[Cont'd]...4/28/05...CNN anchor Bill Hemmer spoke with Maj. Don Woodruff of the Duluth Police Department about the disappearance of 32-year-old Jennifer Wilbanks. HEMMER: Earlier today, you said this is now classified as a criminal investigation. Why is that, sir? WOODRUFF: Well, yesterday, we did a massive search. We had over 250 people out searching the area ... We had canines on the ground and helicopters in the air. We were unable to find any trace of her. Based on the circumstances as reported to us by the family, we feel we have no other option at this point than to classify it as a criminal investigation. HEMMER: When you put it in that category then, is that to suggest that you have evidence of a crime? WOODRUFF: Well, at the present time, we have no physical evidence that suggests that, but at the same time, we feel based on the circumstances of her disappearance, according to the family members and friends, this is totally uncharacteristic of her...
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