Thank youit’s this one
Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-54842438
Do you have a link to the BBC article? Edit - thanks, I’ve just seen the link.I think anyone strong or otherwise could be made to feel suicidal if a high profile national media outfit (BBC in this case) published an article tying them pretty irrevocably to a coercive controller they really weren't happy with, and perhaps had only just fully come to terms with that realisation. Possibly (the article) without their full consent either (we don't know if Esther really wanted the article, although she was clearly involved - but perhaps DC kept her in the dark as to timing, and it caught her totally unawares.) The article coming out on the day she disappears has to be more than just an eerie coincidence.
Publication timestamp says 21:00 (and then retrospectively "updated" at 19:37? oh OK) on 9th August. Bet the Sun were gutted about that as the remains were actually found earlier in the day on the 9th.I believe this was before her body was found.
Thanks for this, I hadn't seen it. It's a puff piece used by the BBC as a filler, it doesn't probe at all - for instance you would think from the article that they still had the dogs whereas it is my understanding that Mr. Colegate got rid of them despite Ms. Dingley's unhappiness about it.it’s this one
Van life: Durham couple's six years on the road (and counting)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-54842438
That's something I'd missed. I saw that Esther had written on her facebook page " right now for one reason or another I'm separated from these wonderful dogs" but I wasn't aware that the dogs had been disposed of. Could you fill me in?... it is my understanding that Mr. Colegate got rid of them despite Ms. Dingley's unhappiness about it.
Thank you @MourningDove !In March I did some 'dog' research re: this case. While this is not complete, it is what I could confirm at the time (and no new information since).
Yes, plus it lies about how happy they are. I think it was produced by Colegate PR lol.Thanks for this, I hadn't seen it. It's a puff piece used by the BBC as a filler, it doesn't probe at all - for instance you would think from the article that they still had the dogs whereas it is my understanding that Mr. Colegate got rid of them despite Ms. Dingley's unhappiness about it.
It also suggested they had no plans to end their travelling which was not the case, it was an area of conflict for them because Ms. Dingley did not want to go home and Mr. Colegate did.
Yes, that's very interesting indeed, considering when the interview took place I simply don't believe that he was happy that she left right at that time - clearly he was trying to build his profile by working to get this interview.Yes, plus it lies about how happy they are. I think it was produced by Colegate PR lol.
In the later BBC podcast the interviewer asks Dan: "Tell us why YOU asked for this interview."
Seems we can all ask the BBC for interviews.
Yes, @AlanB. I know what you mean. The reason I did several hours of research back in March on this dog bit is exactly the reason you are citing. There was lots of conflicting, inconsistent and unsourced information starting to float around. I only drew from what Esther and Dan said in their social media posts. Perhaps there is additional information I am not aware of. But I do think the dog sub-story took on a life of its own early on. That said, I also believe it may have been a great source of angst and perhaps conflict within Esther, because she seemed to be in 'heaven' with her dogs.In my experience these guys usually get their facts right - but I'm sure we are all willing to listen to any new information.
Dan? Happy?Yes, that's very interesting indeed, considering when the interview took place I simply don't believe that he was happy that she left right at that time - clearly he was trying to build his profile by working to get this interview.
Yes, it tells us a lot about the relationship too, I don't own a dog because of my lifestyle, but if I did and my partner asked me to get rid of the dog the response would be a flat no - and if they persisted then I would terminate the relationship. Dogs are dependent on us unlike humans and once I have committed to one I would not dispose of it like property.Yes, @AlanB. I know what you mean. The reason I did several hours of research back in March on this dog bit is exactly the reason you are citing. There was lots of conflicting, inconsistent and unsourced information starting to float around. I only drew from what Esther and Dan said in their social media posts. Perhaps there is additional information I am not aware of. But I do think the dog sub-story took on a life of its own early on. That said, I also believe it may have been a great source of angst and perhaps conflict within Esther, because she seemed to be in 'heaven' with her dogs.
Objectively, is that really a fact?The fact that Mr. Colegate was able to make Ms. Dingley get rid of any of her dogs when she didn't want to is a red flag on the relationship - to me at least.
Hi @SummerSky. Here are three poems written by DC and posted on his IG account at different dates (see reference). These were posted here on Tattle early on by Johara, if I recall correctly. They all scream NPD to me. And I think the poem you are referencing in your post is the 2nd one.I no longer log into instagram so can't screenshot.
Hi @SummerSky. Here are three poems written by DC and posted on his IG account at different dates (see reference). These were posted here on Tattle early on by Johara, if I recall correctly. They all scream NPD to me. And I think the poem you are referencing in your post is the 2nd one.
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Mental strength is not at all incompatible with suicide. In Esther's case, perhaps strength led her to it.I only trust the opinions of Esther's mother, the police and her friends about her mental strength.
Total NPD. Mind-blowingly hackneyed, too.Hi @SummerSky. Here are three poems written by DC and posted on his IG account at different dates (see reference). These were posted here on Tattle early on by Johara, if I recall correctly. They all scream NPD to me. And I think the poem you are referencing in your post is the 2nd one.
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Yes, classic NPD. Very severe in his case. It leaks out of every pore.Dan? Happy?
Take another look at his personal Instagram. Everyone missed the post where he says (paraphrasing): when you are gone I miss you. When you are near I can't wait for you to leave."
This is textbook narcissistic personality disorder. It is not about him being an ahole. People are very ignorant. NPD is severe abuse.
I no longer log into instagram so can't screenshot.
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