PORTLAND, Maine — Even though police say a missing toddler probably won’t be found alive, the youngster’s mother is working keep attention on the case until there’s a resolution.
Trista Reynolds organized a walk Saturday from Monument Square to Deering Oaks Park in Portland to raise awareness about Ayla Reynolds, who was last seen at her father’s home in Waterville in December.
The event was dubbed “Ayla’s Walk with Trista — A Benefit Walk for Ayla.”
“I want to share with everybody the walk that Ayla and I used to do pretty much every day,” Trista Reynolds told the Morning Sentinel newspaper in Waterville.
Ayla was 20 months old when was reported missing by her father on Dec. 17.
The father, Justin DiPietro, said Ayla disappeared from her bed overnight, saying she was last wearing polka dot pajamas with the words “Daddy’s Princess” on them. She had a cast on her broken left arm.
Police have ruled out the possibility that Ayla was abducted and have said they don’t expect to find her alive. But Reynolds still wants answers, and she wants to bring her daughter home.
No one has been charged. A state police spokesman said there are no new developments in the investigation but that detectives are continuing to work on the case.
Why in the world are these women smiling? They act as if they are having a grand old time!
You can’t expect people to weep each and every day after they suffer a loss. Give the young woman a break. She lost her little girl and any bit of hope of finding her alive. Let her do whatever it takes now to find an ounce of comfort. God knows she needs it.
had she not been in rehab, none of this would have happened. this is an example of 2 people not mature enough to have a baby and the child suffers for it.
If you read the story Trista says that she is walking the same walk her and Ayla walked almost everyday. She probably is thinking about good times she had with her. Dang!
yeah, right
When someone that you love passes, there are so many times that will bring back that memory of that person, some which will make you cry uncontrolably, others that will make you smile, and still others that will make you smile, then laugh, then cry. Unless you have been through it, you woudnt know it. I lost my brother when he was only 18 years old and i see the newspaper clippings of him playing ball and it makes me smile, and then when i remember so much he did not get to do, it makes me cry. I would bet that if you had been at this event you would have seen a great deal of both from Trista…One picture doesnt give the whole story.
Sorry for your loss as well! Everyone grieves differently and their actions, feelings or lack of, should never be compared to “how we think we’d feel! So terrible to lose somebody so young, It just breaks my heart!
Oh MY ! How dare she/they smile…! 30 lashes with a wet noodle!
Burn them/her to the stakes! Come on! crawl back under your rock Buck-A-roo
Trista ,keep that Beautiful smile
Can people protest outside his house on the curb? It is “Public property” right? I’m moving back to Waterville tomorrow! I say we do it!
Check with police for a parade permit. Then do it.
The poster carried by Trista and friends should be held by marchers as they face 29 Violette Avenue, in Waterville. A chant, “A-Y-L-A -Ayla,” would help stir memories.
It’s called: Taking the message home.
Marching for Ayla must continue. Her name must be seen each day, so that whomever is responsible cannot forget.
I have said this very same thing numerous times before…. at one point I remember reading that no one outside of the family remembered seeing Ayla for weeks leading up to the “abduction”. With that being said, who knows when she was actually harmed/killed (accidental or not) – once you cover something like that up instead of confessing (if it was an accident); you are no better than if you had cause the harm on purpose. I do hope and pray that eventually one of the 3 will crack and this case will be solved….
if they don’t get theirs in this life time, they will in the next
The name fits you well SLUG
Thank you.
Yeah like Justin TheSlug. Is this really you Justin, coming to your own defense? You are pathetic to say the least!
I am not defending anyone. Did you read the part where I said I would tie the knot to hang him with? It seems you girls are letting your emotions run away with your sense of logic. And of course when you have no facts to base your thoughts on, you start with personal attacks. So typical. I hope none of you ever get picked for jury duty.
If you truly are Justin, i can understand why you would hope that none of these women get selected to the Jury, cause you dont stand a chance!!!!!
I cannot believe how cruel some people can be (meaning most of the ones that have commented previously). This young lady sought help for an issue so she could be a good mom!! Stop hating on her!!! Let’s put the blame squarely where it should be; the POS and family that somehow have no explanation for where Ayla could be, while under their watch.
I really don’t get how so many can criticize Trista, who was smart enough at a young age to realize she needed help with an alcohol problem in order to be a better mom. My heart goes out to you, Trista. I cannot even fathom how it would be to have your precious daughter just disappear.
Stay strong and keep Ayla’s name and pictures in the news. God Bless.
2 children born out of wedlock at a young age. from what has been on the posting there was no relationship with Ayla’s dad, just a one night stand. can’t say I see her as a rocket scientist.
What’s your point?
