Is Husband of Whitney Heichel Telling the Truth?

Update: Whitney Heichel still hasn't been found, but there are new developments in the missing Starbucks barista's case. First of all, the missing Oregon woman's cellphone has been located, and police confirm that it is in the possession of detectives. The phone was located in some bushes in Troutdale, which is approximately 15 minutes away from Gresham, where she vanished. Now it's up to forensic experts to see what they can find out from the phone, or if any clues may lead them to what happened to Heichel.

That's not the only update in this developing case. It's been asked repeatedly since the woman vanished on Tuesday if her husband is being looked at or investigated. Officials finally acknowledged today that Clint Heichel is not a suspect in his wife's disappearance. That's a relief to find out, because it's statistically common for the husband or significant other of a missing or murdered woman to be the first one investigatedÂ—and usually the one who committed the crime(s).

With Clint Heichel being cleared of her disappearance, who else is there that could be investigated? Did the young couple know anybody that would possibly want to inflict harm on their family in some way? Did Whitney Heichel have any jealous former lovers or admirers? Does Clint have any jealous ex-girlfriends? It's important to acknowledge the likelihood, as well, that this could have been a stranger abduction, which is rare but probable. Hopefully more clues are gathered in the search for this missing woman.

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MELISSA M. Oct 19, 2012, 8:14pm UTC

With all due respect, since they have cleared the husband as a suspect I think you need to change the title of this article. It unfairly throws suspicion on the husband. He is clearly devastated by this.

Chelsea Hoffman Oct 19, 2012, 8:18pm UTC

It asks a valid question that has been asked in these posts for two days.

Thanks for reading!

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MELISSA M. Oct 19, 2012, 8:41pm UTC

Hi Chelsea,

The article does state that "Officials finally acknowledged today that Clint Heichel is not a suspect in his wife's disappearance." It was in light of that statement that I thought the title of the article was misleading. Thanks!

Chelsea Hoffman Oct 19, 2012, 8:42pm UTC

I apologize if you felt misled;

the title asks the question; the body answers it as the update -- since the question has been asked repeatedly on this venue.

Thanks for understanding

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Dale Road Oct 19, 2012, 10:39pm UTC

How was the husband cleared??? The police give nothing to back up the reason. Usually, no matter what, a polygraph is used. I think it is vital to get him completely cleared asap as this case does had some very odd facts. I.E. The SUV was backed in for one reason only, so it would be found quickly. The other evidence being found so fast, her cell phone which showed he did send her text messages, which he told police he did. I hate to put stuff like this on the table but I worked in LE and this case is bizarre and I know other Detectives have got to be wondering about the husband, unless he did pass a polygraph???

Chelsea Hoffman Oct 19, 2012, 10:52pm UTC

I'm wondering about the polygraph too, but not sure. Maybe he did and they just didn't feel it pertinent?

Maybe they found some DNA that doesn't match his? or some other evidence that points away from him?

I hope more information is available on that because I'm also very curious about it.

Dale Road Oct 19, 2012, 11:29pm UTC

Forgive me, I am just getting used to gather and lost my comment so had to start over...Anyway, yes this investigation has moved faster than any other I have ever seen and for one reason, evidence keeps popping up, to me, that is very very odd...Hmm Looks like another press conference at 10:00 Pm with more developments...

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Is Husband of Whitney Heichel Telling the Truth?

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