I just returned from NYS Missing Persons Day to find out that there’s a missing boy from my town. As I approached the door at Hannaford there was a flyer. I just did a google search and it didn’t return anything. Here’s what I know:
Name: Chris Watson
DOB: 03/25/92
Missing since: 04/01/09 or 04/02/09 I have seen 2 posters each with different dates
Age: 17
Height: 5′9″
Weight: 140 lbs
If you have any information please contact the East Greenbush Police Department at 518-479-2525
**UPDATE Click here to view Chris’ missing flyer with photo. I am working on getting it here on the blog but am having some trouble.
Thanks for posting this. Chris is my nephew. He has been missing since Wednesday, April 1st. His family and friends have been posting flyers for two days. That he is safe and warm is our chief concern. He is immensely loved. We send our best to all who have missing loved ones.
Comment by mike — April 5, 2009 @ 7:29 pm |
You’re welcome. I have sent you an email. I hope Chris is safe and warm where ever he is and that he is home soon.
Comment by Kim — April 5, 2009 @ 8:06 pm |
if there is anything we can do let me know.
Comment by teamalex — April 5, 2009 @ 9:17 pm |
Thanks Kalley. Right now I cannot find any more information.
Comment by Kim — April 5, 2009 @ 9:28 pm |
thats my brother. i just hope he’s okay.
ps. hi mike
Comment by katie — April 6, 2009 @ 12:00 am |
Katie, we hope he’s ok too. If you have any more information you would like to share please post it here. If you would rather email me Mike has my email address.
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 6:54 am |
I hope Chris Watson is doing good and happy. I wish him saftey and comfort.
Comment by Mike Smith — April 6, 2009 @ 11:22 am |
I am Chris’s aunt and spent the weekend posting flyers on behalf of Chris in E. Greenbush. All of us, his aunts, uncles, and cousins want to help Chris IN ANY WAY, to help him get to a safe environment and longer term solution, if that’s what is needed. If Chris is in any legal trouble we can assist with legal insight and possible direction. If anyone knows of Chris’s whereabouts, please have him contact us. Per 2 TV stations, as I am not his legal guardian, I am not able to post a broader message on news media outlets. (which is likely why a google search returned no results. )
Comment by eileen — April 6, 2009 @ 12:06 pm |
Thanks for your post Eileen. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can post for you.
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 12:23 pm |
Here is a link with a picture of Chris and some other information. Please contact if anyone has any information of his where abouts.
http://www.moppenrow.com/chriswatson.html
The previous link did not work. thanks for the help.
Comment by david@moppenrow — April 6, 2009 @ 1:41 pm |
Excellent! Thank you!
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 1:45 pm |
Kim so sorry to hear about this young man’s disappearance. I hope and pray you all find him safe and warm and very soon.Take care and kep your faith everyone.
Comment by M.Townsend — April 6, 2009 @ 1:48 pm |
Thank You Gamma. Hopefully Chris will contact one of his relatives to let them know that he is safe.
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 2:15 pm |
Just found this site by mistake,looking for information on Chris. I had Chris and Katie on my school bus last year and they are both awesome kids..Katie if there is anything I can do let me know…Kristin kkskids@aol.com
Comment by Kristin Blais — April 6, 2009 @ 5:01 pm |
Hi Kristin, I wish there was more out there on Chris. Please read the comment above from Eileen, she explains why.
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 5:06 pm |
Kim if you need ANYTHING pls let me help you okay? Deb
Comment by sosaysdeb — April 6, 2009 @ 6:04 pm |
Thanks Deb! You know I will!
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 6:16 pm |
I am Chris’ aunt. I hope anyone who knows where he is encourages him to contact 1-800-runaway for 24/7 confidential guideance and support. That sight will contact us and his parents on his behalf without telling where he is. we would be able to help chris through the site. Or Chris can contact us directly. Kristen if you still drive a bus or know other bus drivers direct them to spread the poster and the word: Chris we love you. We want you to be safe. thank you, Mollie
Comment by Mollie — April 6, 2009 @ 7:00 pm |
Mollie, Where can I get a poster/flyer I will print some off and post some at our store in Brunswick?? Anything else let me know,I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers..Kristin
Comment by Kristin Blais — April 6, 2009 @ 7:13 pm |
Kristin, here’s the link to the poster/flyer http://www.moppenrow.com/chriswatson.html
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 7:44 pm |
Mollie I will post your comment on the blog.
Comment by Kim — April 6, 2009 @ 7:45 pm |
This is a message to Chris,
Dear Chris,
We love you and are praying that you are safe and well. If you get this note, please contact someone, either a note or a call, so that we know you are OK. Nana, your Mom, me and everyone else who care so much for you want you to know that they love you very much, and they want desparately to know you are OK.
If you are afraid to come home, please know that you are not in trouble. We just want you to be safe.
There are many options for where you can live if you decide you can’t be happy at home. We can also find a way for you to live here and keep working toward your goal – to be completely on your own.
Please let us know you are OK. We can work everything out. We love you very much.
Love,
Dad
P.S. – If you call 1-800-RUNAWAY, from any phone, you can leave a message without anyone knowing where you are. It is a completely anonymous service.
