http://getbig.com/news/2006-01/060111rita.htmWell, this was definitely an interesting show, as Maura James denied a number of claims made by Las Vegas Review Journal reporter Frank Curreri in terms of exactly what happened to Melissa. Some of the statements allegedly made appeared in many reports and stories around the globe, but these may not be true. Here is a transcript of what happened between Frank, Rita and Maura this evening (this is a small part of the show).
Rita: Let me bring in Maura James if I could, the mother of Melissa. Maura, first of all, our deepest, our prayers go out to you, what did you hear about the sort of relationship between Melissa and the others prior to this. Did you know that it was contentious.
Maura: Not really, I know that she told me there were problems between Kelly & Craig, but she had really no problems with either one of them. As far as I knew, they were good friends.
Rita: Did she ever express any fear or concern or erratic behavior with Kelly.
Maura: Never.
Frank: I am going to have to take issue, my deepest condolenses to Maura James , but I interviewed Maura James and I have in my transcripts, and I am very confident that she did say that in fact Melissa had ongoing tensions with Kelly, and I quote her saying that Kelly had recently been ‘flipping out and acting crazy’, and in fact, that was what proceeded Melissa moving out.
Rita: Let me bring Maura. Is there a reason you don’t want to tell us that now.
Maura: Melissa never moved out of the house.
Frank: Did you not tell me that she moved out of the house
Maura: No, she never moved out of the house.
Frank: Did you not tell me that.
Maura: No! She did not move out of the house. She was leaving to fly to New Jersey for Christmas, but she did not actually move out of the house.
Rita: Did you know that there was a romantic relationship going on?
Marua: No, she never told me that there was a relationship.
Rita: What do you think led to this?
Maura: I have no idea?
Frank: Ms. James, can you explain, you had told me about a hotel room that Craig had purchased for 2 days, the police have confirmed that. You also told me that.
Maura: No
Very interesting, as these simple denials and statements may change exactly what we have heard and perceived in the last week or so. Also, thanks to the James family, here are a few more pictures of Melissa, whose love of dance is clearly shown.