It’s now December 14, 2020. This has been such a horrible year. The entire world has suffered and changed from what we knew in 2019. Another year has gone by and you still haven’t been found. We never hear any news about you anymore. Where is justice? What is justice? What does it look like? What does it sound like? What does it feel like? Does it really exist? It’s been way too long – 9 years, and it feels like justice is out of reach. I can’t believe nothing has changed in all this time. Nothing. Where are you sweet Ayla?
We won’t forget you.
Friends For Ayla 
Deanie
December 15, 2020 at 12:21 am
It’s a terrible thing that sweet Ayla has not had justice. And the family continues to not have closure. Wonder why we haven’t heard from Trista’s lawyer. Wasn’t trista pursuing a legal action ?
ms.peridot19
December 15, 2020 at 5:40 am
Sweet Baby Girl ! Ayla is still waiting for her legal justice. And all those that love Ayla sure deserve better. Ayla still needs to be properly put to rest in a manner she deserves with her loving family present. How can Trista ever have peace of mind with all the secrets and no justice for her daughter?
Glenda Armandi
December 15, 2020 at 2:59 pm
It has taken far too long to come up with the truth about what happened to dear Ayla!!
Anonymous
December 16, 2020 at 2:17 pm
The authorities know the truth, just can’t prove it.
mountain mama
December 16, 2020 at 7:21 pm
ms.peridot19
December 17, 2020 at 6:31 am
http://www.pressherald.com
Mother of Ayla Reynolds still seeking answers 9 years after child’s disappearance from Waterville home
1 minute
Local & State
Posted Yesterday at 3:57 PM
Updated at 12:27 AM
For those that subscribe. Not sure if the same article that mama linked to
Nina
December 17, 2020 at 4:22 pm
I wonder why the Press Herald disabled comments.
Nina
December 19, 2020 at 4:26 am
ms.p
December 24, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Merry Christmas mama <3. I love your heart. Merry Christmas sweet Ayla <3. I hope Trista and Ayla's brothers a merry Christmas. I know Ayla will be with them.
mountain mama
December 24, 2020 at 8:18 pm
Merry Christmas MsP.
barbarag816
January 3, 2021 at 11:26 pm
I hope that everyone had a peaceful holiday season. May the new year bring justice for Ayla.
msperidot19
January 8, 2021 at 12:43 am
Thank you barbarag. I hope yours was peaceful as well. I too hope this year brings justice for baby Ayla Bell.
Nina
January 14, 2021 at 4:30 am
State police won’t release pursuit policy in wake of turnpike chase that led to injuries, 2 deaths
Maine State Police cite a sweeping and flexible public records exemption in withholding the policy on how and when troopers are permitted to chase suspects.
I’m sharing because this reflects poorly on Maine State police and makes me wonder what else they are not releasing….related to Ayla! I still think it’s possible they botched her investigation.
ms.peridot19
January 14, 2021 at 6:43 am
Nina, yes.
Anonymous
February 7, 2021 at 11:37 am
Dark Downeast has a podcast about Ayla.
https://www.darkdowneast.com/
mountain mama
February 7, 2021 at 11:50 am
Thanks!
ms.p
March 28, 2021 at 3:56 am
Published on Apr 24, 2020
Trista Reynolds mother of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds describes Friday night’s birthday vigil for her daughter as well as how she feels about the ongoing police investigation into the girl’s disappearance. Ayla disappeared from her father’s Waterville home in December 2011 at the age of 20 months and no one has been charged in the case.
ms.peridot19
April 4, 2021 at 2:08 am
❤
ms.peridot19
April 4, 2021 at 1:48 pm
To Ayla’s closest family and friends, I hope today you remember your fondest memories of her. Love for Ayla on her birthday ❤
mountain mama
April 4, 2021 at 3:28 pm
Amen MsP.
Happy Easter everyone!
Nina
April 29, 2021 at 8:06 am
Out of press is not out of mind. Justice for Ayla!
