That was also something I thought of Jeff. Even if the boy had run why wouldn't he have gone back once he realized she was not with him. His story does not add up. Add that to the fact that as a weather spotter I was watching the storms that night. There was NEVER any heavy rain in this area (I live near where she disappeared) and the only rain we did get was after 11pm... and even then it was very light rain. The only lightning was a good 5 miles to the south. There is no way the kid ran from her because of a heavy rain storm. I am so sad for this little girl.... children deserve better than this and it breaks my heart that she wasn't given a chance. :-(