a child.

[@babyfromiceage2404]

I was criticized a lot as a child because of how I emotionally reacted to traumatic events and for not showing emotion. It isn't that I didn't feel emotions, I just did not feel comfortable sharing them so openly with others. It made me feel vulnerable.

[@annalubenow1233]

This young woman who seems to have had a hard life, she probably has learned to shut her emotions to avoid pain. Don’t judge

[@tickledtoffee]

This is so true. Not to mention how different cultures, different communities, different families and different ppl deal with stress in their own way

[@sdotp3605]

A lot of Latinos are like that, things happen in these 3rd world countries to them when they’re younger, plus our parents always tell us never to show weakness and ask for help. People shouldn’t judge her. It’s awful.

[@cosmicgoddess1980]

Thats exactly what i was thinking!!

[@joannaherrick2215]

Exactly, I know what it's like to be emotionally numb. People are sad and disgusting to judge this girl who's emotions are already impossible to bare with and being pregnant and attacked by strangers who accuse her of her daughter disappearance.

[@vivianc3067]

Oh my god she is 19 and looks so DRAINED. I hate it when people say “she’s not reacting enough” or “she’s acting so calm”

[@rmyoung77494]

She’s 19? How can she have a 5 year old???

[@cheyayy]

@@rmyoung77494 she was very young when she had her.

[@Marco.91]

@@rmyoung77494 that sounds insane to me

[@semoneg2826]

@@rmyoung77494 ever heard of teenage pregnancy...well the statistics is hight

[@wtv.no1]

Melanie Young Lmao you probably didn’t even watch the beginning of the video

[@breezeh1127]

Noema was a child herself. Her decisions and even her emotions are most likely related to her age, lack of experience, shock and disbelief of what happened and a survival instinct to compartmentalism to be able to function. My daughter almost died. I watched her struggle for her life, drove her to a hospital and was with her every second. I was also pregnant and numb and was in disbelief. I was silent, and stoic (so I’m told). Only when they tried to airlift her to a children’s hospital( from the second hospital), did tears roll down my face silently. This was my daughter who I literally fought for her life many times in her life, and was desperate for her to live, but my brain and my emotions were both numb. You honestly can’t judge until you live a nightmare.

[@hollyburton3985]

Aww sorry to hear that your daughter Almost died

[@Cavierrrrr2324]

She choose to have children. When you make that decision you take another life into your hands. The girl was sitting in her car apparently helping her sister with homework instead of watching her children at a park (very, VERY bad area) I live 30 mins from there. Idc what language what time what hour what country I’m in. If my child is gone for more than 2 minutes I’m gonna start going crazy. My daughters are my life and that’s not a reaction from a mother who would of lost their child. The girl is either mentally unstable, or has something to do with it.

[@mistydorsey9224]

Right. Like everyone knows everything about her situation. She could have any multitude of reasons she didn’t cry.

[@estopesto2647]

I really hate when people say someone isn't reacting "properly". Not everyone is neurotypical

[@cuttleb0nes]

It kind of seems like she’s on the spectrum and she’s overwhelmed

[@j.rodriguez4500]

Genevieve absolutely agree.

[@JocelyneGiron]

I agree. My aunt didn't cry (or show much emotion) at first when she learned her son passed away. Even at the funeral when many were sobbing, she quietly shed a few tears. Everyone reacts differently and I feel bad she has suffered backlash not because there's anything suspicious to her, but because of her reaction.

[@vero727cm]

I thought maybe that she felt guilty or mad at herself I know I have blamed myself when my kids get bumps or bruises from playing

[@grxvvyy5291]

I agree When my brother passed away I didn’t show any emotions because I was too hurt to even cry my brother was my bsf and he told me to always stay strong for him so I didn’t cry just like he asked but when I was alone I cried so much

[@funkylilbeat2]

Mom is also a child herself. We don’t know what kind of traumas she is dealing with. She could be suffering from depression. I hope this little girl receives justice!

[@aileenledezma8114]

I strongly agree with your comment. I also want to add that she probably doesn't want to show too much emotion due to the fear of others possibly saying things like "Well it was your fault to begin with since you left them alone." Not that I've ever been in a situation like this, but I feel like I would react the same if I knew I was in the wrong. Also, she's a young mom. I'm around the same age the mom would be in right now, and as a 23 year old, I can't imagine what she could be going through. No one teaches you how to be a mom. She was only 19 when this happened. If others are going to assume she's guilty bc of the way she is acting, than I disagree.

[@lisa8012]

ya but like it was her decision to have a kid so.. :/

[@Peachgguk-tz6yb]

Olivia so? She got pregnant at 15, maybe it was a mistake? She’s a brave woman for taking care of her children regardless. I thought we would have stopped shaming women for having kids at young age? (Regardless if she wanted to or not)

[@lisa8012]

@@Peachgguk-tz6yb she's not brave, she's dumb.

[@aileenledezma8114]

@@lisa8012 Don't need negativity here.

[@rookiecookchick]

Always watch over each other’s kids if I see a kid alone I will be there until the mamma or guardian come get her / him period

[@yorkandpomona]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@djholidaytv414]

Facts I dislike seeing children alone.

[@barbarab.4917]

I agree, but you don't know if the man who is talking to the kid is her father/uncle etc. All you see is a child walking away with a man and possibly the girl knew her kidnapper

[@bloupe6521]

Yes indeed. Always keep a watch. #SaveOurChildren

[@Tai.tv17]

Yes it takes a village

[@astrowolvez]

That's just straight sexism. If a woman doesn't cry enough then she must be a horrible person.

[@keegansmith8820]

Yes but if a man cries to much he’s not manly enough but then if he a women cried to much she’s doing it for attention like men should be able to show emotion and women shouldn’t have to

[@uggggggghhhhh]

@@keegansmith8820 men are largely responsible for perpetuating both of those though

[@DominicNJ73]

REEEEEE

[@lunaballuna]

@@uggggggghhhhh oh please. As a woman I get this shit from women way more. In my experience, men simply don't care. This isn't sexist. It's concerned people looking for a reason why this little girl went missing. People naturally want a simple explanation, even if its not necessarily true. Get this sexist shit outta here. Boo.

[@uggggggghhhhh]

@@lunaballuna "man cries to much he’s not manly enough" men do talk about other men who cry tho lol idk what youre talking about. Idc if the woman cries or doesnt, im talking about men who are ashamed of crying. i dont disagree with the post of the person i replied to.

[@laurenrykhoff9962]

I'm not a parent but she's my age. For someone so young to go through something so traumatic, she's not disinterested. She's emotionally drained, defeated and depressed. Imagine feeling guilty about not watching your child which leads to them going missing, then to have so many people accuse you of being involved. Of course we don't know and it is always possible, but personally I'm struggling to believe the mother was involved.

[@dom404gamer8]

It seems like she had a tough life to have that many children when she’s still a child I hope and pray they find her

[@JB-pd2xh]

I think I’d be numb as well 😔 Sometimes things are too much for our bodies & minds to handle & something like that can definitely kill your emotions 😕

[@Xforeverlove21]

For all anyone knows she may be on meds to help her psychologically deal with this case which is causing her to experience all that. I looked more into this case even before Dulce went missing she was also dealing with depression.

