By Eileen Buckley
Jamestown, NY – Jamestown Police say after almost two years of investigating the disappearance of a Yolanda Bindics they finally have some forensics results.
The mother of four disappeared in August of 2004. But now Jamestown Police say they have "narrowed their scope" in the on going investigation. In a published report, Jamestown detective, lieutenant Todd Isaacson said they narrowed the "number of suspects to a few", and are "closer to one person." But Isaacson would not repeat that statement in a WBFO interview.
"At this time, I don't want to disclose that. I know certain news outlets are reporting that we have narrowed our search to one person. But I am not at liberty to discuss that. I don't want to compromise the investigation at this point," said Isaacson.
Isaascon did say some of the forensics results have been completed by the FBI and state police labs allowing them to redirect the investigation.
"We had a lot of activity here last week and were able to secured some additional evidence that we believe could provide some insight and answers to what happened to Yoland," said Issacson.
But a family member says police have not contacted them with this new information.
"I have not even received a call from any law enforcement. Everything I am learning is from the media, which is sad," said Chmielewski.
Anne Chmielewski of Buffalo is Bindics's sister. Lt. Isaacson says due to sensitivity in the investigation, it is "paramount" that they not share more information. But Chmielewski says the family deserves an update.
"I think it would have been nice for them to say, two weeks ago when they got this evidence back, that it has arrived and we will let you know if anything comes of it," Chmielewski said.
Bindics's children still wonder about their mother. The youngest is three, the oldest is ten, and the four year old says she wants to help search for her mom when she grows up.
"I can't imagine what is really going through their heads. My heart is shattered thinking of them," said Chmielewski.
On Monday the CUE Center for Missing Persons, a national organization, will stop in Jamestown as part of a road tour to promote similar cases. The family says a rally will be held at 1'o'clock