Comment by Jeff Watson — April 7, 2009 @ 9:43 pm |
Jeff, I’ll make this a post to the blog.
Comment by Kim — April 8, 2009 @ 12:38 pm |
Im a friend of chris. chris please be careful becuase what your father wrote is not true because he has gone to court and is claiming that you have commited some crimes. He is trying to make trouble for you. you should talk to a lawyer and some friends before you contact your dad.
Comment by William Goodman — April 9, 2009 @ 8:08 pm |
Hm. William Goodman= no one at Colmbia High School and no one in Chris’s myspace friends. Get a life you creep, I highly doubt you’ve ever met Chris in your life.
Comment by Anonymous — April 9, 2009 @ 8:24 pm |
Ok, let’s try to keep in mind that Chris is still “missing”. Finding a solution, a way to get him to contact someone that he trusts, to let everyone know that he is ok should be the first priority here. If anyone has seen Chris since he was last seen please contact the police. If nobody has seen Chris then he could have run into trouble.
This is not a game, people are concerned.
Comment by Kim — April 9, 2009 @ 8:45 pm |
i hope chris is okay ):
Comment by corrin — April 16, 2009 @ 4:38 pm |
There’s a warrant for Chris Watson’s arrest. Looks like someone did file charges against him
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/info/14121.htm
doesn’t say what the charges are though.
Comment by Anonymous — April 18, 2009 @ 12:52 am |
I could be wrong but I think there are no charges because it is not an arrest warrant, what that is, is a report of a runaway & the vitals on a runaway.
Comment by Mom2Cool — April 19, 2009 @ 8:34 pm |
Chris,
If you see this blog, the entries that say there is a charge against you are not true. There are no charges, and there never have been. A PINS warrant was issued through the same agency that does juvenile probation, and indicates to authorities that they can bring you back to Rensselaer County. The goal is simply to know that you are safe.
If you see this, I hope you will call 1-800-RUNAWAY. They will convey messages anonymously, so that we can talk about other options to you being completely on your own, and you can let the many people who care so much know that you are OK.
Love,
Dad
Comment by Chris' Dad — April 19, 2009 @ 10:11 pm |
Hello Chris the court papers that your dad gave to the judgeand the cops are on the homepage of the new york courts and they say what they say. the papers from your dad charge that you did something illegal (a crime) and there is a warrent for your arrest and if they find you they will probabley lock you up. so you prbalby should talk to a lawyer before you talk to your dad or turn yourslf in.
Comment by Charlie Osbourne — April 20, 2009 @ 8:38 pm |
Mr. Osbourne, You’re correct the *report* on the New York Courts say what they say & just what I & then his father said. That he is a runaway & a “Pins warrant” has been issued. It simply gives a physical description of a *underaged person* & just means he’s a runaway. Calling the runaway hot line to let people know he is safe is not him “turning himself in” & neither is him speaking to his father… That document just looks to be a parent looking to find his child…. There is no “crime” on the document that is on that web site.
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/info/14121.htm
yet a runaway faces some serious danger out on their own and Chris should *at the very least* call the runaway hotlinem & let his loved ones know he is ok…..
Comment by Mom2Cool — April 20, 2009 @ 10:18 pm |
Hi Charlie,
Please post a link to where Chris could view said papers. I see his poster that mentions that there is a PINS warrant in effect. This does not mean he is being charged with a crime.
http://www.nyskwic.org/u_indicators/indicator_narrative.cfm?numIndicatorID=111
Definition:
Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS), or status offenders, are youth who enter the juvenile justice system for non-criminal behavior, such as truancy, incorrigibility, or running away. In New York State, PINS youth may only be held in non-secure facilities. Most counties have one or two non-secure facilities, often group homes that provide beds solely to the county. These facilities are typically privately run and staffed.
Comment by Kim — April 21, 2009 @ 7:14 am |
Mom2Cool–you’re definitely right. Nowhere on these sites is there any evidence that Chris is being charged with anything. He is a runaway, his family is only trying to find him. Charlie Osbourne–I really don’t think you know what you’re talking about.
Comment by concerned friend — April 21, 2009 @ 9:34 am |
Hey, cool tips. I’ll buy a bottle of beer to that man from that forum who told me to go to your site
Comment by Pirsey — April 22, 2009 @ 1:40 am |
Has there been any word on this young man & if he has been found?
Comment by Mom2Cool — April 27, 2009 @ 11:39 am |
Chris has not been found. He has not contacted his family since he left home. We continue to look for him, and hope and pray that he is OK.
Comment by Chris' Dad — April 27, 2009 @ 8:48 pm |
Jeff-
I do not know chris personally, but have you considered checking chris’s computer? Recent websites or files could help, or If you know any of the passwords to any of his accounts you may be able to talk to people who know something about the situation. If not, I would try facebook. I am a senior at maple hill and I know that most people my age are very active on facebook. You might be able to find something by doing some digging online.
If there is anything I can do in my area, please let me know.