[@kellyann5587]

@@Xforeverlove21 she was pregnant at this time. So no meds. Just didn't care.

[@amberlenalovescats2160]

Exactly, and the fact that she had a baby at 14 shows that she has been through some trauma.

[@TheGoosebumpsGirl]

Kinda ridiculous that people think it’s suspicious that she’d be eating after her child goes missing. People react to upsetting events in different ways, one of them being by stress eating. And it’s not like eating is some sort of luxury that should be ignored. She needs to eat to survive, thinking that’s evidence that she did something to her child is ridiculous. Maybe she was involved, maybe not. Her eating food while she’s pregnant isn’t evidence that she did something wrong, especially if she ordered a pizza to the search site. It would be different if she skipped the search to go to a fancy restaurant, but a pregnant woman definitely needs food

[@Lilly768kewl]

MiaPlaysHalo that’s what I was thinking!! She was FIVE months pregnant how do you not expect a pregnant woman to eat?! As Kendall mentioned, I’m more than certain people were telling her to eat something since she was pregnant, she hadn’t ate in 24 hours, and she was beginning to feel ill. I thought people were being extra af for trying to make it a big deal.

[@firstname5340]

I agree. How is it at all suspicious that a pregnant mother is eating pizza, an easily accessible food? I didn't understand that opinion at all.

[@sarahlovee1865]

But when you loose a child you loose all need for food or drink right?

[@sarahlovee1865]

Sorry bad joke...i get both sides though...shit happened with one of my kids and I didn't even realize I hadn't eaten in days until I passed out

[@bridgetthewench]

It's the silliest thing I've ever heard someone accused of. Is she just supposed to starve until her daughter is back?

[@monicamccann2299]

I feel like she looks devastated in all the pictures... also judging her for eating pizza? Is she supposed to starve?

[@musicgal421]

That was my thought- especially if she was pregnant her mother most likely made her eat. She can’t search for her daughter if she’s not feeling well.

[@zeejay5777]

musicgal421 she can’t eat and walk ? It’s a pizza you sick in the head for defending her

[@wia752]

@@zeejay5777 so your telling me she needs to eat something else besides pizza? Are you fcking kidding me? Is there a rule that says that you can't eat pizza if your child is missing?

[@pippidraws7710]

@@zeejay5777 ah yes shes eating a slice of pizza she must be the spawn of satan... what is wrong with you?

[@user-me8fm5yf4n]

@@zeejay5777 SHES PREGNANT

[@crystalpollio4395]

If the kidnapper had chloroform or something like that Dulce wouldn’t have had a chance to scream as she had been taught to do. Trafficking is such an issue because they have knowledge and resources

[@Boing2699]

actually chloroform takes a few minutes of being held up against the nose and mouth before the individual passes out. but there are certainly other things that could’ve happened or threats that could have been made to her

[@nina.robbs565]

@@Boing2699 right, but if they were pressing it hard against her face and she went to take a breath to scream, wouldn't that work?

[@bm-ww8kb]

@@nina.robbs565 no - chloroform doesnt actually work like youve seen in movies lol

[@JoanneLoveday-r2p]

The strange part is that her Coconut ice cream cup was never found either. Suggesting she left voluntarily with someone

[@alexist7772]

Shame on those people who went on TV and claimed that she was making it up. She lost her BABY. She is going through the WORST moment of her life. She is emotionally exhausted. She is drained. Unless you’re going to help her, leave her alone.

[@Xforeverlove21]

Just trying to divert attention from a missing POC case.

[@kellyann5587]

@@Xforeverlove21 that had nothing to do with it at all!! I know people who have met her. She didn't care at all

[@hollyburton3985]

Yep I agree with ur comment

[@traceyxxrose7454]

She kept changing her story tho. Wth

[@chompchompchangbin]

Honestly, as someone on the autism spectrum, I'm terrified that I'd get caught in a case and people will analyze everything I do. Not because I'd be guilty, just because since I'm autistic, I have a hard time showing my emotions and expressing them. As a kid, my family thought I was a sociopath because I was unemotional, withdrawn and analytical, even about the death of my dad. It's just who I am.

[@lndsyg]

This needs more likes

[@lesliejohnson7247]

I was going to say this is a 20 year old GIRL that had a baby at 15 - was probably pregnant at 14 - and is pregnant with her 3rd child. She was sitting in the car with her 8 year old sister! I’m native. I know some of these children having children. It’s heartbreaking. I don’t know enough to make judgments but I do know enough to know that this very young mother has so many strikes against her already. She lives on a spectrum that none of us do. While certainty not autistic, her emotional growth would surely have been impacted and those who judge her have no idea what that may be (as I do not either).

[@tracyrutherford951]

Monster

[@bripeterson8930]

There’s this amazing book called House Rules with this exact plot. It’s very interesting and definitely changed how I feel about people in cases!

[@queenkerry-ann8096]

I’m not an the autism scale but also afraid of being analyzed by my emotional responses. I always thought when my dad, the most important person in my life, died because of cancer I’d be frantic and cry for days on end but the immense heartbreak turned me to stone. I couldn’t cry and couldn’t bring myself to speak. I looked emotionless but on the inside I was shattered.

[@kiradownie5717]

I don't think she sold her daughter, she's probably just not showing her emotions to strangers because she is embarrassed since people were blaming her from the beginning, not that she isn't responsible.

[@gracievest5242]

Kira Downie yea

[@carisasnow8357]

Facts I’m very unemotional and when I get emotional I like to be alone. Only 4 ppl have seen my cry my whole like I’m 26 it’s not on purpose my boyfriend said I just come off super strong all the time idk why but I hope nothing happens to me that I get crucified for it tho

[@jessiedominguez6464]

Right? I would probably be the same with so many eyes watching me. I’m very shy, so I think I would probably be the same but behind closed doors I would be a mess

[@carisasnow8357]

Jessie facts. Like even at my ex boyfriends funeral I held a straight face no on purpose but when we got in the car I BALLLLLED like BALLLLLLLLED BAS ASF. I do not display emotion like everyone else. When I got news that he died I literally didn’t cry until I got off the phone with his sister and I was on the floor BALLING ALONE..... Idek why I just like my privacy when I’m emotional. So I completely have an understanding when ppl come off too calm

[@shilohsmith711]

that lady praying gave me actual goosebumps that was so powerful

[@AbyHughes]

Me too!! Her words were so powerful ❤️

[@aziraphaleluvr]

As a mexican myself, I have a feeling that her attitude and lack of emotions are more rooted towards cultural differences between hispanics and americans. I live in Mexico and I've seen that attitude a lot when it comes to high stress situations, but it's still incredibly interesting to read what other people think about it!! I've also gotten to interact with people from all ages who are in the spectrum, and I think people forget that it's impossible for everyone to react the same way to a situation like this one.

[@bryannapena6452]

I was gonna comment this. As a Hispanic myself too, I’ve noticed that Latino parents don’t show the same emotions as American parents.

