15-year-old julie rivkees still missing in central florida

I posted information last week about a 15-year-old young lady from Winter Park/Casselberry, Florida, who has gone missing. The media coverage has been fairly scarce locally — particularly when you compare it to the ridiculous coverage that has gone to the Anthony family.

I’ve been to the blogs and the family’s Facebook and website pages to see what information I could gather that might be helpful.

It appears that she may have run away, which could be biasing full-blown media coverage. But a 15-year-old is still a missing child, no matter why she left. As a result, many people are posting to their social networks. I’d like to do my part by continuing to post her information.

Best I can tell from postings by Jess, who says she is her sponsor and a close family friend, Julie may have been struggling with substance abuse. One poster alleged Julie had left rehab unexpectedly. Jess also indicates that while there was suspicion she may try to return to her hometown in New Jersey (Millburn) she likely is still in Florida, probably Orlando, Ft. L or South Florida (Miami).

Jess wrote to particularly look for her downtown on Orange Avenue or along 50/Colonial Drive, where she may have been spotted recently. She also suggested that Julie may be working her way closer to home in Winter Park/Maitland/Casselberry in hopes that she’ll be found. Her family has said she requires prescription medication and could be in dire medical danger.

Julie Rivkees is 5′5″. Her hair may be curly or straight brown. She weighs 115 pounds. She was last seen in jeans with a black purse, and may have been sighted near OIA.

You can access the websites at the links above or go to www.helpfindjulie.com. There you will also find posters that can be downloaded. If you Twitter, please include #julie in the text.

Julie, if you or any friends with you happen upon this post, please know that some 5,000 people have signed on to your family and friends FB page to help find you and that countless others are helping in the search to ensure your safety.

Here are several other posts:

http://helpfindjulie.com/letters.html

http://boards.insessiontrials.com/showthread.php?t=354056

http://geral64.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/winter-park-teenager-julie-rivkees-missing/

http://www.examiner.com/x-7939-Tampa-Jewish-Community-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Orlando-family-utilizes-online-Jewish-community-resources-in-search-for-missing-teen

http://maplewood.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/julie-rivkees/