What would you call Dad for the one night stand,just to be fair,He has 2 children out of wedlock ,and one of them LE says says they do not expect to be found alive.
are you kidding me?? She is a young mother who sought help for a drinking problem, and I commend her for that.
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t! Nobody should be criticised for trying to turn their life around! I could not imagine not knowing where my baby was, having my past mistakes, rubbed in my face during these torturous times would send me over the edge!
instead of looking at what she was wearing, why don’t you listen and understand that this young mother has suffered a horrendous loss? Pig
Have you ever lost a child? Do you know the pain and agony of losing one? Do you understand what its like to feel hopeless and in search of a reason as to why your baby is no longer with you? Trista has never claimed to be perfect. It was because of her inperfections that she chose to seek rehab in the first place. She was not at the house the night Ayla went missing, she knew nothing about the blood on the floor in Justin’s house and she is left with not knowing, not able to do anything and waiting. Until you have walked a few steps in her shoes you should probably comment on the facts of the case and save the attacks on the momma. You honestly should be ashamed of yourself.
I walked around with less on then she did, yesterday. As a matter of fact everyone at the beach had less on then she did yesterday and there were thousands maybe a million people in Maine had less on then she did yesterda,y so the point you are making is……it was hot yesterday?
a million people in ME with less on? Remember there is only about 1.3 million people in ME. sure this is tourist season but I doubt there was a million people in ME with less clothing on at the time
Come on don’t they teach people words and definations anymore like, Maybe, About. Perhaps, Nearly, Could be, Close to, Possibly. Might be, Could Have? Short defination- Not Exactly, or roughly, or close to. Could it be possible that 300,000 people wore neck choking shirts and long pants or perhaps a dress and panty hose yesterday? Possibly, people 90 years old.
if there isn’t 300,000 people over 90 then it’s possbile 1 million people had on less?
I agree,since when do people tell other people what they should be wearing? People who do not like it do not have to look.What were they wearing in their 20’s? There was nothing wrong with what she had on. I don’t care what she wears,more important her child is missing and she wants to find her and wants Justice.Isn’t that what matters,not her clothes.
you’re disgusting
That I may be. But the truth is also disgusting. Looks like about a dozen people took part in this walk. And exactly what was the purpose? Everyone who can read and listen is aware of the fact that Ayla is missing. This was nothing more than an attention grab. Is she looking for a book deal or perhaps a movie? And why wasn’t it done where Ayla disappeared from? And why do they all seem to be happy and smiling? I understand a candlelight vigil and things like that. This looks like a walk to the park to have a picnic or something.
And again folks, you only know the facts that the police have released. Most of you seem ready to hang the Dad. If it comes out that he was responsible I would tie the knot in the hangman’s rope for him. But its a little early to lynch him.
You obviously have not been following this case.
I certainly have been. Do you have insider info that I am not aware of?
I am not sure if you are trying to make a point, have something against Trista, or are just trying to get a rise out of people on this forum. I find your suggestions off base completely. In the beginning i too questioned how often Trista was in front of the camera, often thinking that she should be out looking instead of doing an interview. Since that time i have learned that the police did not want her out there and instead wanted her to try and get as much information as was humanly possible.
Since those many months ago, the Police tend to give an update once ever few months, just to make all of us believe they are still tirelessly working on this case when in all actuality we all know it has already become a COLD case. McAusland is the one that truly enjoys he TV time, not Trista, she will of course talk to whoever is willing to listen, I believe to make sure it stays present and doesnt fade into the darkness like so many missing person cases do. I applaud her for that. You cannot for one minute give any proof to the fact that someone other than the father and the other two adults in that home were guilty of this tragedy, and until you can, you should stick to the facts. One of your comments were already considered offensive, and i am sure others will be as well. Have a heart and a little compassion.
I would like to know what you said that was taken off the site. i think i may have agreed with you. thank you
I appreciate the thought, but apparently some of these folks are easily “offended” when the truth is pointed out. Not going to get into a battle of wits with apparently unarmed females.
he aint no daddy…..no real daddy will harm their babies
It’s unbelievable that the police still do not have enough evidence to put the guilty ones away. I’m sure they reasonably know what happened. Just waiting to find the final damning piece? I hope so soon.
LE will find that damning piece and the person(s) responsible for torturing and killing Ayla will get justice served once and for all.
I wish i could agree with you Margy, but we live in the great state of Maine, where you are able to set someone on fire and only serve 5 years, kill a child and get less than 20, and kill children and be found insane and then let go free. All have happened in the not so distant past in Maine. I still pray that this will be different, that LE will start prosecuting these cases to the fullest extent of the law, but I have little hope so long as we have District Attorney’s that want to pad their winning percentage and Grand Jury’s that refuse to even look at the evidence.
Torturing????????
Time for water-boarding.