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Sunday, June 24, 2012 , Updated 10:31 p.m., June 25, 2012
UPDATEDx2: Missing Plano mom Janice Klein found at DFW Airport
We do not yet know how she got to the airport.
Janice Klein
UPDATE: Janice Klein, the Plano woman who went missing on Friday, was found at DFW International Airport Sunday afternoon, according to NBCDFW. She was found in an airport bathroom, dehydrated.
About a thousand volunteers helped with a massive grassroots search over the weekend. The Facebook page Find Janice Klein is flooded with well wishes now that Klein has been identified and is in a hospital.
Travis Klein, missing woman Klein's son, posted to Facebook early Monday morning, "spoke to my mom for the first time in 60 hours. My eternal thanks to family, friends, and the God who holds it all."
[UPDATE x2: Details were not available to describe how she got to the airport, or why, but the DMN reports a new bit of information: that she was found on the public side of terminal D at the airport. They also report that Klein's husband, Robert Klein, said they're considering the incident health-related and don't think they will "ever fully know what happened during the two days she was missing."]
Plano Police Chief Gregory W. Rushin said, “We are glad for the safe return of Mrs. Klein. Due to the extreme heat over the weekend, the level of concern was increased drastically, and a well orchestrated search effort was managed by the family and members of the Custer Road United Methodist Church. Citizens from across the community came together to help and Mrs. Klein was identified from news coverage by the media. I wish to express my thanks to all who participated in this successful effort.”
Original story: Nearly every hour on Sunday, friends posted to the Find Janice Klein Facebook page, trying to give ideas as to where a search team can look for the missing Plano woman. Police do not believe there has been any foul play.
Klein was last seen Friday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. at her house on Salerno Circle in Plano. Her purse, cell phone, and vehicle are still at the house. She may be wearing gray sweatpants and a green shirt and is 5'5", 145 pounds, and has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Police said over the weekend they do not have any developments in the case, other than a possible sighting at Williams Sonoma that has not been confirmed. Facebook followers say there was also an unconfirmed sighting of Klein at Frankford and Hillcrest. Volunteers have handed out 9,000 missing person fliers in the area, and PegNews staffer Shannon Sutlief says that she received a phone call recording about Klein's disappearance. Ross Perot, Jr. offered his helicopter for the search.
Klein's husband Robert Klein told NBCDFW his wife "hadn’t been feeling great lately suffering from headaches but there was no indication she would take off."
The search team is based at the Daffron Elementary school gym in Plano. Volunteers say that anyone who can help look for Klein can join the search. They will start Monday, June 25 at 8 a.m.
Police ask anyone with information to call 972-424-5678 or 911.
Her family has offered a $10,000 reward for information about Klein's whereabouts, WFAA reports.
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Jason Rice, verified:
Thanks for posting this Sarah. Those neighborhoods have exploded with activity on this.
The weird coincidence that these neighborhoods are adjacent to the ones with the bomber last week (one where he lives, one where the mechanism detonated) means probably nothing (even the best tinfoil hat wearers among us would be stretching it) --- but it does mean these neighborhoods are now on tenterhooks, running on Code Red.
Anyway - if you find yourself with any information - even "iffy" stuff, please forward to the folks above.
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Jason Rice, verified:
... Well, that's so 30 minutes ago...
http://www.wfaa.com/
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rosymr90, anonymous:
Thank god they found her safe!!!!:D
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
Curious if she was in a bathroom in the gate area (passed thru security requires ID and boarding passes).
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Teresa Gubbins, staff:
fascinating that she was found at the airport. she seems to be part of a strongly religious community, at least if you go by the comments on the Facebook page
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Jason Rice, verified:
(TG, we call that a "lib-slip")
At the risk of being a jerk, that's pretty much the only "community" you're going to find in a faceless cramped metropolitan area. It's not like a Garden Club is going to initialize a mobilization like that or the Young Republicans or North Texas Democrats. (Counterexample may be found here - but I also first saw that on our buddy TravisRex FB )
For the record, I first heard about it from an agnostic Native American mom that got a flyer at a kids' softball game and has been beating the bushes for her. So there's that ;o)
Then I got the "We found her" notice from an enormously active Jewish friend north of there.