And, chris I dont know if you see any this, but I know no one can possibly understand how you feel. Just know that you don’t have to be alone…
Comment by concerned student — April 28, 2009 @ 10:56 am |
Chris,
I don’t know you, and until tonight I did not know you were missing.. I went to Columbia though and saw your sister made a page on facebook for you.. If you see this you should really contact someone. I know you are probably scared and worried but someone can help. Your family is probably worried sick about you they’re lives will be torn apart until you at least let them know you are safe.. they love you, and I’m sure any problems can be fixed… Please be safe and think this over, this is a big scary world and you don’t want to go at it alone..
Comment by Another concerned student — April 29, 2009 @ 2:29 am |
Excellent suggestion from Concerned Student. Internet activity could help shed some light on what Chris was looking into before he left.
Comment by Kim — April 29, 2009 @ 6:54 am |
Here is the link to the group page that was created for Chris, titled Help find Chris Watson.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1186274687&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=76000028479&ref=mf
Comment by Kim — April 29, 2009 @ 6:55 am |
I don’t understand WHY the media has NOT been notified!!!
Comment by Deb Smith — April 29, 2009 @ 10:32 am |
Hi Deb, I believe that would be up to Chris’ parents. They must have a good reason as to why they haven’t contacted the media as of yet.
Comment by Kim — April 29, 2009 @ 12:14 pm |
I am/was very good friends with chris. I copied his math homework every day, thanks to his runaway I am now failing math. I contacted his father when chris chose to call me (over his own father) from a pay phone and I gave the local police the number he called from. Chris’s father came to my place of employment and called me a liar and insulted me at my job. Chris told me multiple storys of abuse that his father has done to him. Physically and Mentally. He told me and a collegue quote “My dad said I ruined his family and hed be happier if I left.” unquote. This has been chris’s dream since he was 13 and hes living his dream. From what chris told me about his father… he got what he asked for
Just to clear everything up THANKS
Comment by John Villani AKA $LeePY — April 29, 2009 @ 3:17 pm |
John Now you’ve learned not to rely on others to do your work for you but to do your own. It isn’t “thanks to Chris running away” that you’re failing now but rather it’s thanks to you notlearning the math you needed to learn because you where *cheating* & that would be cheating the other students, & *yourself*. you cheated by not doing the work in the first place & now instead of taking responsibility you’re trying to pass it off onto others because of Chris leaving….
As far as the accusations that Chris’ father has been abusive there is *no way* to know if any of what you’re saying is correct here & no way of knowing you are who you say you are &/or if you’re a friend of Chris. If Chris called you over his father to let people know he was safe it was foolish to do….. If he called to let people know he was ok then he should have called a trusted family member or have called the police themselves… Chris did not need to call his father or even the police but could simply call the runaway hotline which *you should be telling him*! If you know about this blogging site enough to come here & post then you’ve read about the runaway hotline & *that* is who Chris should be calling so *everyone would know it’s really real*… Then no one would be harrassing you at work & Chris’ loved ones would knows he’s really safe & well. To continue to go along silent is just cruel of Chris because it doesn’t effect just his father but other friends & family members.
Comment by Mom2Cool — April 30, 2009 @ 12:44 am |
Mom2cool aint 2 cool afterall
Comment by Dipset - Byrd Gang — April 30, 2009 @ 3:39 pm |
mom2cool, are you kidding me? why would john make any of this up? you think his dad doesnt abuse him? go to his household and see how he is treated if he ever returns home. i really dont understand why you guys are trying to play this off as if he didnt have a reason to run away. Why wouldnt he call his dad? because he ran away from home to escape from him and from his ridiculous family. He obviously didnt remember the numbers of his family by heart and his dad would never get him his own phone. why would john make that up? give me a serious answer
Comment by Donatella (Purple Ninja Turtle) — April 30, 2009 @ 3:39 pm |
Allow me to step in here if I may.
Kids make a lot of things up and at the same time there could be some truth to what is being said. However, unless you live with Chris or have witnessed these things with your own eyes you shouldn’t be making any claims. It is obvious that Chris had problems with this family and felt he had a reason to run away. What you don’t seem to understand is the selfishness of this act on Chris’ part. Regardless of whatever is going on with his parents they are still his parents. They are worried about him as are other members of his family and those of us who take the time to follow such stories. When you’re older I’m sure you’ll understand. Until then, if you know where Chris is or if he ever contacts you, make sure you tell him to contact an adult. It doesn’t have to be his parents, there’s the 1-800-RUNAWAY number, the police, or other relatives. He can use a phone book if he doesn’t know their number.
Comment by Kim — April 30, 2009 @ 4:36 pm |
Kim what gives you the right to think that “kids” make things up. Don’t you dare say that John in any way is lying. Chris does not make up abuse stories. I think you’re out of line talking about this kid like you know him or something. Stick to making websites and lay of the bias opinion……
Comment by Ali Body — April 30, 2009 @ 6:03 pm |
Kids do make things up and exaggerate. I didn’t say he was lying but to publicly say that Chris’ father was abusing him is wrong. You don’t have the facts, neither do I. The only ones who know the truth are those who live under the Watson’s roof.
I will continue to say as I wish, it’s my blog.
