Wouldn't the responsibility for the MIP's also relate back to the adults present? After all, didn't an adult have to purchase the alcohol?

Suspicious also is the family's leaving the scene of his missing possibly indicating the other underage members and possibly adults were too intoxicated to call police fearing arrests?

Yes, it is all a tragedy that could have been avoided. I would NEVER go home without my child! Something is rotten in Denmark!

Hi JoJo, Great point about the family leaving the scene. I would never leave a child behind without someone (professional search and rescue) out looking for him if I needed more family there to help in the search. Even the authorities were amazed at how far down the river the body was - not even a storm from the day before would have made the current speed up that much after such severe drought this year. It is all "rotten in Denmark!"

I believe our family has endured enough. I'm appalled at the audasity of people who claim to be an insider to this family. Sir, we don't know who you are and my question to you would be this: if you were aware of all the abuse in this family, how many times did you try to personally stop the craziness? We are patiently awaiting the results of the investigation, I would like to suggest you do the same. We have to continue with our lives after suffering a great loss to this family. So, unless you tried to be a part of the solution, please refrain your comments publically. I have grandchilren who still need their education and right or wrong this is humiliation for these kids. BTW why don't you tell us who you really are, Chris's mother has no idea who you are

I'm sorry Lisa, I don't know the family directly and guess you do? I was just reporting the facts as I knew them and did delete that post because I don't know the details. I just can't understand why the mom allowed her kids to go on an outing with someone who seems to have a problem with alcohol and was the only adult, who was driving without a license? Where was the mom and why did she allow that trip with nothing but minors and let him buy lots of alcohol for him and the minors. Lots of questions with no answers? Sorry for the loss of Chris.

I'm sorry for the other kids and hope they are ok with school starting soon for most schools.

Today I had a friend who pointed out these blogs to me and I am horrified at some of the comments on several of these articles. Who is anyone to be judge and jury at this stage of the investigation or even after the investigation? What is wrong with society? Why are people driven to make others suffer like this? This is what is wrong with news today...these stories are not to be public and go beyond the act of privacy. Leave this family alone you vultures. Let the family grieve in peace and remember this beautiful child without all of these negative comments. This is not acceptable, don't you all realize the agony of losing a child? Or do you just reserve the right to base judgment on this family and anyone else out there that you deem is doing something wrong? I have only met the family once or twice and yes every family has good days and bad days. But, what about these "poster" families where either parent leads a stellar 9 to 5 job and one day they go home and murder their family? Go dwell on that drama and let this family remember their child, brother, friend, classmate. Everyone who is judging should open their doors to the public eye and see what opinions come out then. We all know that everyone has an opinon and most opinions are rotten when they hurt people.

Peace and sincere grievances to the family. This is your private matter and doesn't need to be broadcasted all over the internet and news.

The truth? What do you know of the truth? Were you there? If so, why didn't you do something to stop what was happening? If you weren't then you don't know the truth. Nobody should throw an opinion out there until all of the facts are in about what happened. Speculating is throwing out opinions not throwing out facts. If you doubt this then go back to elementary school. That is where I learned what speculation means and that is what you all are doing on here. This is also disgusting to do to the children who are still here. How do you think they feel? They are KIDS. You are truly pathetic to spew hatred in a PUBLIC blog.

This is the type of ignorance that enables public violence and public hatred towards others (rightly called discrimination). Stop putting your opinions on a blog that could affect how the children are affected at school, as we all know children can be cruel to each other. You do not have all of the facts in this case unless you are part of the family. ARE YOU WANTING TO ENABLE PUBLIC HATRED TO THIS FAMILY? If not, then stop this public stoning of the family until all investigations are done. I would urge the editor to take this blog down and any other blogs that let people try to sway public opinions of the family as it could lead to worse behavior towards the family.

If you have no business with this family go away. I honestly find it funny that all these people have different opinions (some hurtful and some not) yet they dont know anything but what they hear on the news. the news LIES. If your stupid enough to believe it that is your own problem, but dont sit here and make it harder for the family that has to go through this crisis. You should not point fingers without the right information to do so. In conclusion, leave if you dont have anything but polite things to say. Thanks and have a great day(:

I wish this blog would be closed.

It is the duty of the press to investigate and report.

Why oh why did I scroll down into these comments..AGAIN IGNORANT FUCKING PEOPLE...WTF....CLOSE THIS BLOG!! Duty of the press...this is not the duty!!

Thank you for all the defense on these blogs to those that REALLY know me. My family and I appreciate that at least you are trying to respect my family and my son but it just isn't worth the energy to fight against those who believe they can throw stones especially those who can't even use thier real name and hide behind a keyboard. Opinions are like *$$holes, everybody has one...and trust when I say I have things in the works.

You are very welcome, I know you are a good mom and so true about opinions...I think about how happy your son was which comes from Love from his mom and family, still very sad for you and your family. F**K these idiotic morons who are judging...AND I have lots of energy.