One of the reasons I love Plano.
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Sarah Blaskovich, staff:
Speaking of all that, Jason, where is Travis Rex these days?
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Jason Rice, verified:
That boy is slapping up art shows left and right... hence his silence.
Hunt him down on Facebook ... he never posts anything but pics of the shows up and coming/ and zipping past .
Hey - why isn't he playing citizen reporter for those things.
He owes us at least that.
I have now given myself "License to Nag" -- news as it becomes available.
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Sarah Blaskovich, staff:
SitizenKane, she was found on the public side of terminal D at the airport. The story would be even more confusing if she managed to get through security without a boarding pass or ID.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
I think the family owes the public an explaination of the events; otherwise, don't ask for our help.
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shadeofafreeway1, anonymous:
SitizenKane, I don't know these people but I suspect the cause of the issue is very personal and concerning to them and they OWE no one an explanation, ever. I've been there. It's a nightmare no one can comprehend from the outside anyway. Be gracious and kind. They are suffering enough.
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Jason Rice, verified:
Actually, Kane, I'll flat out disagree with you.
THAT is the whole damned reason for putting up with all of each other, is to hopefully have your back watched just a little.
"The Herd" is a big smelly crowded place to live so the one perk is a little effort keeping us from the wolves at moments of weakness, illness or distraction.
That said, I'm sure we'll hear about it - whenever and whatever is our business - mostly out of gratitude.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
Sorry; but I think the husband (or someone in the know) could be more forthcoming.......a simple statement like...
"we appreciate the help, we are relieved she is ok, obviously there are alot of lingering questions and we want to assure the public that when we know more, we will share what we can with you, in the meantime thank you".....
but dollars to doughnuts; they are waiting for a payday from a talk show booking agent, or book deal.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
But what we got from the husband was:
"I think the pieces might come back in bits and pieces, but we'll take that as it comes," said Robert Klein.
End of story.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
Where are the thank yous????
If you have a quote from husband Klein (or family) thanking community and law enforcement, please provide the quote.
Afterall, we are talking about thousands of volunteers and $$$ taxpayer money in law enforcement.
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shadeofafreeway1, anonymous:
Wow SitizenKane. There really are no selfless good deeds, huh?
I believe their son said, " My eternal thanks to family, friends, and the God who holds it all." But that's not really gonna do it for YOU is it? What do you want? Cash? Blood? A good story? Something to justify the "hours and manpower"? She's sick. Isn't that enough. "Thank you for finding my sick wife before something terrible happened to her. We were all TERRIFIED and didn't sleep or eat for days!"
But then...it's really all about you, isn't it?
For the record - the public services will be billing the family so maybe you can get some restitution there.
Heartless jerk. Leave them be.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
If it makes you feel better to make me outt be the villian shadeofafreeway, have at it.
Selfless deeds get done everyday by anonymous strangers........why you would say otherwise is beyond me. Randson acts of kindness by strangers is a blessing; but it doesn't mean the stranger doesn't deserve a "thank you."
Ok; the son thanked family, friends and his god...how much effort would it have been to throw a thank you out to the thousands of volunteers ??? I can post links to dozens of stories with family members expressing greater thanks to volunteers and community...
Read this if you want to know how family members might act in similar situation...
http://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-tucs...
And the public restitution bill ? I hope the family posts it on the web along with their canceled check showing payment...I doubt there will be a bill for services, much less payment for services.
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Teresa Gubbins, staff:
SitizenKane, i agree with you. it's like the boy who cried wolf. glad she turned out not to be harmed, but after having galvanized a large group of people to do a search, it seems peculiar at best to end with "oh well, we might never know what really happened, sorry, thanks a bunch"
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shadeofafreeway1, anonymous:
Again, having been in this situation, I have nothing but disdain for you both. You have no idea what is going on in the drama of that family's life right now. I can promise you, the confusion, worry, panic, fear and future planning are ALL that are on anyone's mind in that household right now. They are extremely grateful for everyone's help but simply cannot focus oustisde of their own inner reality right now.
