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Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Guest: Ms. Caroline Blanchard Announcements: Elizabeth Jones reported that the election was too close to call as of Tuesday night and that it would likely wait until the full vote count was in. Additionally, it was announced that the analysis of the polygraph conducted on October 29, 1997 of Sheriff Charles Lamar was available Opening Remarks: Thank you. Good evening everyone, I'm here tonight to make a plea for my daughter's sake, as many of you know, my husband and I are in a bitter divorce. Things are very strained right now, especially since he's still with that tramp. <frowning angrily> Too make matters worse, I don't think he's doing enough to get our Macy back. I'm hoping that by my speaking out tonight, he might be able to get his head out of the clouds and start focusing on our daughter. Of course, ever since that lie detector test, I think he knows more than he's been telling me. I got a look at the results and he failed the portion about knowing something about Macy's disappearance, and I am more than certain that 'Miss Aimee' knows all about it. There is something I don't like about her (more than the fact that she is a tramp that horned in on my husband <deep breath filled with anger> There is something that isn't right about that woman, and I hope they question her and find out what she knows. I think by calling this to all of your attention, the police will start focusing more on my daughter's search (at least I hope it does, I want my daughter back!) and now that it looks like Pierce has nothing to do with it, I think that they should focus on my husband and his little tart. <taking a breath to pull herself together> I'm sorry for sounding so angry, but I'm very distraught. I can take questions if you'd like. Question and Answer session with Caroline Blanchard: Q: Mrs. Blanchard, what would Aimee have to gain by Macy's disappearance? A: She might be trying to help him gain the election with a sympathy vote, besides, the woman is very unreliable. I wouldn't trust her with even my most unimportant things. She's despicable. Q: Has Macy ever ran away from home due to your arguments over Aimee? A: No, Macy never ran away from home, not ever <very distraught>... and I didn't even know she suspected the affair until I heard about the interview with her friend. Q: Ms. Blanchard, who did you vote for in the election? Your husband or Mr. Mazza? A: I voted for Mr. Mazza, I don't think that my husband is doing enough to save our daughter. And it's all because he does nothing, but focus on Aimee, he should be out looking for our daughter! Q: Ms. Blanchard, why did you decide to adopt a new personality two days before the election? You used to be so...civil about the estrangement? A: Well, to be honest, after we found out that that Edward Pierce character didn't have our Macy, I began to wonder. I always knew about the affair, but I kept it quiet because I felt that it would be unfair to upset my husband's chances at being reelected. But then I began to have reservations over the whole thing...I mean, who has my daughter? And why isn't my husband looking harder for her? It's because of that woman! She takes up all of his time, it's as if she doesn't want my daughter found. I thought long and hard about this, but when I saw the results to the polygraph my husband had taken, I just knew that they knew something more than they were telling me. Q: Have you had any conversations with Aimee herself? A: Once or twice, we were pleasant, but I can't say that I liked the woman and I certainly wouldn't trust her with anything. There is something suspicious and too quiet about that woman that I don't like. Q: Ms. Blanchard, are you seeing anyone else? A: At the moment, no. My daughter is all I can think about or focus...who can possibly concentrate on another relationship when my daughter is out there and possibly being held by heathens. <anguished sigh> Q: Ms. Blanchard, do you realize that Aimee is supporting you 100% in finding your daughter? A: I don't believe that woman for a second. She's a devil, and she's crafty and devious. I don't trust her at all. I wouldn't for one moment believe that she even cares about my daughter...especially because she's someone that I share with my husband. I don't think she cares one ounce about Macy, and she never has. Q: Have you ever been suspicious of your husband before? Will you insist that Aimee take an Aids test? A: I didn't believe my husband was capable of such a thing at first, but after seeing the results, and thinking long and hard about his interest in this case...rather the lack of interest...I am beginning to wonder. I think that this woman has totally clouded his judgment. I mean, if he's looking so hard, why hasn't he found her? My daughter is missing. <verge of tears> Looks, can be VERY deceiving. This woman is a home wrecker, and there is a quiet almost conniving quality about her. I don't like her and there is no way to trust that girl just by her looks. Q: What do you know about and how well do you know Reed Chambeau, owner of the mall? A: Other than seeing him a few time at Police fund raisers, I really don't know him. I have never spoken with him, but he has been pointed out to me. He owns a few developments, I think. But that's about all I know of him. Q: What events lead to you finding out about the affair? A: Well, my husband and I didn't get along very well, and it seemed that we were heading towards divorce anyway. He didn't really try to hide it from me, and if he did, he did a miserable job of it. I knew about their meetings, and I had heard several of the phone calls. I think he tried to hide it from Macy as best he could, but my Macy is a very clever girl, she's not stupid. She could tell that her father wasn't even trying with me. She saw us argue even when we tried to hide it. <shaking her head> It's been very hard and stressful. Q: Have you ever let your daughter separate from you in the mall before? A: Yes, I had, to go to a store. She's 17 and can take care of herself, but not if some criminal is involved...<eyes glazing over with tears> She's a very responsible girl. Q: Has anyone in your family received any threats since the election process began for your husband? A: <shaking her head> No, we didn't. Q: IF you think your ex is not doing enough, why don't you do more, and why are you so intent on blaming Aimee? A: I've been up day and night posting signs, calling the Department every chance I get to find out if there have been any developments. I've done everything that I can...I've checked out old hangouts and asked her friends...I don't know what else to do...maybe you all have some ideas for me because I'm at my wits end! Q: What about hiring a private investigator? A: <crying a little> I just want my baby girl back. <straightening up some> Actually, I was thinking of doing that. I don't mean to break down like this, it's just...I want her back so much...I miss her terribly. Q: Are you ready to continue Caroline? A: <taking a deep breath> Certainly. Q: Do you have any reason to believe that Macy knew of the affair before you did and she ran away to hide the truth from you? A: No, I don't. <sighing> I don't think she really suspected anything until she found me crying one evening. I tried not to let her see when I was upset. But when she did see it, because we were so close...she told me that she wanted me to have a better life anyway. She felt that if her Dad and I couldn't get along, then we shouldn't be together. She hated to see me unhappy like that. She had no reason to run away. Q: What had you done to get your marriage back on track? A: Well, I had discussed counseling with him, but he didn't want any part of it. He was always so busy with work, and with me working and raising Macy. We didn't really have much time to spend with each other anyway. When we did spend time together, we always ended up arguing. It had been going downhill for years, but there never seemed enough time until it was too late. <saddened frown> Q: Have you any reason to suspect Aimee, other than the fact that she disrespected you by being with the Sheriff? A: Yes, I don't trust her...on instinct...it was something about her the first time I saw her, before I realized that she was my husband's lover. There is something very odd about the girl, very sinister even. Like she's always thinking about something. She seems very devious to me. Comment: Ms Blanchard, you should get a contact inside the Sheriff's office to find out the details of the case. A: <nods> I've been trying to...and actually I've even established a few. Some within the Department and some within the FBI itself. I've been keeping as up to date as I can. Q: Is this your husbands first affair? Armstrong and Anderson have been hired by someone to check out Chambeau. A: Yes, it is his first affair. Where did you hear about Chambeau? I've never heard anything about that. Q: Ms. Blanchard, how well does your family know Mayor Rankin? A: The Mayor? We've known him for years now, he's a very good man...very honorable. Q: Thank you very much Caroline. Do you have any final comments? A: Yes...Please, I'm asking all of you, if you receive any information on the whereabouts of my daughter...please come forward...I miss her and I just want her home safe. Thank you all for having me tonight, I'm sorry for any emotional outbursts but I am under a lot of stress.

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