[@mercedes2132]

I am Mexican as well and a lot of family members are this way. We are very private with our emotions and do not like to make a scene until we are alone or with very very close loved ones

[@specksofdust]

Thank you for pointing out the cultural component. I'm Mexican too, and this is also what I was thinking. There is a lot of pressure on Mexican women to appear strong, especially in the most stressful situations. Breaking down public might be seen as weak, and therefore the actions of a bad mother and a weak woman. My grandma is Mexican, and it is unspoken taboo to spend time talking about things that make people seem weak. Home remedies are a huge thing because there has been a lack of access to healthcare. 7-Up and Vicks VapoRub is a meme now for a reason. I also knew another lady who had cancer and went straight to her grave without every telling anyone, even her husband and children, because she did not want to be perceived as weak. Nobody had any clue until she was too sick to function. She dies two days later. This doesn't even touch on how cultural differences don't just color how people react, they color our own interpretation of other people's reactions. Somewhere out there, there's a bunch of Mexican ladies who think a white woman sold her missing kid because she's crying and wailing on national television.

[@_aimeexo_596]

心心 That’s very interesting, thanks for commenting that!

[@marsarchive]

as a Mexican myself, i can agree with this.

[@thebeautyfiles4574]

Honestly, the mom looks so numb, like she’s in shock. I don’t think she did anything sinister just a bad judgement call by letting them out of her sight. ☹️

[@mariama717]

I agree! I didn't see it as lack of emotion, more as in numbness.

[@KayKayshaw]

Sameeee

[@natalie_h_nails_]

I thought the same.

[@IluvAmerica]

She sold her daughter into human trafficking

[@southerngirl4076]

@@IluvAmerica Is there any evidence that she did that?

[@bubbaGluv]

Emotionless??! She looks drained and exhausted... Poor woman

[@dwab5]

Yup

[@tocan4413]

I was 19 and pregnant when my husband was abducted. Everyone accused me of being emotionless about the issue. I barely let anyone see a tear in my eye. I smiled if someone asked me about how i was doing. But i was broken, I cried for hours when i was alone, i missed him so much. Regardless of that i was never able to show any sadness or the pain that i felt in front of anyone. I still don't show my pain or sadness to almost anyone. Thank fully my husband came back 😊

[@micholakinola1053]

What ever came of that case

[@lifewithalana1167]

I’m so happy for you I’m glad you got him back

[@poofcheeseburgers8331]

Awe I'm glad he's back

[@alexiavega4851]

Dulce means “sweet” or “candy” in Spanish I think it’s really cute that she named her child that and very loving of her

[@kk.leneave]

Its a common name in spanish

[@mackinzielizabeth872]

thats very lovely i am sure she was a very sweet girl

[@nicolet8186]

@@kk.leneave that doesn’t make it less cute.

[@jazzbell9893]

Dulce de leche 🤤 best dessert ever !!! I’ve never thought of it for a name, but it’s adorable and definitely unique! ❤️ poor baby though... this stuff breaks me.

[@saltedwounds]

@@jazzbell9893 that was my cats name ❤️

[@katietheginger6587]

I can’t believe she was getting shamed for EATING. Like her child is missing and all of a sudden she’s not allowed to eat? Society blows my mind

[@markymark443]

Because normal people that are truly innocent don't have an appetite when their kid is missing. The only thing on their mind is finding their missing child, and the last thing on their mind is food.

[@amber_rafter]

@@markymark443 people need to eat!!of course her main priority would be to find her daughter but what if she didn’t eat all day?you still need to take care of yourself,especially that she was pregnant at the time

[@zeejay5777]

Amber Rafter so you will take food breaks while people are looking for your child ? I hope you have no kids

[@amber_rafter]

Zee Jay if i haven’t ate in days,yes,eating takes five minutes.i hope you don’t have kids

[@zeejay5777]

Amber Rafter who said she haven’t ate in days ? And ok if she didn’t she should’ve ate in the morning , why are you eating while people are looking for your child , she’s basically like I know y’all not going to find her let me eat while y’all waste y’all time

[@monsemaniaa]

Kendall if you see this please do a video about Diana Alvarez. She went missing from her San Carlos Park home in 2016. Recently her remains were found near Yeehaw Junction. Her poor mother keeps blaming herself. I hope you see this.

[@amberm585]

Agreed. Please do this.

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

There's a case suggestion form in the description :)

[@monsemaniaa]

@@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz I know, I submitted it.

[@melissabrown9128]

PLEASE DO THIS VIDEO

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

@@monsemaniaa just thought I'd mention it in case you weren't aware.

[@jozbee]

Watching these cases in 2022 and it is absolutely heartbreaking that there is no change in the cases. I hope and pray Dulce is found safe.

[@Peachy019]

It’s probably someone in that area that took the opportunity by luring her with toys/treats... Just because she’s aware of strangers doesn’t mean she can’t be tricked into a vehicle

[@saraa1741]

Exactly!

[@moonstar4605]

So true!

[@Brendonmakesmesmile]

when you're that little it's pretty easy for you to be manipulated sadly

[@mikenormandy9250]

Exactly, it also doesn't mean that someone can grab you, place a hand over your mouth and put you in the back of a car, etc...Just bc she knew about 'stranger danger' doesn't mean she would never be taken. She's 5, she weights what, 30-40 lbs if that? Any grown adult can lift that into a vehicle..

[@chrissy0037]

And if it was a neighbor she's going to be more comfortable going with them.

[@butterflygallavich]

I hope she is found safely. Breaks my heart when children go missing.

[@Leahniltiac]

800,000 children to missing a year around the world. 460,000 of that is in America. Our world has a huge problem ( one of many). Have you heard of the elite trafficking allegations going around lately?

[@wackyunicorn11]

Breaks my heart when ANYONE goes missing. I’m so thankful that my parents are so aware and that I haven’t ever had to be in public alone; or walk home from school, or even go to a park on my own. It’s just crazy. Some people let their guard down at the wrong times. 😔 stay safe ❤️

[@LaurenKaminski]

I swear that she was found,I guess it was a different child! Hopefully she will be found a live!

[@chicho2829]

The mom looks serverly depressed and exhausted. Maybe she just has no energy left from crying and thinking of her daughter all the time.

[@ejhughes8737]

I'm from Bridgeton. They searched the woods around the highschool when I was in my first and second period classes. Most of the windows faced where they were searching and it was a really surreal experience. I remember staring out the window for the whole class. All of my friends thought her mother sold her. It was talked about for weeks and then everything just sort of died down. We had a whole assembly about her. By now most of the signs that were up have eroded or faded. So it's nice to see this case brought back to light

[@i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r]

I’m from around there too, it always makes me so sad.

[@melanieestrada6444]

So sad.

[@j4kgang921]

It's something about a building or son that was by the park she went missing from! Something about that building! ND or someone connected to that building

[@1991Meka]

The high school doesn't have cameras outside the building?

[@brookk110]

“Why are you eating pizza the day after your child goes missing?” “Ok oops, sorry, I guess I’ll go hungry” like she needs to eat eventually.....

[@Fluffy-Fluffy]

And she's pregnant as well.

