{"id":126097,"date":"2024-11-15T10:37:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T03:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=126097"},"modified":"2024-11-15T10:37:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T03:37:52","slug":"mystery-deepens-as-family-of-gossip-girl-star-insist-woman-found-in-texas-isnt-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=126097","title":{"rendered":"Mystery deepens as family of Gossip Girl star insist woman found in Texas isn\u2019t her"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div data-testid=\"nsc-wrapper-support-us\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-0 jBfdop\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 hKRbzg\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 cKIkhp\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 dWUzhG\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 doTReP\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-12 iGXncB\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 hKrnEq\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 hlPMMm\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 hlPMMm\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 hlPMMm\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 euTVax\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-hez36s-4 bErStG sc-hez36s-14 ggPDxB\"><span data-testid=\"support-nsc-dropdown-mobile-open\" class=\"sc-hez36s-6 jWuFRk\"><span class=\"sc-hez36s-5 vaVnf\">Close<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 kMSyUM sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-a5wy94-0 jhbxrS\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-hez36s-4 bErStG sc-hez36s-15 gibhIT\"><span data-testid=\"support-nsc-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-6 jWuFRk\"><span class=\"sc-hez36s-5 vaVnf\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 kMSyUM sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-a5wy94-0 jhbxrS\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The family of Chanel Maya Banks, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/gossip-girl\"><em>Gossip Girl <\/em><\/a>actor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/americas\/crime\/chanel-maya-banks-gossip-girl-missing-b2646652.html\">who vanished without a trace two weeks ago<\/a>, is insisting she is still missing despite authorities confirming she was found safe and sound. <\/p>\n<p>Following a two-week search, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/los-angeles-police-department\">Los Angeles Police Department<\/a> announced on November 12 that after receiving a tip they were led to a home in Texas, where a woman identified herself as Banks. It was <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/missing-gossip-girl-actor-chanel-maya-banks-found\/story?id=115820864#:~:text=On%20Wednesday%2C%20the%20Los%20Angeles,now%20considered%20closed%2C%20police%20said.\">reported<\/a> that no foul play was suspected in her disappearance, and the case has since been closed. <\/p>\n<p>However, after being informed of the LAPD\u2019s update, Banks\u2019s cousin Danielle-Tori Singh said it was \u201cfake news\u201d and vowed to continue distributing flyers describing Banks as missing, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/post\/missing-los-angeles-actress-chanel-maya-banks-i-am-not-missing\/15545326\/\">ABC 7<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>Hours after the police announcement, an Instagram <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCVEFzBpQRm\/\">post<\/a> shared from Banks\u2019s verified Instagram account claimed that she had not gone missing and had instead voluntarily left to \u201cescape my cage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She accused her family of sexual abuse and \u201cmanipulation\u201d \u2013 it is unclear whether Banks has made the allegations in the past or whether police have investigated them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have met with the Police and verified that I am not only OK, but I\u2019m finally free,\u201d she continued. \u201cThey say once, you\u2019re free in Christ Jesus, you\u2019re free indeed, so I told my husband six days ago I was going to get baptized by one of my favorite pastors Pastor Robert Clancy.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-482ou5-0 fIrlPT\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/13\/10\/Screenshot-2024-11-13-at-10.24.35.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/13\/10\/Screenshot-2024-11-13-at-10.24.35.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/13\/10\/Screenshot-2024-11-13-at-10.24.35.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chanel Maya Banks claims she was not missing but instead voluntarily left to \u2018escape my cage\u2019\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-ohzviw-0 gdZNrl inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-33079\"><span class=\"sc-ohzviw-1 ewSUe\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 hiCdLa liXvvg\">Chanel Maya Banks claims she was not missing but instead voluntarily left to \u2018escape my cage\u2019<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->ohheychanel\/TikTok<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to his Instagram, Clancy, a revivalist pastor, was indeed in San Antonio, Texas, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/robert.clancy9_\/reel\/DCGHqqbub8b\/\">hosting<\/a> a three-day Repentance Revival Movement Conference from November 8 to 10.