Monte Vista Journal
By B. Martin

To the Editor:

To the Editor: I would like to say a few words on the Danice Day disappearance. This is coming from a person who has continually read the articles that have been in the paper the last couple of months.

First, I would like to know why everyone continues to say "the scumbags who did this to Danice." What would "this" be? The papers have not mentioned her body being found nor have they mentioned any evidence of foul play. The only evidence they have is that she is not here and has not been seen.

If this were my daughter, I would have an optimistic outlook and have hope that she will return. I would want to believe that maybe she has just taken off somewhere because of whatever pressures she might have had since, after all, she is a teenager mother. As her parents, I would not want to believe, nor would I think, the worst. This is what all articles seem to be saying. We don't know that there are any "scumbags" involved nor do we know that she will never be coming back. I would just like to tell Danice Day's parents, children and family to continue hoping, because you just never know.

As for the alleged cover-up by the Rio Grande County Sheriff's department, what is everyone talking about. Desi Medina turned the case over to Undersheriff Charles Martinez. According to newspaper articles, Sheriff Martinez questioned Victor Braun (Day's boyfriend) extensively. He was out at Victor's place of residence and place of employment on a daily basis. So who is it that is covering up? I know I sure would like to know. It has been said that if the investigation would have been handled properly then we would know what happened to Danice. Could we maybe not know because there is nothing to know? The Rio Grande Sheriff's department is having the blame placed on them because sometimes it is easier to place blame and makes the involved parties feel a little better because someone is getting in "trouble" and therefore gives the impression that something is being accomplished. Why does everyone always jump to conclusions and automatically blame the law enforcement officials. Police officers are human too and are capable of making mistakes, just like every other person in this world. What is wrong with offering a hypothetical scenario, which is what Desi Medina appeared to be doing at the minutes of the meeting that has everyone in an uproar. The only thing that would make this wrong would be if Desi was present at the time this alleged offense occurred:

Then he could be found guilty of some cover-up or something. Let the officials do their job without all of the criticism that seems to come so easily when things are not going perfectly. Remember this is not a perfect world and people will and can make mistakes. Law enforcement officials are just people. If Peter Comar feels he can do a better and more accurate job then that is his right. Let him do it. Quit all the criticism and the finger pointing and instead help support the local law enforcement officials.

And everyone remember, Danice Day is just missing, so don't lose sight of what is really important-finding her. Quit trying to place blame. Remain hopeful.