[@miriamsheppard6162]

yeah that got me. "why are you eating pizza" excUUUUUuuuse me

[@allyas]

Pizza is a widely accessible option to get something to eat quickly. I honestly don't get people questioning that. I ordered pizza in the days leading up to my grandfather's death, because I wasn't in the headspace or had time to cook something.

[@menosbbgirl]

Fluffy DAMN she’s pregnant AGAIN!?!?!? Wtf

[@ryancarroll5488]

@@allyas yep fast food for us around n after mothers death. U don't have mental energy to cook

[@cassgirl9357]

As a teenager I already know the dangers of a child being alone even a few feet away from their parents and I like to go to the parks around my house to use the swing sets so whenever little kids are without parents or the parents are waiting in their cars I keep an eye on younger kids just so they aren’t lured away by another adult. I know that it’s not much but I just feel like it’s anyone’s responsibility to do or say something if a child walks off with someone they didn’t arrive with. I would want someone to do the same if it were my little cousins

[@GabsterZ21]

You’re an amazing young lady thank you. We need more like you!

[@amandabonana]

I have always been this way too! Even as a child, I was always watching other kids to make sure they were safe. I'm not 25 and a mom of 2. Parks give me anxiety now. Lol

[@keeliekalayidol8876]

No joke but a 16 yo girl and 2 other teens (separate day, same abductor) were kidnapped from parks in Oregon just 2 weeks ago. 16 and kidnapped in broad day light from parks. They were all 3 found a week ago in another state but detectives and the F.B.I. aren't sharing details rn. That's sweet that you look out for those innocent kids.....but you be careful too 💗🤞🧡

[@cassgirl9357]

Keelie Kalay Idol I’m always looking around for people getting too close and have a skateboard or bike with me for a fast escape or protection. My dad tells me to use my skateboard as a weapon if needed. But that’s scary I hope they’re okay

[@sadiesue8069]

When inwas attending BLM rallies I would be an extra set of eyes for kids present. Whether from danger of people driving through crowds (this happened twice in my town) or just human traffickers blending in a crowd using the event as opportunity

[@lynsirobertson3527]

She sounds emotional to me. Especially during the call.

[@idrippulse6740]

She could just be putting on a show, that’s a possibility

[@andreamacielr]

iDrip PulSe WTH

[@idrippulse6740]

XxbluepearlxX again, it’s a possibility

[@andreamacielr]

iDrip PulSe when your pregnant you can’t get stressed it harms the baby she sounds like she can’t move like her heart just fell to her feet

[@idrippulse6740]

XxbluepearlxX you do realize that some parents actually sell their kids right? I’m not refuting you’re sentiment but that doesn’t mean you can’t take my point into consideration

[@Lena-tf6bk]

It’s so disgusting that people go to playgrounds and steal children. My sister in law and my niece were at a park a few weeks ago and there was a woman screaming for help and two men creeping up behind my niece. I think they thought that my sister in law would leave her daughter and run over to help the woman screaming for help. Thankfully she didn’t. She took her daughter and went to try to help the woman. As soon as she got to the woman who was in her car, she refused to speak. That’s when she saw the 2 men running away. Turns out the two men and the woman knew each other. The cops did nothing! No investigation. No putting out the information about the car or the people to the public. Now this all happened at a small town on cape cod ma. It can happen to anyone. And is extremely scary that the cops did nothing to help. They didn’t even care.

[@melanieestrada6444]

That’s why I don’t trust anyone!

[@Uchiha.Itachii]

The cops won’t do anything is no one is hurt, kidnapped, anything, that’s just so stupid cause they let those people be able to try to do that again

[@audrey8763]

on the dr phil episode he says that the mom was more emotional when speaking spanish, so her lack of emotions could be related to her being ESL or more comfortable speaking spanish, i think maybe you should have mentioned this...

[@pneaplpizza]

This is a good point

[@lynsirobertson3527]

Yes!!! I've been saying this!

[@BlazedBarbie9]

I’ve always noticed people who speak little english dont put emphasis on how they say the words like a fluent English speaker would. I also remember when i took spanish my sentences didnt flow properly or sound correct because i was too busy thinking in my head if Im saying the word right or what word Im trying to say

[@vanessavargas7081]

i was thinking this the whole time

[@Sbrisart21]

That was my first thought too.

[@austenpoet]

My 90 year old nana lives in bridgeton. It is NOT a nice tight community. It is low income and high crime area now, and parks are NOT great!!!!

[@erykahtauro5088]

Exactly !!

[@semoneg2826]

Parks are never safe it's a hunting ground for predators

[@gracev2995]

@@semoneg2826 Everytime I take my children to the park I watch them like a hawk. I'm not exaggerating. Like they need to be in my sight at all times. And if they are not they need to get there immediately. I'll be damned if I ever let my kids get taken. I also don't take them to large parks where I could lose sight of them.

[@Amy-se5ld]

That does not mean it’s not tight knit.

[@charlottemorris7226]

I live a couple towns over it is 100% a terrible place one of the worst cities in jersey

[@amandaggogo]

The flat tone almost makes me feel like she's just dead inside. Like her daughter is missing, her world is shattered, she may just be numb inside and has cried enough already, and gotten to where she can't show emotion well anymore due to trauma. That's my two cents.

[@maamyesmaam321]

I don’t think the mother had anything to do with it but omg I feel sorry for the little brother who witnessed something and has to live with that not even being old enough to say what he saw. Poor kids

[@hollyburton3985]

God knows what would happen if the kidnapper kidnapped her and her brother what do u think there mum and police would do I just can’t imagine being in that situation

[@katherinebinns3248]

The fact that the poor mother had to say, “don’t be scared of the police” that’s heartbreaking.

[@bradybonds5930]

That's reality for many of us.

[@feefs2139]

@@bradybonds5930 Exactly

[@rmyoung77494]

Dumb comment. They were saying that if you have info on the abduction, come forward but do not be afraid of the police. Obviously, if you know something, you r involved somehow in a major felony!!! We’re you even paying attention.? Do you know how to put something like this in context? If not, you should stay out of this. Also, take your FAKE OUTRAGE and snowflake SJW crap to a different type of content channel. Also grow up.

[@jjaymiauvlogs5642]

why you gotta be like that ? and you grow up

[@micahholman8539]

That’s because there are a lot of undocumented immigrants in the area, which is illegal as Kendall mentioned. That’s not heartbreaking it’s just the reality. That’s why the police made sure to clear anyone who came forward from being reported to ICE. Don’t take things out of context.

[@franlats0705]

Being 'disinterested' etc could be a sign that she is going into a deep depression i hope that poor girl is found

[@akasmrfaroo]

Exactly. If she is dissociating, that would come off as flat.

[@biancaportillo3481]

especially if she was pregnant her hormones are going crazy and the entire situation could make her moods go super low and experience depression

[@forgetmiiknot]

I was thinking the same thing, she looks incredibly grieved and depressed to me

[@sweetieboo5962]

Also she had her so young you that can affect her 'bonding' with her. Sadly sometimes children are sen as a burden. Not implying she had something to do with her disapperance just that she may be a bit relieved that it's gone... I really want her to be found she must be so scared 😨

[@kickazz9473]

Exactly she seems way disconnected like something broke inside her.