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I made my Exodous and took my Freedom Ride first class (on Spirit air no less) to the Promised land,\u201d she said, adding that she now just wants freedom not only for herself but for everyone \u201csuffering in silence.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Singh, who flew in from Toronto to help with the search, has called the woman found in Texas an \u201cimposter.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-0 ldfJRX\">\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-8 jukWqT\">\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-3 rPGsX\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/mobile-stores\/Apple_TV_Plus.png\" width=\"112\" height=\"52\" alt=\"Apple TV+ logo\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-4 eXAVqJ\">\n<p class=\"sc-118zqaw-5 kDgYET\">Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-118zqaw-6 bkKZsY\">New subscribers only. \u00a38.99\/mo. after free trial. 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Plan auto-renews until cancelled<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"sc-1aus1tj-0 jQSWof sc-118zqaw-2 iFqstR\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/gb\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?itsct=independent_tv&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000l3akK&amp;ct=widgets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try for free<svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 ixMGSo sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-1aus1tj-1 DEqVK\"><use href=\"#baddbaa17d236bd5\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI have the still from Texas PD body cam footage that was shown to us on Monday Nov 11 at the Pacific Police Station in LA,\u201d she wrote in an Instagram Story. \u201cThis is the woman they\u2019re telling us is Chanel. We have told them this is not Chanel. They didn\u2019t listen to us and closed the case. That\u2019s why @ohhheychanel won\u2019t post a video saying she\u2019s safe because it\u2019s not Chanel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>The Independent <\/em>has contacted LAPD for comment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-482ou5-0 fLfsNT\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/14\/16\/Screenshot-2024-11-14-at-10.29.58%E2%80%AFAM.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/14\/16\/Screenshot-2024-11-14-at-10.29.58%E2%80%AFAM.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/14\/16\/Screenshot-2024-11-14-at-10.29.58%E2%80%AFAM.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Danielle-Tori Singh claims woman found in Texas isn\u2019t her cousin Chanel Maya Banks\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-ohzviw-0 gdZNrl inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-33080\"><span class=\"sc-ohzviw-1 ewSUe\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 hiCdLa liXvvg\">Danielle-Tori Singh claims woman found in Texas isn\u2019t her cousin Chanel Maya Banks<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Danielle-Tori Singh on Instagram<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a subsequent Story, Singh included a side-by-side picture of the \u201cimposter\u201d woman found in Texas and \u201cour Chanel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Banks was initially reported missing by her family, who said they hadn\u2019t seen or heard from her since October 30. Her relatives said it was very unusual for the actor to be out of touch with them for longer than a few days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFive days without hearing from my cousin is red flags and alarm bells,\u201d Singh previously told <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/post\/missing-los-angeles-actress-chanel-maya-banks-blue-bloods-gossip-girl\/15542084\/\">KABC.<\/a> \u201cShe doesn\u2019t go more than 48 hours without speaking to me or her mom&#8230; That girl is more like a big sister to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Police conducted four welfare checks at her home in the Playa Vista neighborhood of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/indy-web-prod.brightsites.co.uk\/topic\/los-angeles\">Los Angeles<\/a>, two on November 7 and another two on November 8, according to a now-defunct <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/find-chanel-banks\">GoFundMe page<\/a> launched by Singh to aid in their search. <\/p>\n<p>Banks has warned followers not to \u201cdonate to any GoFundMe that says I\u2019m missing. I am not missing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During those checks at the apartment \u2013 where Banks lives with her husband of one year \u2013 authorities found her dog and her belongings, but not Banks, it was reported.<\/p>\n<p>Banks \u201cdoes not go anywhere without her little dog, which also has been left behind. She also does not have her vehicle because it\u2019s parked in her garage. She would NEVER go anywhere without telling her mom or myself,\u201d Singh wrote on the fundraising page.<\/p>\n<p>Singh also accused Banks\u2019s husband of not cooperating with law enforcement and of helping with the search.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s not willing to help LAPD. 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