Comment by Kim — April 30, 2009 @ 7:05 pm |
I honestly dont know how you have your own blog. its almost laughable. you try to act like your involved in the situation its like kim noone asked for your input. how can you sit here and act like anyone is asking for your input. what john did was tell facts and your gunna sit here and say well i dont know anything but the kids lying. please answer me this… what would be the gain of making up such a story?
Comment by Ali Body — April 30, 2009 @ 7:15 pm |
You’re right, nobody asked me to post Chris’ information and poster, I did it on my own. If I hadn’t it wouldn’t be anywhere online and the only people who would know that Chris was missing would be those who saw the posters that were hung. Are you concerned about Chris’ safety? Unless someone knows where he is then we’re to assume he’s out on his own …living where, in the woods? It’s not safe for a teen to be living on the streets. Hopefully some of his friends do know where he is and just aren’t saying, at least they know he’s safe. Maybe those who are posting here are the ones who are keeping Chris safe from at least the street life.
There’s nothing to gain by anyone lying but read through the posts and you can see there are clear cut sides here. What is there to gain in people saying that he’s in NYC or Vegas? He can’t be in both places. All stories? Made up by whom? Stating that someone is abusing their child is a serious accusation that’s all I’m saying. If it is true then I hope Chris finds a place to stay where he feels safe and secure. There’s no way he should go back to an abusive house. If it’s a matter of him not getting along with his parents and he wants to be independent then there are other ways to solve that problem. I would think that you would want Chris to find the happiness he deserves.
Comment by Kim — April 30, 2009 @ 8:10 pm |
the reason people say hes in NYC or vegas is because on April 4th around 1030 Chris called me from a payphone saying he walked to poughkipsie paid a hobo 10$ and he bought him a train ticket to NYC. I looked up the number he called from in google and the area code said it was LAS VEGAS
Comment by John Villani — April 30, 2009 @ 9:16 pm |
John, i don’t understand what you are saying. If he “walked” to poughkipsie and then took a train to NYC where did you get Las Vegas from?
Comment by anonymous — April 30, 2009 @ 9:31 pm |
i agree with that comment. you shouldnt be saying things that you dont know are true, especially about his father. also, what you are doing is called ‘Harboring a Runaway,’ and while it may/may not be illegal in nys it can still get you in serious trouble.
why dont you google that.
Comment by another anonymous — April 30, 2009 @ 9:43 pm
You guys a soo stupid… The number he called from
was a area code from las vegas. I’m not harboring anything yu retards I told the authorities everything I know and what Im saying about chris father is what chris told me word for word. I love it that chris is now happy and everyone is making a big deal and trying to take it away from him.
Comment by John Villani — May 1, 2009 @ 10:23 am |
It has been said time and time again… if there is a problem in the home Chris has other options than returning there. The goal is to see that Chris is safe. Anything else that may be going on can be sorted out afterwards.
I hope that somebody out there is helping him and he’s in safe place, but you may,as his friends, want to consider that if he’s out on the street with no money and no shelter, he is not safe. If you are truly his friends then you’ll tell him he has safe options if you hear from him again.
As for the alleged call from Las Vegas, I expect that could be cleared up by Chris’ father calling LE to see if the tip was called in and what was learned on follow-up.
Comment by Cheri — May 1, 2009 @ 5:54 pm |
I am Chris Watson’s uncle. I live in California.
If Chris is really in Las Vegas, I would like to know, because I’m in working in Las Vegas this week, and I’d like to see Chris if possible. If anyone knows how to reach Chris, please tell him that I am staying at the Flamingo hotel until 11:00 a.m. Sat., May 2. He can call the Flamingo’s main number 702-733-3111 and ask them to ring my room.
I’m willing to stay longer in Las Vegas if I can help Chris, or even if I can just see him or talk to him on the phone.
Chris can also leave me a message at any time at 510-THE-KING (very easy to remember).
Chris knows that I won’t turn him in or make him go anywhere he doesn’t want to go, and he knows I’ll help him any way I can.
Please, if you know how to reach Chris, pass this message along to him.
Chris, if you read this, please get in touch. You have a lot of good options and a lot of people willing to help you exercise those options and who will stick by you every step of the way.
Thanks for your help, everyone. I really appreciate it.
Comment by PM — May 2, 2009 @ 2:07 am |
from reading this blog two things are very clear First, there are people (family, friends) that are TRULY concerned for Chris’ well being and want hear from him even if it is just to let everyone know that he is OK. Second,there are others that are NOT concerned about Chris as they spout heresay, accusations, and continue to “argue” with everyone.
Here are suggestions 1) Kim, you are the admin of this blog. Please filter/remove the comments that redirect and drain the good efforts and energy for Chris 2)To the ones that want to “argue”: You seem to be upset about something which is fine. This is just not the right place to vent. This blog is about gathering and sharing information about Chris Watson and HIS safety and wellbeing. This is not an arena to fingerpoint or accuse others regardless of how much you know or think you know.
Let’s keep our eyes, ears, and hearts open and share constructive information. Our prayers go out to the Watson family especially to Chris.
Comment by The Phillips — May 6, 2009 @ 7:31 pm |
Chris,
I am ready to help you in anyway. Love Nana
(PS And, you know just how very special you and I are to one another.)
