<p>Having followed the disappearance of Virginia Tech student, Morgan Harrington - who vanished from UVA, while attending a concert October 17 - I am starting to think there may be a connection to the tragic murder of the two VT students near campus in August, and a perpetrator who would may have ■■■■■■■ around the UVA campus looking for vulnerable female students. Unfortunately, I do not think colleges do enough to warn their students about the fact that these perpetrators have NOT been caught.</p>
<p>Tia3 has been posting in numerous forums about this. Crime is unfortunately everywhere and is certainly not unique to Virginia schools.</p>
<p>it is fair to mention the student was not attending the concert. She was out doing… who knows what, when she disappeared. Not to be mean, but trying to hitchhike from Charlottesville to Blacksburg (or anywhere) is not a very bright idea and is asking for trouble.</p>
<p>For sevmom: I realize the subject line of my post looks very alarming. But, I am also surprised that any parent or student would object to a reminder to take precautions when there is a perpetrator prowling campuses. I didn’t say this was an everyday occurrence there. It could happen anywhere. It just so happens that, in my opinion, it’s a good time for kids to be vigilant in this particular area. I care about the students who attend colleges in Virginia. My daughter is one of them. Wow – this caused quite a reaction for you. Don’t worry, I’m sure my post will not cause enrollment do go down in Virginia’s wonderful schools! </p>
<p>Hi soccerguy315: The student has a name, Morgan Harrington, and was not attending the concert at the time she disappeared because she could not get back inside, after she had already entered with a purchased ticket. “Hitchiking” is a term police used as a “possible” scenario to explain Morgan Harrington’s disappearance. If you are interested enough in the story, look at the website available and look at the police timeline. [Find</a> Morgan](<a href=“Electronic Adhesive Glue Manufacturers And Suppliers China | Industrial Bonding Adhesives & Sealants For Electronics Assembly”>http://findmorgan.com/) There are few facts known. This is a twenty year old girl who had been apparently looking forward to attending this particular concert for many weeks and had a ticket, purchased by her father. She became separated from her friends after going to the restroom and ended up outside of the John Paul Jones Arena. It is not known why this happened. The arena has a policy to not allow individuals back inside, once they leave. She tried to get back in and was not permitted. Her friends, with whom she had driven and who stayed inside the arena, had her car keys. They say that she spoke to them on her cell phone and told them she would try to find a way home. The last people seen with her, at approximately 3:30am, were some UVA basketball players. They were seen talking with her on the campus. Later, people think they saw her on a bridge within the campus area. Her purse, with broken strap and cell phone, missing its battery, were found in a UVA parking lot later the next day. Read about the story if you are interested. And watch what you post on a public message board about one of your fellow human beings who has been most likely abducted and vicitmized. You have no idea of the factual circumstances and whether you know her or not, it is not appropriate for you to speculate on a public forum about her character or her intelligence.</p>
<p>Tia3, There is no evidence that a perpetrator is “prowling” Virginia campuses. That is way over the top. Of course, reminders are great to students-stay together, be vigilant,etc. and I’m sure the schools and parents are getting that message out.</p>
<p>tia3, when Morgan first disappeared this sad situation was actively discussed here on CC. I have a daughter at UVA and you can be certain we discussed this situation ad nauseum. UVA has done a wonderful job disseminating information and dispelling rumor among the student body and parents regarding Morgan’s disappearance and a number of other situations causing concern on Grounds. I’m not sure where you are obtaining all of your information but I don’t believe the latter part of your timeline aligns with official state police information. Agreed, it is prudent to encourage caution and awareness among our students, but equally important is not perpetuating unfounded information.</p>
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<p>That’s pure speculation.</p>