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Hey everyone, I’ve been digging into the Santiago case, and something has been bugging me about the rental car situation. It’s bizarre that a whole car could just disappear without a trace, especially in an area like Honolulu where you'd think someone would notice a light green Daewoo Leganza. It got me wondering if maybe the car was intentionally sunk in one of the less busy coastal areas, or even dismantled. Considering Santiago’s possible state of mind, do you think it’s likely he had some kind of plan to make sure no one found them? Or could it have been spotted on its way to a harbor if they were heading to the Philippines? Appreciate any thoughts or theories you all might have.
Has anyone else done a deep dive into the make and model of Victor Santiago's rental car? It's a 2000 Daewoo Leganza, and I can't help but think about how it might have majorly impacted the case. The Leganza wasn't exactly the most common car back in 2002, especially in Hawaii. If there was an accident or if it was abandoned somewhere, it likely would have stood out. Did they ever check import records to see if the car left the island? Or water channels to see if it was dumped? It just feels like since the car disappeared along with them, it's got to be a big piece of the puzzle. Anyone know if there have been similar cases where an unusual rental car played a big role?
Does anyone have thoughts on the role the rental car might play in the investigation of Victorio Santiago and his sons? It's a bit odd that the 2000 Daewoo Leganza just vanished without a trace. You'd think a car wouldn't be that easy to hide, right? The type and color of the vehicle seem pretty distinctive, and yet it's as if it simply disappeared off the face of the earth. Seems to me, if they were going to the Philippines, they'd eventually ditch the car somewhere obvious to catch a flight or set sail. It’s just puzzling that no sightings have ever surfaced since July 2002. If someone saw a green Daewoo back then, or even now, shouldn’t they report it just in case? Even after all these years, every bit of information could potentially reopen leads in this cold case, right?