[@karastired]

I understand that people are always going to talk and make accusations but holy crap you cannot make an accusation because someone is EATING pizza

[@psihijatarstrojnica6364]

Kara R yeah That’s what I tought too,She could have gone off home to eat or to a restaurant, She could have took her time and Made lunch,but no She stayed there plus She was pregnant and hasn’t eaten the whole day

[@bridgetthewench]

Right, how do you get upset at someone for EATING? We literally have to do it to live.

[@lulub1433]

Agreed! When a person is under suspicion, they are torn apart for EVERYTHING, even eating. It's sad.

[@Justamommy86]

Thought the same thing! Same people that would accuse ger her of neglecting her unborn Child if she had a hunger strike. They're the ones busy worried about the wrong things.

[@lourdespineda5843]

Can woman not eat like bruh

[@nexxus1011]

She probably cries a lot when she’s alone. I don’t cry in front of people, when my brother and mother passed away, I didn’t cry when I was around my family, but when I was alone I bawled my eyes out. I felt I had to be strong for my kids and the rest of my family. She has a son and was prefabs at the time, I’m sure she was, and still is, so incredibly hurt and heartbroken, but maybe she doesn’t know how to show it or doesn’t feel comfortable showing such a vulnerable side of herself. I know I don’t.

[@caitsk4te]

Agreed.

[@annablyth9816]

Exactly Some people just don't like showing strong emotions She's probably one of those people

[@RebeccahRodriguez]

I started crying hearing that woman's prayer at Dulce's vigil. I hope this sweet baby has no pain, wherever she may be.

[@boitshepochoma1571]

Same😭😭

[@pretelquetzal]

Me toooo

[@dianegarcia8710]

Same!

[@micahholman8539]

Me too. So powerful!!

[@MrsTashia95]

Me too and I’m at work 😭😭

[@kalyia4883]

I cannot handle cases of missing or abused children, they’re too pure

[@maisalohay1593]

Yes specially when there’s no conclusion 💔

[@IluvAmerica]

She sold her daughter into human trafficking

[@kalyia4883]

Made With Melanin you think so? I feel like she probably just wasn’t paying attention bc why would she sell one kid but not the other

[@IluvAmerica]

Kalyia Damato because there’s not a huge market for little boys maybe? Lol. Also it would make her look like more of a suspect if both went missing. I’m sure the suspect was a male that payed for the little girl. Makes sense to me.

[@IluvAmerica]

Kalyia Damato also she didn’t have custody of her kids, and had them at a young age by multiple fathers and passed the kids to the grandma. So it makes sense that she wouldn’t want them

[@ei7388]

Her reaction is definitely off but people also have to realize she’s been a mother since she was 13. I’d venture to guess she probably has the mindset/maturity of a 15 year old. Not every child that has a baby “instantly matures to a responsible adult”. She wasn’t even “forced to grow up per say” because her own mother was raising her children. When Dulce went missing Noema was 19, pregnant and living on her own but in this moment was responsible for a 5 year old, a 3 year old, and her little sister (about age 12 I think). Her hands were full and she was inattentive. Until someone proves to me she had something to do with it I’m holding off on passing judgement on her. Another thing to think about is, usually victims of sexual trauma often have trouble showing and expressing emotion. As a police officer I have not yet met a teen who was sexually active at the age of 13 and NOT a victim of sexual trauma. That could explain her immaturity and apparent disassociative mental state! I hope and pray this little one is found safe!

[@shannons956]

acab

[@haleynicolewbu0704]

+Sugarland not appropriate

[@punkybrewstar83]

Well I don't like police officers by and large, but I agree with everything that you have said.

[@reinadez]

haleynicolewbu agreed that is not needed here.

[@reinadez]

Thank you for your service ❤️

[@staceyproctor132]

I stand with her mom. She maybe reserved, but she did show emotion. Let’s not forget about shock, self deprecating guilt and depression. As someone with bipolar, depression isn’t someone who’s sad. Anyone can be sad. Depression takes that sadness and guts you to where you can’t talk, think or act. Let’s not judge.

[@luu8784]

Some of you REALLY lack empathy and it’s scary. I wish nothing but the best to Dulce’s mom, I hope she’s reunited with her baby and finds peace 🤍

[@mackinzielizabeth872]

I was thinking the same thing when scrolling through the comments

[@michiipichii]

Agree! I hope they will be reunited. People are way too hard on the mother.

[@hollyburton3985]

Aww yep same I’m not blaming her mum but why did she let her 3 and 5 year old not 4 go off the park alone I know she was watching with her other daughter but she needed to be there with them

[@carolinegracie1811]

you know the child is not gonna be found alive right? its been 2 years

[@carlazuzisdaddy8712]

@@carolinegracie1811 you never know. Three missing girls were found ten years later, alive

[@Katya7cruz]

It only takes a moment. Blessed are we who have our children to tuck in to bed tonight 🙏😔

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

🥺🙏🏼

[@sophiemontesinossasha5195]

🙏💝

[@annafonseca1598]

Te

[@shareewilliams1124]

🙏🏽😔

[@keilisantizo8432]

🥺🙏🏻

[@pamelacarlin7236]

People need to remember how young of a mom she is. She had her daughter around the age of 14. As a mom I wouldn't be comfortable with my kiddos running around that young that far away from me.....but who's to say that's not how she grew up. Everyone parents differently. I just hope that little angel is found alive and well.

[@samkjones3]

Please do a where is video for this little girl here in Tennessee missing. Her name is Summer Wells. The story is really heartbreaking and she just vanished out in the middle of nowhere. She been missing for 9 days now. Please look into this

[@gunzlez]

I saw that Stephanie Harlow made a video about Summer Wells, you should check that one out too

[@vanessajoe2144]

Parents, guardians PLEASE protect children at all costs! Keep an eye on your kids, be aware of your surroundings & trust NOBODY with or around your kids. I pray this little angel is found safe. 😭❤️

[@Madame_Butterfly_13]

Agreed. You can’t take your eyes off your children for a minute.

[@merncat75]

I wish you could see the dirtbags in my area and how they *completely* neglect their children!! I'm not talking about occasionally where you can call the authorities.. I'm talking about at any given moment, I see it *constantly* at local convenience stores where parents aren't paying attention at all, outside of my apartment (I live on a very busy highway and I've seen parents let their children walk in and out of the street main while waiting at the bus stop without even watching or saying anything to them)😒 I work at a pet supply store and have seen people leave their little kids out front in the parking lot with the car running.. if I say anything to them, they say things to me like, 'they are just going to be a quick minute and can see the kid from the window' accidents can happen in a second.. the kid could hit the gear shifter while the car is running.. and somebody could hop in that car in the "quick" minute it takes for me to ring up their transaction. 🤦‍♀️ I don't get how some people don't understand.. it's better to be safe than sorry!!

[@Donghaeoppa90]

As a mother to a 3 year old myself. I agree with what you said one hundred percent. I never take my eye of my child. It’s sad that some parents have little to no care about their children’s safety.

