Quote:YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE CARRINGTON FAMILY KIDNAPPED: ARE THE AUTHORITIES FAILING US?


There is not a person in Whitby who does not know the Carrington family. As one of the town’s wealthiest families, they are indeed well-respected. What a shock it was to the whole town, then, when the youngest daughter of the family was found on Whitby beach with a severe head injury after having escaped her kidnapper.

According to the latest reports, Miss Pearl Carrington was kidnapped and held captive for an indeterminate amount of time in a cave on the beach at the edge of town. Her kidnapper surrendered the girl when a brave gentleman, who just happened to be horse-riding on the beach, heard absolutely chilling screams and sobs coming from the cave and investigated. We can only imagine the horrors the youngest Carrington must have suffered during her captivity, and how it could have ended, if this good Samaritan had not come to her rescue.

The kidnapper made his escape in a small coble and has not yet been apprehended. The public is asked to look out for a middle-aged man of about 5’7’’, with brown short hair, a brown beard, a red, puffy face, large ears, and an overall ungroomed appearance. The man was armed with a knife and may carry other arms. Anyone who sees this man should take care not to approach him, but to warn the police immediately.

Although the local authorities claim that the case has the highest priority, many Whitby people are beginning to wonder whether the local constable, Mr. Crane, is capable of dealing with such important cases. Some have noted an increase in crime since Mr. Crane took up his position. Is the Whitby police doing its job? Can the authorities still guarantee the safety of the Whitby women? And what will this high-profile case mean for Whitby’s tourism branch? Will the town face an economic backlash?

The Carrington family has not yet issued a statement and was not available for commentary. Many questions still remain: How long was the girl held captive, and what has happened to her? Did her kidnapper assault her or did he kidnap her for ransom (or both)? Why was a young female Carrington alone on the beach to begin with? Did she run away from home? Did she mean to expose herself? Was it all planned out?

Whatever the case, it is clear that this event has damaged the reputation of the Carrington family and of Miss Pearl Carrington in particular. We can only hope that the Whitby police owns up to its responsibility and apprehends the culprit, before more Whitby girls fall victim to the same horrible fate.