Comment by Nana — May 6, 2009 @ 9:57 pm |
To The Phillips,
I appreciate your comment and suggestions. I do not censor my blog, people are allowed to comment as they wish.
HOWEVER, I removed some posts last Friday that were getting to the point of making a joke of the situation. Then I took measures so it wouldn’t happen again. As for what remains here, it will stay. If Chris’ father has a problem with the content I think he would have asked me to remove them by now. While some of the posts here may seem counter productive, you never know when they could provide some useful information no matter how small.
Comment by Kim — May 7, 2009 @ 6:02 am |
Chris,
I am thinking of you and really wish that could give you a big hug and a big handshake. Love Nana
Comment by Nana — May 12, 2009 @ 3:14 pm |
I don’t know Chris but I have seen the flyers posted. I am a mom of a 16 soon to be 17 year old whom I love more than life. I don’t know how Chris’ family is feeling but as a mom I can only imagine that it is breaking their hearts, regardless of the problems that may exist in the household. And there must be problems because kids don’t just choose to run away. I can also imagine that Chris must be feeling scared and alone, no matter where he is. What I have learned in my 45 years on this earth is that no matter what, the place you feel most secure is home, no matter the problems that exist…and truly, I don’t know any family that doesn’t have its share of problems. I pray that Chris is safe and warm. Chris, if you read these posts please just reach out to someone – it doesn’t have to be your parents. It can be any adult that you trust – a relative, a teacher, a pastor, parent of a friend. It is obvious that there are problems and if there is abuse that exists, then no child should live with abuse. But there are resources in the community to help you and from reading through all of these posts, there are members of your family that want to be there for you. It took a very big decision on your part to leave home – please make another very big decision and reach out to someone, let them know where you are and that you are safe. Then, let someone bring you home – not necessarily to your parents home, but to a familiar area where help can be sought and healing can begin.
Comment by Carly — May 19, 2009 @ 5:27 am |
not to state the obvious but chris obviously ran away beacuse he did not like the life that he was living. i was a close friend of chris and he would always complain on how his father treated him and how he was never able to do anything. he would spend his vacations sitting at home and slaving for his dad as he told me i just think that if he does come home he be placed somewhere else away from his father beacuse as he told me that he was the main problem i really hope he comes back i miss the kid alot
Comment by new orleans maniac — May 27, 2009 @ 2:00 pm |
i knew chris well and was a fellow student and he was a great kid who was obviously treated poorly by his parents. i heard accounts of him being treated bad.it must of been so bad that he wanted to run away, you should be ashamed and dont think he will ever come back because he is on pins
Comment by east bush high student — May 28, 2009 @ 12:02 pm |
you should not treat john villani like shit either as what it seems he is the closest thing to finding chris you have he obvously likes him more than his parents thats why he called him and when i see posters that say his nickname is chris????? no shit he had other nicknames like pinkie or watson
Comment by east bush high student — May 28, 2009 @ 12:14 pm |
how can u arrested a kid that hated his life and left and now is happier than he has ever been
Comment by east bush high student — May 28, 2009 @ 12:18 pm |
mom2cool, are you kidding me? why would john make any of this up? you think his dad doesnt abuse him? go to his household and see how he is treated if he ever returns home. i really dont understand why you guys are trying to play this off as if he didnt have a reason to run away. Why wouldnt he call his dad? because he ran away from home to escape from him and from his ridiculous family. He obviously didnt remember the numbers of his family by heart and his dad would never get him his own phone. why would john make that up? give me a serious answer
Comment by Donatella (Purple Ninja Turtle)
Donatella people do all kinds of crazy things & I hadn’t speculated either way on Chris’s home life I just said we have no way of knowing here if John is who he says he is & if what he is saying is correct. I didn’t say Chris’ life was a party or great. Look we have a poster here now who goes by “maniac” & for all we know it could have started oiut with Chris running & then we have a “maniac” who’d got hold of him & is here saying “the kids a runaway” & taking advantage of the situation. *happens all the time*! Chris should not be calling a friend but his mother or father, sister etc. someone who can speak that people will be able to believe… That’s all I’m saying. the Runaway hotline he could leave a message & no one would know where he is, yet they would know for certain he is ok…. the word of this John person here online isn’t something I take as proff of anything. He doesn’t remember the phone numbers of his loved ones??? Come on he could walk into ANY library & do a look up on a computer & find any of his loved ones who he does trust…. Look at all of the loved ones that have found their way to this blog, you don’t think they deserve to hear from him, they’re probably frantic. What’s “not cool” is leaving people who love you & care about you sick with worry. He needs to call home…
Comment by Mom2Cool — May 28, 2009 @ 7:29 pm |
Mom2Cool, of course you dont want to believe what johns saying because its not what you want to hear. you cant accept the fact that chris trusts john more than his family
Comment by Patbear2Cool — May 29, 2009 @ 8:16 am |
Patbear2Cool I didn’t say there’s anything I don’t believe I said I would not speculate either way because we’re on *the internet* a person could say they’re Oprah but it doesn’t make them who they say they are….. This isn’t about chris trusting john more than his family this is about chris calling & letting people know he’s ok that’s all. And while HE may trust John if he called the runaway hotline & said “I’m ok” that would be liget for the authorities… He doesn’t have to come home or even tell people where he is. I didn’t say he has to come home & I didn’t even say he SHOULD come home. This isn’t about me “accepting” anything it’s about him letting people who love him know he’s ok. If people didn’t care they wouldn’t be bothering with anyone looking for him… The streets are a dangerous place & his family whether he likes them or not they must be worried about him.