[@marlee3566]

Everyone is saying her energy is off. Some people don’t have any emotions when they have experienced a lot. When my brother passed away it was hard for me to cry because I’m not used to being vulnerable I’m used to being the stronger one around everyone. She probably broke down crying some days because she can’t find her child. She probably has the mentality of being strong. Some people just cope differently. She was depressed and usually when you’re depressed you just lack emotions you just become numb to the world. You can’t cry, eat, and sometimes even sleep. You’re just drained mentally and physically.

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

Me too I come off as cold. I’m told it’s disassociation mostly but I’m so tired and exhausted I just shut off

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

I remember when I was nearly hit by a car, I shut down emotionally. I literally could not emote. My brain didn't want to process the fact I had nearly died, so its solution was to remove me from the situation the only way it could. People who call her out for the way she's acting have most likely never gone through a massive trauma. Her "glassy-eye" look is a hallmark of that sort of emotional veil.

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

Alma Saon after all I’ve been thru psychologically and emotionally I just don’t show much anymore

[@amiraabdelkader2751]

That's true by sometimes it's also the opposite where you overeat, oversleep.

[@catherineanderson3911]

Yes this is absoulty true amd im so sorry for your lose

[@b2whells281]

Another missing child case: Relisha Rudd went missing when she was 8 from Washington D.C. She was last seen on CCTV walking into a hotel room with a janitor whom her mother befriended but is never seen walking out.

[@scottcharney1091]

Yeah, and said janitor later shot himself.

[@savageboiangel7874]

Seems preety clean cut to me. The janitor killed her. Du

[@Brendoofus]

Wow that's crazy

[@emilyrobles9633]

Yess I hope she cover this one I’ve been requesting it

[@mariaasmrr]

i always get her missing posters in the mail here in Washington (not D.C) and i’ve heard the case so many times and just thinking of it pisses me off, some people really don’t deserve children

[@joannaherrick2215]

Noema definitely was irresponsible for letting the kids so you go off too far themselves. That said, people judging her and saying that shit is not only sad but disgusting! If she wasn't already someone with a more emotionally numb personality, that situation made worse by such cruel and inconsiderate people would definitely make someone emotionally numb! Plus being pregnant and dealing with everything, its a impossible situation to deal with. Sad world.

[@cookie1266]

If Noema sold her child or if she had anything to do with it, imo she would probably “pretend” to be emotional to cover up. Ya know? Like, she wouldn’t make it seem like she didn’t care. She probably was just in shock.

[@zeejay5777]

She failed the police polygraph test ... can you explain that ?

[@ilovethehungergames467]

@@zeejay5777 stress?

[@zeejay5777]

Bonnie Kemp stress ? 😂😂😂 I wish she was stressed if she was everybody wouldn’t be so suspicious of her

[@ilovethehungergames467]

@@zeejay5777 stress and pregnancy. boom thats it

[@ilovethehungergames467]

@@zeejay5777 people are always gonma be suspicious of people regardless

[@amayra8346]

i think she's depressed and in shock. That's why she has been showing lack of emotion

[@minstac1530]

And also there are people who aren't very emotive or expressive. I am one of them

[@cosmicnic]

Agreed, when i was younger for some reason i was the same, when my grandma died i remember my mom asking me at the funeral "why arent you upset" because i wasnt showing emotion or crying even though i missed my grandma so bad, even i was like why arent i crying?? But its normal, people show things different ways, i dont think shes acting weird at all

[@a.inesfidalgo3367]

@@cosmicnic exactly, I once went to a funeral and I was in complete shock, I just stared at the body very closely (even though I do NOT like open casket funerals) and thought to myself "he's fine, only a bandaid on his face" and my friends still talk about how they were all bawling their eyes out and I was the one that didn't cry. The whole time it was just like I didn't even grasp the whole concept of death. I believe it's the same for this girl, just complete shock and denial.

[@peachypea8337]

She was also pregnant when this happened

[@tamarasorbo1550]

Exactly, she could also just be feeling numb

[@Catperson001]

I don’t see someone who is flat, I see a mother who was taught through culture that you don’t show emotion to strangers. As someone who also had a very traditionally Hispanic mother, I was constantly taught not to show emotions. That’s the culture as a whole. You have to be strong and brave for the little ones. She looks so broken and lost inside, not “flat”.

[@sarah.7449]

She literally just looks heartbroken and numb, she is not emotionless. She is at her wits end.

[@clarissadunn3188]

As a therapist, her flat affect really speaks to more mental health reasons or cultural differences than anything else. If she actually had something to hide, she would at least be trying to act the way a mother is "expected" to act. The fact that she isn't doing that makes me think she might be on the spectrum.

[@nancyjames7126]

thank you that is what I ask thinking as well. I think she would be acting very differently if she actually had something to do with it.

[@Avatar_Brandy]

I agree, I think people judging her behavior and basing conclusions on that is really problematic and it’s probably contributing to the problem rather than helping solve the actual crime.

[@-romero4759]

I agree, my first thought was cultural differences. I’ve been around a lot of Native Americans and their demeanor is very much like hers. I would t be so quick to call her sketchy. If Dr Phil really was a Dr. he would’ve considered that.

[@airfryergod123]

!!! reading all the comments speculating she might of been involved simply because of her “unorthodox” reaction made me feel icky

[@aracelixelhua6155]

Yes! Thank you.

[@harleyserpa8334]

I just want to add that when Johnny Gosch went missing on his paper route, his mother was publicly scorned for her lack of emotions in interviews as well. I don’t think that the way people process grief can always be a deciding factor in their innocence.

[@xolauriebooxo1870]

I think this case is genuinely just one of those “wrong place, wrong time” cases. The mother doesn’t seem guilty whatsoever to me, everyone shows emotions differently, we also have to remember she has other children... maybe she wants to be strong for them and god knows what her mental health is like, she could be suffering silently. Whatever happened I hope justice is served but until then I think people should be more focused on actually LOOKING for Dulce instead of posting negative comments about her mother. If she didn’t have anything to do with it I can only imagine how guilty she feels everyday for letting her 2 children run off to the playground by themselves, it wasn’t a very logical or safe thing to do but keep in mind she is only young and she probably didn’t even think for a second anything would actually happen.

[@ANDennis11]

She probably didn't orcastrate her girl being taken or sold. But, she didn't watch her appropriately. She was not near by to protect her.

[@greenfairy4894]

In this day and age traffickers are looking at all times. Someone came close to abducting my daughter out of the water park. This was 21 yrs ago. My hubby and I were in the water and were watching her. Had we turned our head for seconds it would be a different outcome. Noema is innocent. She is pregnant, worn out and depressed. She was uncomfortable with English. While speaking Spanish she did better. I did not find her flat. Dr Phil is lying. He has seen other mothers that were flat. Look at her age too.

[@semoneg2826]

@@greenfairy4894 exactly all it takes is seconds....people love to judge untill something similar happens to them

[@fifitrixabel4758]

@@greenfairy4894 I speak Spanish and she seemed so much more comfortable so she can properly express herself.

[@coldaqua3143]

As someone who constantly gets mistaken for being completely emotionless, this is not some thing that determines guilt. It can be due to depression,trauma, or the need to be secretive with your emotions is also prominent in some cultures. These people are often highly sensitive & they’re just good at hiding it. I could see myself having the same reaction and sympathize with her.

