CHARLOTTESVILLE—
Virginia State Police offerred a time line Wednesday of events established in the disappearance of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington.Lieutenant Joe Rader conducted the morning news event. Rader said Harrington was last seen October 17 in several well-populated areas of Charlottesville. She was there to watch the rock group, Metallica in concert. The VSP hopes someone will hear the time line and it will trigger their memory. Rader is asking the public to come forward with clues, no matter how minimal.
Below is the time line for Harrington on October 17:
8:20p.m. - 8:30p.m. Someone matching Morgan Harrington's description is seen outside, near the entrance and ticket booth of John Paul Jones arena.
8:30p.m. - 8:38 p.m. Harrington is outside the arena.
8:48p.m. A friend calls Harrington to check in and help her get back home. Harrington says she will try to get a ride.
8:48p.m. - 9:00p.m. Someone matching Harrington's description is still outside the arena. There is no indication that she was allowed to re-enter the arena.
9:00p.m. - 9:10p.m. Someone matching Harrington's description is seen walking with a black purse in the University Hall parking lot. She appears to be around other people but not with anyone in particular.
9:10p.m. - 9:20p.m. Harrington is believed to be spotted in the Lannigan field parking area. Police believe she had limited interactions with people.
9:20p.m. People who encountered Morgan left the event but there is no indication that she left with them.
9:20p.m. - 9:30p.m. Last seen at the Copely Street Bridge near Ivy Road.
Harrington's purse and cell phone were recovered October 18 by a passerby. But so far, there has been no sign of Harrington.
Miss Harrington was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with "Pantera" written on the front in tan letters. She also had on a black mini-skirt with black tights and knee-high black boots. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.
If you were in or around Charlottesville at the above times, Rader is asking you to contact the Jefferson Area Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000, adding that nothing is too trivial.
The reward for Harrington remains at $100,000, though the rock band Metallica has promised to add $50,000 to the pot.