Comment by Mom2Cool — June 4, 2009 @ 5:26 pm |
CHris hated his life he hated h is parents and everyone in his family knowone let him be who he was just because he didnt dress the way everyone wated him to he was a caring adoring person his family drove him into insanity ..i would know whenever he came to pittsfield hed come to my house because he never wnated to be home with his crazy mother and then hed have to dread going home to his abusive father…..if he ran away he 100% would have came to my house looking for help… we will find outw hat happened to him and i will let whoever know whatever about his parents u fucking assholes murderers
we know ur not doing shit bout him
fucking bastards
i love you chris
HEather
holli
amanda
rob
maddy and lil robby
we miss you
Comment by heather and holli — May 29, 2009 @ 1:38 pm |
and as for anyoen else who wants to questions what being wrote how baout instead of wanting to beleive hes just a runaway and just reporting him as a runaway why not open ur minds and think of whats possible wheather u wanan beleive it or not and if u all love chris and wanna help him then why not just beieveing his father and acually look at whats true
Comment by heather and holli — May 29, 2009 @ 1:46 pm |
First off, I don’t understand how people on this blog can be so niave to not notice the obvious. Why was he reported missing the day he was? Not 24 hours into it. Why is his father leaving these comments about love, and safety when he provided nothing but the absolute opposite of that to him?
The people posting the comments about abuse, and a disturbing family life are the people that the police should be talking to, and should be working with.
I know Chris Watson, He’s grown up with my sisters and I since he went to middle school with one of my sisters. He lived down the street, and hungout at our house every day without fail. My family considered him like a son. When he wasn’t at our house, he was further down the street at our other sister’s house. Everytime he came to town, he’d only be at his mom’s long enough keep her content and then leave to see us. His family treateed him like shit. And us. WE’ve seen it first hand. His mother is insane, like literally has been hospitalized for it. THAT is why he had to move to East Greenbush to live with his dad.
His Family life is/was like something out of a “Lifetime” movie. His parent’s couldn’t accept him. They couldn’t accept his style, or his music, or his amazing sense of humor. Instead they tried to repress it, and make him more “Acceptable” to thier standard. Nothing he ever did was “right” for them. He even spent one Christmas at our house because he had to give his own stuff to his brother, because his family had “better” things to spend their money on, than presents. Not one. He was devastated when he had to move out there, it was like the most worst possible thing he never wanted. Yet still, when he would come to visit his mom, he would always be at mine or my sister’s house. Up until the last weekend he was home.
He always talked about his father. The abuse. The slavery – which is the best way to describe it. He was never allowed out, he was always in trouble. He would sneak out, just to hangout. HANGOUT. Not do anything bad. Almost everynight he spent in Pittsfield he would sleep on our couch.
Everytime we talk about him, we cry. Instead of trying to say everything that is negative that you read is false, why don’t you look into it more.
If he ran away. He would have come here. That’s not a concieted statement, it’s the truth clearer that you could imagine. He is family to us. And he knows, if he ever needed a place to go he could be here anytime. And he would have.
Something is not right about any of this, And i honestly hope that we’re wrong. But you CAN’T ignore this.
And men who physically and mentally abuse thier children, and then turn around and try to say they “won’t be mad if you come home” “You’ll be safe”. Anyone who buys that, it’s more niave than a twelve year old.
We have called the cops. We check in all the time.
He would have told us his last weekend before he went missing. He would have. Not he would have… maybe – - He WOULD have.
If his parents are so concered like they plea, why aren’t they doing absolutely everything to find him?? Wouldn’t you? If that was you’re son, or daughter, wouldn’t you have his picture everywhere, not just your town? Wouldn’t his face be in the news? Or wouldn’t you make a desperate public plea? Any broadcast? No. Not if you’re Christopher’s Dad. Because he is Hiding something. And i pray someone stops reading and starts doing the judicial thing, the right thing, and investigates this.
I’m not afraid. So bring on the comments Jeff. I’m waiting to hear what you could possible say as rebuttle, to everything that’s been brought out.
***
And CHRIS is you are out there, which i sincerely have my doubts but pray.
please call me, just so we know.
413-329-5796. Anytime. I don’t care what time it is. If you need anything, we are here. money, or anything.
Love You Chris.