[@lizettealvarado6900]

People commenting saying she’s a “bad” mom and “not watching her kids” also making comments about Noema’s age disappoints me. I was barely turning 15 when I found out I was pregnant, had a rough time realizing what that responsibility holds at that age and my mother helped me as well. Just because her mom helped her doesn’t mean she wasn’t a good mom. Being a mom is hard at any age let alone a teenager. Every mom makes mistakes. Should she have let them get off the car alone? No. But hindsight is 20/20. Just hearing the 911 call brings tears to my eyes, she obviously doesn’t want to believe her baby is missing. You guys can say she’s “acting weird” but all I see is a scared young mom who’s baby just went missing and I’m sure she was already thinking of the things people would say about her as a mom bc she already feels guilty enough. Please think before you speak on situations a lot of you haven’t ever been in! I pray she’s reunited with her baby girl.

[@Nolanoyayo]

I think the issue is she left 2 small children unattended. You being a mother should know you can't let small children out of your sight. The poor child suffered because her mother failed to supervisor her. She may be a great mother but this was a huge mistake made by her

[@secrets0002]

Your case can be different from her case....she wasn't the best mum and this is the reason she didn't had full custody...this is the same reason she didn't think twice to leave very small kids to exit the car and go to the park by themselves....every young mum is different...you may never do this but she did...so don't feel offended because you were a young mum because not all young mum are good mums...some are, others aren't..

[@zeejay5777]

Lost Woods you ever thought why the girl was wearing heels to go to a park ? The mother sold her ... why didn’t the child abducted take the other child , she was dressed to get sold

[@secrets0002]

@@zeejay5777 Yes..I found that of very poor taste..such a small child wearing heels...it's also very strange that the other child- the brother was left behind...very suspicious..reason why I believe the mother knows what happen to her daughter and all this story is cover up..she made sure she stayed in car with her sister because her sister would be witness...while the brother would not be able to explain anything...this story is suspicious as cupcake baby story...both strange but super similar..although cupcake is younger...I hope whatever both children are, they are safe and loved...I hope so...

[@zeejay5777]

Secrets 000 wow you’re smart I never thought of it like that , I thought the older girl stayed because that’s her mom child and the mom would never let the case go if she got grabbed too , also in her dr.phil interview she lied and said no one was at the park then she said the child went missing and she asked people , on top of that she failed the police polygraph test

[@dannysilva3210]

Whenever a child is involved, it's just too depressing tbh 😔. It's sad that someone would even do that.

[@IluvAmerica]

She sold her daughter into human trafficking

[@poopylifetroll]

@@IluvAmerica no one really knows that though, it’s really messed up to assume things like that too with little to no proof

[@stephw.6539]

She had Dulce when she was 14 and her son when she was 16. It is possible that the grandmother raised the children, they were living with her when Dulce disappeared. I think this could have caused her to be somewhat disconnected. Yes it was biologically her daughter that went missing, and I am sure that she loved her, but if she had not raised her it could have affected her differently. Also she was still only 19 years old, still a kid herself.

[@DearKareennBee]

I don't think Dulce's mom was emotionally flat. Just sounds like she struggles speaking English, also, she sounds like a mother who cries her eyes out in private. She seems genuine to me. And holds a lot of guilt over letting her out of her sight. Even though she was 19 and was an adult. She was still very young, and was too trusting. For all we know, they probably did this often. I hope the baby girl is found though. :/

[@anubismalack2238]

The family spokes person turn on them n she realesed some messages from dulces mom were she is laughing n saying thats all the money it was collected i was expecting more

[@marisolcarrillo2548]

Because she’s eating pizza they were getting mad? Like damn people let her eat 😳

[@catherineanderson3911]

Ya its literally called stress eating eating the pizza probally help her..

[@sunnybreakfast]

I definitely think the "lack of emotions" is just a cultural difference, and Noema seems to be more expressive when speaking Spanish. I hope they find Dulce 💛

[@aromaladyellie]

That clip wasn’t her it was her mother, Dulce’s grandma. But I agree that it could be a culture thing

[@caitsk4te]

I agree, different cultures do NOT believe in mental illness and expect for their family members to hide depression and act as if nothing is wrong.

[@user-br5gs5bg1t]

I'm hispanic, and when she was talking to the operator in the beginning it sounded like my mother when she told me my grandmother passed away. I think Dulce's mother is being honest.

[@charlydoumat6946]

Noema didn't do it. I have met a lot of women here in Mexico that are as "flat" as she is judged to be. Simply bc they are super shy and overwhelmed by a specific situation. Shy is super shy person by nature.

[@astrowolvez]

@Last Hope Reyes / Killuminati Soldier lie detector tests are bullshit. It's been proven time and time again.

[@lavahearts]

i think it’s so beautiful that the whole community came together to look for her

[@Just_Julia_]

The fact that people would go "oh she's EATING she doesn't care about her child" is stupid cause one:she was pregnant and needed to eat to feed the unborn child and two: some people use food to cope so maybe noemma does that the fact that people just assumed she didn't care is terrible you should never tell a parent they don't care about there missing child...cause that is called being and ass hole

[@butterflyxx9883]

Right I was like okay now they’re being ridiculous

[@hollyburton3985]

Yh your correct

[@Akatsuki_gang5356]

Unless its Casey Anthony.. in that case.. we all know she didn't give a fuck.

[@lisettegarcia7013]

Or someone was trying to tell her: "You need to eat, you can't keep denying food." and Noema kept saying: "I'm not hungry, my daughter is missing."

[@missthiing]

I am only a minute into the video, but that poor little girl. She looked so sweet. I’m praying for her safe return home. Missing children cases always break my heart

[@janelleelizabeth]

Could the “disinterest” be a language barrier? If she’s giving one word answers it might be because she doesn’t feel confident to speak

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

Yes. I have been teaching English to immigrants for almost 15 years. This was absolutely my first thought. The mother is also traumatized and living in a xenophobic fascist country.

[@zeppelin_7245]

@@fighttheevilrobots3417 fascist? People are so deluded, spend an hour with elderly folks from ex-fascist countries, and then come back.

[@starcat_]

Janelle Elizabeth I agree, she’s probably watching what she says because she doesn’t want to say something wrong and bring more suspicion onto herself.

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

@@zeppelin_7245 my ancestors were genocided by fascists. I know fascism. Trump is a fascist.

[@RachelOnAWhim]

She spoke English very well on the 911 call...most people who are bilingual are pretty proficient in both languages.

[@Mickey_Moon507]

That vigil that they held made me tear up. I grew up in a church with so many women that prayed that way, with such emotion and conviction, and it really is moving to see or hear if you're a spiritual person.

[@beachbum2687]

She’s not “flat” she’s probably in shock.

[@jackjack8581]

or numb

[@justme7283]

Nah

[@ClareCasalinuovo]

She just looks exhausted. Like she probably couldn’t sleep or eat or anything

[@catasrophieGrrl]

I agree. I have ptsd. And my cousin who just had her young daughter die terribly is very flat when she speaks of it, and she's terminal, so her own impending death. It's shock and ptsd and surviours guilt.