I don't know them but I have been where they are. You can't grasp the turmoil unless you have experienced this. YOU JUST CANNOT.
The cause is absolutely no one's business. They owe you NOTHING. If you think otherwise you are very shallow and self centered.
I hope it never happens to you. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to never understand. Let them find peace on their own.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
Maybe being in the thick of it shadeofafreeway1 is distoring your judgement on this issue; and I am not trying to "grasp" anything they are feeling, I couldn't possibly know the traum heaped on the immediate family.....
But I do know other families in similar situations have acted more responsible to the public.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
Enough with the drama Shadeofafreeway1; the missing wife turned up within 72 hours, unharmed.....why you defend the family to such extremes is wierd..........this isn't an Etan Ptaz situation (thankfully)!
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shadeofafreeway1, anonymous:
I think the point I'm trying to get you to grasp is that they have no responsiblity to the public. I watched her husband fumble for words last night and I felt his pain. He's looking for the right thing to say to avoid letting "the public" make judgement. That's all anyone wants here anyway. A reason to judge. You think not? Let's try it out: She is diagnosed with a brain tumor. What's the public response? "Oh poor woman. Let's raise money for the family." OR She has a drug addiction. What's the public's response? "I can't believe all those resources were wasted on someone so self destructive."
YOU said, "a simple statement like... "we appreciate the help, we are relieved she is ok, obviously there are alot of lingering questions and WE WANT TO ASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT WHEN WE KNOW MORE WE WILL SHARE THAT WITH YOU, in the meantime thank you".....
It's not about you. It's not about the public. It's not about what you "need to know". It's about human beings. Suffering, hurting, confused human beings.
Yes - my perception is distorted - in the favor of the family. YOU are in the wrong.
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Jason Rice, verified:
Wow - when I get out-cynic-ked by Kane... THAT is a banner day.
So is there like a 500 word minimum you're looking for or something?
Or are you looking for a nice self-immolation of "Hey, my wife may have freaked out and should be kept away from sharp objects."
Had you been inconvenienced in the slightest,I could understand... but oddly, the folks around me - that were - are just saying "Dang, glad there's nothing to report. Sucks being them."
(ok, I added the "Sucks being them")
Kane. That's what neighbors do.
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shadeofafreeway1, anonymous:
Jason, you just raised the property value of your neighborhood. Thank you.
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mezzetin_subaquatic, anonymous:
wow, this is deep! so, Jason, what were your thoughts on psychoderelict?
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Jason Rice, verified:
Mezz - White City is in the car deck as we speak. Not a fan of Psychoderelict - HalfPriceBooks probably still has mine, but the original Lifehouse is genius.
Shade - usually, to do that all I need do is put up a "For Sale" sign.
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mezzetin_subaquatic, anonymous:
damn, I was gonna say white city, I swear. I just thought I'd take a pulse.
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Jason Rice, verified:
Keep blood between brothers, brother.
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Briantateedenvalley, anonymous:
Shadeofafreeway--you need to step back and attempt to contact reality. They owe alot to alot of people. Come on Kleins--step up and do the right thing!!! How dare she put so many people through what she did. Where is the ACCOUNTABILITY for her actions. I've heard it said that people feel sorry for the next person that legitimately goes missing. People won't be NEARLY as eager to join the search.
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SitizenKane, anonymous:
@JR. ; I guess Mr. Klein read the PN posts, then decided to get ahead of things with his statement issued Monday.....
Btw, good neighbors will continue to do the right thing; despite the ocassional jerks on the block!
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Jason Rice, verified:
I'm sure he hangs on our every word ;o)
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shadeofafreeway1, anonymous:
Brian, what if she has a brain tumor and this was all beyond her control? How is this any different than an Amber Alert or an Elderly Alert? When it happened to my husband it was 2 weeks before I could get back around to thanking those who helped us. I was too involved in how to survive having permanently lost my spouse to illness in a matter of days. When I did thank them, I didn't do it via the media. I did it personally and individually. I'm very, very much in touch with this particular reality. Again, the family owes no one an explanation of the cause of this situation. They just don't.
Kane, you make me sad.
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