Mystery Surrounding Chanel Maya Banks

The mystery surrounding Chanel Maya Banks, best known for her roles on “Gossip Girl” and “Blue Bloods,” has taken a shocking twist. While the LAPD has declared that the actress was found safe in Texas, her family insists that she is still missing and potentially in harm's way.

Timeline of Events

Reported missing on November 8th, Banks was last seen during a FaceTime call on October 27th. Her cousin, Danielle-Tori Singh, has been vocal in her concerns and recently set up a GoFundMe page to facilitate the search efforts. Singh described the unsettling moment when she received the news about her cousin.

Discrepancies in Reports

"The LAPD did two wellness checks at her home and didn't find her," she lamented, expressing her worry over Chanel’s wellbeing. However, the following week, LAPD claimed they had located Banks in Texas, stating she was found safe alongside a woman possessing an expired New York driver’s license identifying herself as Banks.

Family's Concerns

Singh strongly contests this report, branding it “fake news.” She noted significant differences between her cousin and the woman the police believe to be Banks. “What I saw was a woman who did not look at all like my cousin. She was much skinnier and had a different voice and accent,” Singh asserted.

Mother's Statement

Banks' mother, Judy Kumar, echoed these sentiments, reinforcing her belief that the woman in the footage was not her daughter. "I know what my daughter looks like. I refuse to accept that," she stated.

Allegations Against Husband

Adding to the confusion, Singh alleged that Banks’ husband, Carlos Jimenez, has not cooperated with the family during this troubling time. After the police attempted to conduct wellness checks at their shared apartment, Jimenez reportedly claimed Banks was home, but he did not open the door for officers. It was later revealed that he pinged Banks’ AirPods to a location in Texas on the same day.

Family's Desperation for Answers

This alarming situation has left the family desperate for answers. "If I don’t hear from Chanel within the next hour, I’ll be sending more officers," Singh warned. In response, Jimenez repeatedly assured Singh that Banks was “fine” and aware of the family’s efforts to reach her. However, Singh countered that if she were aware, then why was she not responding?

Concerns Over Missing Belongings

Despite the LAPD declaring her safe and removing her from the missing persons registry, the absence of Banks’ phone and laptop raises significant red flags. Moreover, authorities have refused to provide the family with the location or contact information regarding the woman found in Texas.

A Plea for Help

In a heartfelt plea to her missing cousin, Singh declared, “Chanel, I know you’re alive. Every bone in my body says you’re alive, and I’m going to find you.” This ongoing case continues to unravel, with family members calling for more transparency and help from both law enforcement and the general public.

Conclusion

Stay tuned as the saga unfolds and find out if this story will have a happy resolution or plunge deeper into mystery!