Update Teen Kidnapping

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Sep 21 2012 6:03 PM

The Dothan Police Department responded to a report of a kidnapping at 1108 Ross Clark Circle, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, a local medical facility at 1:05 p.m. Upon arrival, police spoke with an employee of Department of Human Resources who reported the incident. The DHR worker stated she transported 15 year old AILENE LANDER to the medical center for an appointment. While at the office, the worker and Lander were approached by the victim’s step-father, CHARLES PARTIN. Partin took her to a van and exited the parking lot. A van was stopped by Dothan Police leaving city limits however it has been determined it is NOT the suspect.

Many details are being gathered at this time, early leads are being followed and further inquiries regarding the juveniles’ care being given by DHR are part of the ongoing investigation. At this time it is too early in the investigation to reveal any other details which investigators are working to gather at this time.

Viewers/Listeners are asked to report anything relating to this case to authorities immediately. The descriptions are as follows;

VICTIM: Abducted from a medical facility; Ailene Lander, white female fifteen years of age, wearing a white shirt and white/pink shorts. Landers’ hair color may have now been altered to appear blonde. In addition to the immediate danger her abduction has placed her in; authorities are not disclosing Landers’ privileged medical information but have confirmed information obtained during this investigation suggests the victim may also be in medical danger.

SUSPECT: Charles Partin AKA “DEAN”, white male thirty-six years of age, wearing a baseball cap, dark colored shirt and dark jeans. Charles Partin, is a truck driver with carpentry skills. He has previously been convicted of Motor Vehicle theft. Both Charles Partin and now Julie Bethke currently have active warrants for arrest for their participation in the abduction.

VEHICLE: Believed to have fled the scene and immediate area in a two-tone light blue over dark blue 1994 Mercury Villager older model Van but may LIKELY HAVE DISCARDED THIS VEHICLE AND MAY BE driving a Blue, Green or Blue/Green Toyota Minivan. No other descriptors available.

MOST RECENT INTELLIGENCE REGARDING POSSIBLE LOCATION: Information developed in this case shows the suspect and victim are very likely located in East Texas or Western Louisiana. (Border Patrol Agents are monitoring all US Border Crossing Locations at this time).

MOST RECENT INTELLIGENCE REGARDING POSSIBLE ESTABLISHMENTS SUSPECT MAY ENTER: Information developed in this case shows the suspect is very likely seeking and may be entering charitable organizations for subsistence.

See last two pages for photographs.

UPDATES:

9/17/12 4:00 p.m.

***STATE WIDE MISSING JUVENILE ALERT ISSUED***

Sent 9/17/12 4:16 p.m.

Ailene Mariz Lander

W/F DOB: 05/20/1997

HEIGHT: 5’05” WEIGHT: 140

On 09/17/12 Ailene Lander was kidnapped from Southeast Alabama Medical Center by her Step-father, Charles ‘Dean’ Partin. This occurred at approximately 1:00 pm. They were last scene leaving in a blue 1994 Mercury Villager minivan with Alabama tag 34B26K3. Lander was last seen wearing a see through white shirt, with pink gym shorts. Partin was last scene wearing a dark shirt and dark blue jeans. Lander’s mother, Julie Bethke may also be accompanying them. If you have any further information please contact;

1-800- CALL FBI

(1-800-225-5324) and choose OPTION ONE

A REWARD is now being offered in this case.

Sent 9/17/12 5:42 p.m.

Dispatch has located two different tags for the exact vehicle regarding the kidnapping case, therefore we are unsure which is actually on the van and viewers/listeners should be given both. Thanks everyone will keep you updated. RD

LIC/38D18W2
VMA/MERC VYR/1994 VMO/VILLAGER

LIC/34B26K3
VMA/MERC VYR/1994 VMO/VILLAGER

(Note bolo for this vehicle now inactive, see update 9/20 sent at 7:26 p.m.)

Sent 9/18/12 9:25 a.m.

At this time there have been no updates in the kidnapping case, thanks for you continued assistance in spreading the word. RD

Sent 9/18/12 12:15 p.m.

Regarding the ongoing investigation in the kidnapping case, updates are as follows;

Numerous FBI agents have arrived or are on the way to Dothan to work on this case.

An FBI command post will be arriving shortly

New information developed in this case has given authorities reason to believe the suspect and victim are now also accompanied by the victims’ mother and five siblings. *The family photograph pictured shows these parties. We would like this released to the public immediately as we believe a group consisting of 2 adults and six juveniles is likely to draw attention.

Sent 9/18/12 5:08 p.m.

As mentioned in an earlier update, Julie Bethke is now believed to be assisting suspect Charles Parin in this ongoing kidnapping. Anyone seeing Bethke should contact local authorities immediately. RD

Sent 9/18/12 5:08 p.m.

Police have new information that suspect CHARLES PARIN is known by personal acquaintances as “DEAN”.

Sent 9/18/12 5:23 p.m.

The attachment encompasses all details and updates as they have been sent out. Please check the complete release to ensure we are communicating all updates to the public. Thanks again for your continued assistance in spreading these important details. RD

(* This document attached)

We have a very important phone number to release to the public specifically for tips in this case. Anyone with information in this case should call:

Sent 9/18/12 6:21 p.m.

We have a very important phone number to release to the public specifically for tips in this case. Anyone with information in this case should call:

1-800-CALLFBI

(1-800-225-5324) and choose OPTION ONE

A REWARD is now being offered in this case.

Sent 9/20/12 12:12 p.m.

UPDATE: As you are well aware, the original press release in the September 17, 2012 kidnapping case continues to evolve as we work to ensure the most updated information regarding this case is made available to citizens through so many of you who are working diligently to inform your viewers and listeners. The many law enforcement agencies involved thank you for your efforts to locate Ailene Lander. Today multiple items are being added to the release and we ask you to review the update. In addition to updating the release, we are including the updates in this email separately to ensure that all information is readily available to you for quick dissemination. The underlined information highlights the updates which are as follows:

Sent 9/20/12 7:26 p.m.

Authorities have located the van (at an undisclosed location) which was previously released as the vehicle believed to have been used during the kidnapping therefore it is IMPORTANT to advise listeners/viewers the two-tone light blue over dark blue 1994 Mercury Villager older model Van with tag

LIC/38D18W2
VMA/MERC VYR/1994 VMO/VILLAGER

LIC/34B26K3
VMA/MERC VYR/1994 VMO/VILLAGER

HAS BEEN LOCATED and is no longer being used by the suspect. As released earlier today, the suspect may now be driving a Blue, Green or Blue/Green Toyota Minivan. No other descriptors available.

Sent 09/21/2012 4:33 p.m.

Law Enforcement have determined that the van being occupied by Charles Dean Partin is a STOLEN 2003 Green Toyota Sienna. Partin was last seen in the east Texas/ west Louisiana area. Partin is still traveling with seven people (including victim) and a dog. It is believed that Partin is still seeking charitable contributions for subsistence and maybe staying at State Parks or campsites.

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