-Amanda
Comment by Amanda — May 29, 2009 @ 3:05 pm |
See that’s the whole point here Chris has people *claiming they are his friends* who are saying he’s a runaway & he’s *called them* & they know he’s “happier than he’s ever been” & yet then there is you who is *beside yourself with worry*…. It isn’t a matter of saying everything being said negative is false the point is that no one here really knows who is who & what is being said is correct….. The comments about Chris’ father, abuse, his mother etc. etc. aren’t something that could or should be worked out on the internet & if you have knowledge of abuse & have fears that someone harmed Chris then I agree with the poster who said you should go to the police & report everything you know & it’s that simple… If John is who he says he is & he knows of abuse & he knows where Chris is then he should encourage Chris to at least make a call so that people like yourself REALLY know he is indeed ok…. The Runaway hotline is a means to just that or he could use his email etc. It’s those who claim they are close friends to him & that his father threatened him that say he’s runaway. It’s hurtful to allow people who care about him (like you) to go on thinking something horrible has happened. And just like the friends who care about him it seems like there are a lot of family members here as well telling Chris they’ll open a door for him to crash there, they’ve given out phone numbers on the internet so he’ll have their numbers etc. It seems to me they’re pretty concerned about him.
Comment by Mom2Cool — June 4, 2009 @ 6:07 pm |
Hi Chris,
I know that often when times are hard – it is easy for one to think he or she is alone, and they don’t feel loved. And, although, deep in your heart you already know this and I probably don’t have to say it, I will anyway – because I love you and I am so worried about you.
So here goes: Chris, I am ready to do and will do anything for you. Each step of the way, I am behind you. I will walk side-by-side with you. And, I will also go in front of you. Please remember that I have done this before with you and for you, and I am ready to do it again. Your safety and happiness are the most important things to me, because I love you so much. My heart, my home, my arms, and everything I have are here for you. And, if you think that maybe I don’t have enough to help you…never worry…because I always get what is needed, when I stand up for you and I help you. You have counted on me before. And, you can count on me again. Five years later, we can do this again. It is different now as compared to years before – because you are no longer a child – you are a young adult.
You and I – we know the team. Please remember, you can always, always count on me. Chris, when times are at their toughest and when you have looked around the room: my face, my person, my determination, and my heart, courage, and love are what you have always seen. And, you’ll see it all again Chris – because, I am here for you and love you. IF YOU NEED ME, I AM HERE. You know where I live. I am in the phone book. And, both my office and post office box (P.O. Box 533) are in Rhinebeck. Please, always remember that you have counted on me before – and, you can count on me again. I love you. At all costs – Chris – no one or nothing is more important to me than you and your safety. Love Theresa
Comment by Theresa — May 31, 2009 @ 6:01 pm |
Please, to the concerned friends and family of Chris. As more of Chris’s friends are coming forward, I am finding the stories of abuse very concerning. I also see that there is some anger and rage that enough is not being done. To that end, if you have anything at all to share, about Chris, his disappearance, his past history you should share it with the police. Please contact them, and let them know what you know, and of your concerns. Here is a list of numbers to do so. Contact them all. If you care for Chris then take the time and do this. Posting on a Blog is fine and good. But, generating interest in and providing information to the Authorities is action. If you don’t tell them, they will not know. Thanks to all that have already taken this step. Follow up if necessary.
local detectives east greenbush NY 518-479-2525
local detectives pittsfield ma 413-448-9705
state troopers NY 518-732-4777
dept child protection services 518-473-7793
Comment by michael — June 1, 2009 @ 12:43 pm |
To Chris’s friends:
Thank you for letting everyone following this site know just how much you care for him. It is good to see that he has made so many solid friends. It says good things about who he is. If you do not already know this, Chris has a large extended family. We are proudly diverse, fiercely loving and totally accepting. We love Chris because he is unique, because he’s bright, creative, independent, brave, because he is a free spirit and he says funny things.
Now for Chris…
It’s Mike Clary from Stephentown. You know by now that your many friends are leaving messages on this site because they are your friends. They stand with you and want to know you are okay.
Escaping a life or place that breaks your spirit is a smart and good thing to do. Having the freedom to be yourself and enjoy your life as yourself is a must. Having, finding and living your own dream is the only way to go. So be free. Go for your dream and stay brave.
But disappearing is not freedom. And while it is daring, don’t mistake it for bravery. Almost anyone can disappear, and that’s why so many people do. But you’re a smart man (smart enough to know that you have to be in control of your own story), and a brave one (brave enough to know that now’s the time to call someone so that we all know you’re okay). You can and will get everything you want, but your dream and the life you want to live will not easily find you if you disappear. Let us know that you are okay so that we can go out and live our lives freely and find our dreams, too.
Be fearless, my friend. But not foolish. Be brave enough to know that we really do love and miss you.
I got nothing else to say. I hope you stay smart about all kinds of things. And btw, you were great as Gordo, the creepy little kid in the movie we made a few years ago. I hope we get to work together on something else someday.
See ya, love ya, thinking of ya..
Mike Clary
Comment by mike — June 2, 2009 @ 3:59 pm |
Chris, it’s your cousin Jeff. I hope you know that Boston is crawling with cousins to crash with… Matt and I have a big couch, Alicia and Dave have guest bedrooms. You’ll be welcome at any of our places, to relax, be safe and think about what’s next. Please drop by for your next drum lesson – miss you!
my info:
617 694 6432
prophetisaiah@hotmail.com
Comment by Cuggin Jeff — June 3, 2009 @ 11:54 am |
http://www.wten.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?clipId1=3799666&at1=News&vt1=v&h1=A+family+searches+for+answers+in+the+case+of+their+missing+brother%2Fson+%2805%2F26%2F09%29&d1=118800&redirUrl=www.wten.com&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv&rnd=70627958
Comment by Mom2Cool — June 9, 2009 @ 7:29 pm |
Kim I think I’m going to start a thread for this over on Topix you don’t mind that I reference back here?