Anonymous
May 1, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Hey Foil…hope you are well!
mckeekitty
Nina
May 3, 2021 at 7:36 pm
kitty!!!!! I have been thinking of you and hoping you are well! I am just fine, thank you!
mckeekitty
May 4, 2021 at 11:42 am
Good to hear! Been thinking of you as well. Glad to see you are still working this…
Grace Wilson
May 7, 2021 at 4:47 pm
McKee,
I was thinking about you the other night when I was watching a show about a hoarder from the Cape. I hope you and yours are well
Nice try
May 7, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Hey McKee,
I was thinking about you the other night when I was watching a show about a hoarder from the Cape!
I hope you and yours are well.
Grace
Grace
May 7, 2021 at 4:52 pm
Stupid smart phone.
mountain mama
May 1, 2021 at 5:44 pm
How are Covid cases there? Jeff said the civil suit is taking a long time because the courts are backed up due to Covid.
Nina
May 3, 2021 at 7:38 pm
mama our numbers are up and down but not as bad as it had been.
ms.peridot19
May 6, 2021 at 2:46 am
A snip :
Geographically, things are unfolding pretty much as you would guess. Here are the states that have immunized the largest portions of their population:
State Pct. Vaccinated
Maine 40.2%
Connecticut 40.0%
Vermont 38.7%
New Mexico 38.6%
South Dakota 37.9%
Massachusetts 37.8%
Rhode Island 37.8%
New Jersey 37.0%
Hawaii 36.6%
Wisconsin 36.4%
And here are the states that have immunized the smallest portions of their population:
State Pct. Vaccinated
Idaho 27.9%
Indiana 27.7%
Texas 27.7%
Louisiana 26.6%
Arkansas 26.1%
Georgia 25.4%
Tennessee 25.3%
Utah 24.4%
Alabama 23.8%
Mississippi 23.8%
The states are colored based on which way they went in the 2020 presidential election.
Amber RIPPETOE
May 7, 2021 at 4:45 pm
McKee, I was thinking about you the other night when I was watching a show about a hoarder from the cape! Hope you and yours are well.
Nina
May 14, 2021 at 4:36 pm
There is always hope for justice. The guilty should not rest easy:
mountain mama
May 14, 2021 at 4:42 pm
Absolutely Nina.
Nina
May 20, 2021 at 7:52 am
How about a GoFundME for an award given to anyone providing information that leads to an arrest in the disappearance of Ayla?
mountain mama
May 20, 2021 at 8:11 am
Do you think it would work? I’m afraid that anyone with information is involved in some way.
Nina
May 20, 2021 at 10:23 am
I believe that the guilty party or parties have shared something with someone else at some point, or will at some time, and that said parties would be more loyal to $$ than the guilty. There was a reward offered for a short period of time in the beginning. I bet all the guilty were tight-lipped at that time. Years have passed, they may be getting more desperate or lazy, or drunk and at some point some time information will be revealed. I just think people need an incentive beyond doing the right thing, sadly.
Anonymous
June 15, 2021 at 3:05 pm
https://www.thedailybeast.com/shawn-adkins-arrested-in-2010-murder-of-texas-teen-hailey-dunn
mountain mama
June 15, 2021 at 3:06 pm
Wow!
ms.peridot19
June 15, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Clint Dunn hired Erika who became a actual detective just to help Clinton and Hailey. I am crying ! Shawn is a monster who frightened Hailey while living in that home. He did God knows what to her. Erika and team has never stopped working for this. Shawn has continued being very scary.
Anonymous
June 15, 2021 at 3:17 pm
https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/local/big-country/2021/06/14/shawn-adkins-arrested-jailed-connection-hailey-dunn-murder/7694422002/
ms.peridot19
July 17, 2021 at 5:40 am
https://www.thedailybeast.com/colorado-dad-mark-redwine-found-guilty-of-killing-son-dylan-over-lewd-diaper-pics?via=newsletter&source=DDAfternoon
Many reading here also were aware of Dylan being missing and many believed his father did kill him. Mark still needs to be sentenced.
Nina
August 9, 2021 at 3:53 pm
PORTLAND POLICE CLEAR UNSOLVED MURDER
PORTLAND, Maine – On August 5, 2021, the Cumberland County Grand Jury issued an indictment against Abdi Awad (10-05-85), charging him with Murder for the death of Allen MacLean.