[@deannamccrimmon7805]

Her mother is so young herself so I’m sure she’s probably not handling it well. Poor girl, I hope she’s found soon.

[@SaulGoodmanz]

The queen comes back with another case on a Hispanic girl I appreciate it that you cover these cases since not many people do lots of love~♥️♥️

[@aris-1221]

I actuly submitted the form for this case. There are still billboards in NJ with her picture 😥 Thank you Kandell for covering.

[@Bunnyboo3419]

I live in the area too!!

[@michellemiguel8185]

Me too. I live fifteen minutes away from Bridgeton, so I remember how frantic the community was. :( thank you for submitting the form!

[@kodafriends2304]

What’s the form?

[@miam1471]

Me Too!!! I live about ten mins from Bridgeton. So Sad :-(

[@IluvAmerica]

She sold her daughter into human trafficking

[@amaralee7196]

"Why are you eating pizza" I dunno bro, maybe because shes a freakin human being and human beings.. uh... EAT

[@poofcheeseburgers8331]

And who is pregnant

[@johnandsheilaalderson]

When you have a child at age 14, you are emotionally stunted from growing, then again 3 years later she has another kid, AND pregnant when her daughter disappeared, I think this is why at 19 she still seems emotionless. I don't think she's emotionally matured.

[@ana-qo1rs]

not to mention depression could hit her 100x worse being pregnant and after giving birth it would be so hard on her

[@IluvAmerica]

She sold her daughter into human trafficking

[@astoldbynickgerr]

I completely agree. Her life must’ve... man. I feel for her.

[@ana-qo1rs]

A ViRGO definitely, especially having a YOUNGER kid who probably sometimes took extra energy out of her:(

[@kiarawingate3981]

drosera that person is commenting the same thing in a lot of post i think they might be a bit or something

[@Caeljharden]

5 to 10 minute period?! Girl, all it takes is less than 10 seconds. You can get halfway across town in 5 to 10 minutes!

[@heyitsb8901]

exactly my thoughts !!!

[@tonym7919]

Yeah, that part really pissed me off too.

[@ieshadavis587]

So true. She should’ve gotten out with them

[@personalcheeses8073]

Cael J. Harden You live in a tiny town

[@GetOuttaMyFae]

In the case where I live you can get to the next town in 10 minutes. Having two kids myself I honestly can’t imagine not having an eye on my young children. I am always watching them even in my own house. I’m not a perfect parent or a better mom than any other mom by any means, but I just can’t imagine not having eyes on my kids at all times in public. I’m not her though and obviously she isn’t as mature as she should have been. That isn’t necessarily her fault, she’s only 19. Doesn’t make her negligence right, but also doesn’t make it her fault that her child got stolen.

[@larissaliu]

Maybe it’s a Mexican thing, but we are told very young to not show any emotions in public. Crying means weakness and putting shame onto your family family.

[@esmeraldaguillen]

Karen Rodriguez I’ve never been one to be emotional until I became a mom!

[@Peachgguk-tz6yb]

Omg this!! Til this day, even as a woman, I don’t show any emotions to no one. Only my family, or ppl in close to. It’s a sign of weakness and ppl will jump at any change to take advantage of you. That’s really how my family raised us.

[@daisybelle2336]

You OBVIOUSLY didn’t watch the Dr. Phil interviews. She is DISGUSTINGLY apathetic and callous. That’s not f’n “culture differences”.. Idc what anyone says, THATS YOUR CHILD. For everyone acting like, “Oh she’s Mexican! They’re taught not to react”. Really???? Have you seen Narco war videos? Where the mothers are writhing around in pain, in the street, screaming about their harmed children???? Yeahhhh.. a loving mother will react. Embarrassment/“shame” takes a MAJOR backseat.

[@fp8688]

Daisy Eaton shut up

[@andrewbutcher775]

@@daisybelle2336 watch her interview that's in Spanish (her 1st language) she shows a lot more emotion and it makes a lot more sense

[@lucysoares6398]

I have a weird theory that those letters were sorta written by Dulce. I hope that makes sense. She was 5 when she was taken but most kids do know how to talk, but not to write as well as an adult. But it’s now 2021 so she should be turning 7. I just wonder if she got ahold of paper and was able to describe things around her and send it where people would know of her disappearance? And maybe there are other kids with her who have been kidnapped as well and are able to form better words on paper. I have no idea where I’m going with this, but that was the first thing that came to my mind when the letters were deemed to be not legible. I hope she has a safe return

[@aandrews9141]

I was searching the comments to see if anyone else thought that besides myself!!! I could not help but think maybe, just maybe... it could be from her or another child that has been with her at the time.

[@hollyburton3985]

I also hope she has s safe turn like it’s discriminating to think about her being taken at 5 why didn’t her and her brother get taken why was it only her

[@carolinegracie1811]

letters were written by here

[@Uchiha.Itachii]

But how would she be able to go to a post office and send it tho? That means she has been able to get away from the kidnappers, why wouldn’t she ask someone for help then? I think a child would rather do that then to send letters, I don’t think a 7 year old knows how to do that.

[@error-mq2fz]

I have a friend I’ve known for 15 years since elementary school. She has the same expression and lack of visual emotion just like Noema. She is a mother and cares so much for her daughter but you would never know that if you didn’t know her. So I do not think because of Noemas lack of visual emotion she had something to do with it . I believe Noema is innocent other than leaving the kids out of her sight.

[@102smac]

This is my town and there’s still posters and billboards everywhere. I went out to help look for her when it first happened. So so sad!

[@craziehotdogs6164]

Glad to hear this case is still being talked about. I'm in northern NJ and this was all over for the first few weeks. Now you don't see anything anymore about this.

[@v.958]

The mom seems dissociated and/or depressed. I would be, if I was 19 with two kids and a third one on the way, FFS

[@kenyontarquinio1553]

It’s weird to be scrolling through a new channel to find a photo you recognize. Bridgeton is my hometown and I was at the vigil. The city did not provide enough resources for Dulce’s family in the search and it was disgusting to see how quick people turned on her mom. It’s really validating to come here and see people supporting her in ways the Bridgeton community should have.

[@PastelOddity]

Okay, my best friends are from Guadalajara. Their first language is Spanish. Both of them, no matter WHAT happens, sound very flat unless they’re happy. One of their rabbits died, and that rabbit was her baby. She was devastated, but she sounded like Noema does here. One of them los her grandpa. She’s STILL heartbroken about it. But even when she got the news and had tears, she sounded like Noema. It could very easily be a regional accent thing. They’ve both talked about how their voices are monotone and they say it’s just how their “English voice” sounds. After breaking down and panicking, she had time to compose herself before going to the media. She likely already broke down and freaked out.

[@dxddy1232]

she is literally my favorite youtuber, she's such a big sister character, she has this soothing voice she's very detailed with these cases and treats them with respect and as though they're personal to her, plus she's a geek for scented candles and astrology, literally a 10/10 😭❤️

[@madig9152]

Absolutely beautiful to see all races represented searching and praying for that beautiful girl. I think it's more common than we realize!

[@jazzbell9893]

I love how thoughtful you are about the cases you present. To the victims, accused etc. You’re awesome at what you do!