Comment by Mom2Cool — June 9, 2009 @ 7:30 pm |
Hey M2C, I sent you an email.
Comment by Kim — June 9, 2009 @ 7:49 pm |
Thanks for the link! I hadn’t seen it before and I’m glad the family has gone to the media.
Comment by Kim — June 9, 2009 @ 8:33 pm |
Thoughts on what I see here,
It has been more than two months since this kid went missing, runaway, whatever. That is a long time. Hope that he’s alive and well. Seems he must be geting help from some body. Hopefully whoever it is does not take advantage of him. And hope he has true friends, who will say what he needs to hear. He has missed two months plus now of school, and that is not going to help him in the long run. And he could be in a lot of danger, now or later.
There seems to be a lot of anger coming out, and maybe a lot behind that anger. But at some point, he will need to move past that anger or everyone, including him, is going to be hurt. I’m not saying he does not have a reaon to be angry. If he was with a mother who was ill enough to lose custody, then he may have a lot of resons t be angry. It’s really bad if his father is as awful as some here are saying. But there are better options.
And don’t know why there is so much negative about the PINS thing. If this kid really was abused, then the people in charge of PINS are legally required to protect him. If not, they will at least help him. And I don’t think they will force him to live at home if he doesn’t want to.
Finally, my heart really goes out to those who love him and are clearly worried. This must be awful for all of them, not knowng if he is alive and well, or not.
Comment by A concerned citizen — June 17, 2009 @ 5:49 pm |
I remember Chris telling me he only gets $5 a week for school lunch. Ive seen him pick through garbage cans and eat things from it because he was so hungry, several times.
Comment by Mike — July 20, 2009 @ 12:01 am |
Is there a hot lunch program at your school?
The reason I ask is because I only gave my kids $5 (each) a week for lunch when they were in high school (just a few years ago). That $5 guaranteed them a hot lunch with milk every day in the school cafeteria.
Comment by Cheri — July 22, 2009 @ 12:27 pm |
If I saw a friend of mine picking through the garbage to eat I’d have shared mine with him/her.
Comment by Mom2Cool — July 20, 2009 @ 4:07 pm |
you’re all idiots if he wanted to be found he’d be found
to keep saying you can’t accuse his father publicly
you’re blatantly lying to yourself kim all of you who think otherwise are also very ignorant
a 17 year old child does not run away from a bed food a roof over his head money from his parents unless somethings going on
i went to highschool with chris and im glad that no one knows where he is
obviously hes doing better than when he was at home getting fucking abused by his scumbag father
Comment by freewatson — August 19, 2009 @ 2:21 pm |
i plan on runnin away any tips chris my parents are scumbags too
Comment by sonofsatan666 — October 7, 2009 @ 9:21 am |
i plan on meeting chris someday we can be friends have fun like highschool kids should smoke weed and drink
Comment by sonofsatan666 — October 7, 2009 @ 9:23 am |
Hi there Chris,
Hope you still check this site… I wanted to let you know that I have missed you very much and still worry about how things might be going for you… especially now that we’re in a cold and wet season. I hope that you’re well and that you continue to take the very best care of yourself and that you aren’t exposed to any safety or health risks. I know how smart you are and appreciate your ingenuity so that always gives me some peace of mind. I hope you also keep in good company too and continue to make good choices. So many people I know wish that for you.
Please feel free to write, email or call anytime and don’t worry about being revealed. I understand that you do not want to be found at this time. I hope though that things change very soon in this regard – it would be really great to see you or hear from you in the coming days. That would be a great b’day present for me – Soltice and Christmas present for everyone!
and to let you know – that there’ll be a nice Christmas present for you at your Mom’s and also – what I guess I’ll call your past b’day present – and my regrets that I haven’t been able to see you as much as I would have liked in recent years… which also explains the delay in the ‘09 b’day present!
ok, I really am looking forward to seeing you and hearing about what you have been up to these many months – when we finally have a chance to get together and talk. I saw Katie, Keefe and your Mom over Thanksgiving and they’re doing good… as you know, things really are not the same with out you though.
lots of love and good thoughts wishes and prayers and blessings TOO!
xx oo
Marynancy
Comment by marynancy — December 8, 2009 @ 3:38 pm |
Hi Kim,
I wonder why my name and email address still appear in the boxes above on the web-site message board, when it does say e-mail will not be published?
thanks, Marynancy Clary
Comment by marynancy — December 17, 2009 @ 1:44 pm |
Hi Marynancy,
I don’t see your name and email address here, maybe only you can see it since you entered it?
Comment by Kim — December 17, 2009 @ 2:53 pm |
oops – you’re right – it did not occur to me that it wouldn’t delete itself! ok, live and learn, now I am aware – have a very happy holiday season Kim and thank you again for setting up this message board for Chris and the people who want to be in contact with him. Marynancy Clary
Comment by marynancy — December 18, 2009 @ 7:23 pm |