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I’ve been doing some digging into Janis Taylor’s case, and something that strikes me is the timeline of events around her disappearance. Barry Bickford says he couldn’t find her when he went to pick her up, but was there ever any confirmation he even made it to the school that day? Were there any witnesses? I’m also curious if there were any other complaints or reports about Bickford before all this happened, considering he was later convicted of manslaughter for the nephew's death. It just seems like too much of a coincidence that both these tragedies happened so close together. It would be interesting to know if there were any other similar cases in the area around that time that might suggest a pattern.
I came across Janis Taylor's case while digging through some unsolved disappearances, and there's a part that really stands out to me. Her involvement in 4-H activities is interesting because those groups usually foster a strong sense of community and mentorship among young people. I'm wondering if anyone from her 4-H circle might have insights into any changes in Janis's behavior before she went missing. Did she mention anything unusual to friends or seem different during gatherings? If anyone connected to 4-H during that time is around, maybe they have some memories, however small, that could provide a new lead. Plus, the 4-H community is generally tight-knit, which might mean someone out there knows a piece of the puzzle without realizing its significance. What do you all think—could this be a potential avenue for information?