On August 1, 2011, Allen MacLean, 41, of South Portland, was shot and killed in the area of Congress Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Portland. The case remained uncharged until August 5, 2021. Portland detectives continued to work on the case and recently presented evidence to the Attorney General’s Office and the Grand Jury.
Awad is currently in custody at the Maine State Prison in Warren. Portland Police detectives went to the prison Friday morning and served Awad with the arrest warrant. Awad will remain in custody at the prison until he is arraigned.
During the course of this investigation, assistance was provided by the Maine State Police, FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Attorney General’s Office.
“I want to thank the officers and detectives involved in the initial response and the ongoing investigation,” said Chief Frank Clark. “I hope their perseverance, and this arrest, on the 10th anniversary of Allen’s death, will help bring some degree of closure to his family and friends.”
Over the past 10 months, Portland PD investigators have also been able to clear two previously unsolved homicide cases:
In October 2020, Aristotle Stilley was arrested in California after being indicted here in Maine for the 2016 murder of David Anderson. Stilley remains in custody.
In April of this year, Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted and charged with murder, aggravated attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault and conspiracy for the 2012 death of Matthew Blanchard. Both men are presently in custody.
12 homicides currently remain unsolved here in the city. “I can assure you that we are committed to bringing closure to the families of those victims as well,” said Chief Clark. “Investigators are diligently continuing their work and we’re committed to holding those who are responsible for these deaths accountable for their actions. To that end, effective immediately, we are taking the step of dedicating a detective to the review and coordination of the city’s unsolved homicide cases. This detective will work with the case investigators to help evaluate witness statements and assess whether evidence in each of the cases can be further examined using newer forensic capabilities or other technologies. For those who have committed such a heinous crime here in our city, it may be just a matter of time before we’re knocking on your door.”
mountain mama
August 9, 2021 at 4:07 pm
Good news Nina.
Nina
August 26, 2021 at 8:52 am
https://bangordailynews.com/2021/08/26/news/york/43-year-old-maine-cold-case-murder-examined-in-new-documentary/
ms.peridot19
August 27, 2021 at 6:23 pm
Justice for Ayla Bell ❤
Nina
September 1, 2021 at 6:54 pm
mountain mama
September 19, 2021 at 8:12 pm
Nina
September 23, 2021 at 7:09 pm
Thanks, MM. I will watch this tomorrow. Glad to see people are still giving this the attention it deserves.
Carol
September 24, 2021 at 5:49 pm
Would love to see Bailey Sarian do a podcast on Ayla. The synchronicity of Ayla being a little girl who loved make-up and Bailey being a professional make-up artist who uses putting on make-up as part of her gigs in her Murder, Mystery, and Make-up and Dark History podcasts would be an endearing tribute.
Little birdie
October 5, 2021 at 2:04 pm
Keep your eyes on Derek
ms.peridot19
October 27, 2021 at 2:48 am
I do think Ayla looked like she was excited and really enjoyed her Halloween ❤
Nina
December 10, 2021 at 4:28 am
Another anniversary! What is happening? Jeff can you update us? Anyone?
mountain mama
December 10, 2021 at 7:45 am
Last I talked to Jeff the civil cases were on hold due to Covid.
Nina
December 12, 2021 at 4:25 am
Can you make this a new post? https://www.pressherald.com/2021/12/12/a-decade-in-the-case-of-missing-waterville-child-ayla-reynolds-ramps-up/
mountain mama
December 12, 2021 at 9:43 am
Thank you Nina.
Nina
December 12, 2021 at 7:41 am
Justine’s lawyer, Michael J. Waxman of Portland, said Thursday that he had not yet received the forensic expert’s report that Childs was given but looks forward to reviewing it. “I think it will provide comic enjoyment,” Waxman said. “There is no evidence which I’ve seen that supports any claim that my client had anything to do with her disappearance.”
COMIC RELIEF.
Nina
December 12, 2021 at 7:41 am
No, typo on my part. ENJOYMENT???
Lee
December 12, 2021 at 8:58 am
Disgusting choice of words.