Reporting on things like missing persons can be very tricky. We hear rumors all the time, but we do our best to make sure we have some confidence about sourcing before we bring things to you. That’s especially true with the whereabouts and condition of Shelly Miscavige.
I realise this doesn't apply here because the sighting took place some years ago, but I wouldn't put it past Miscavige to ensure Shelly was seen out and about, looking healthy, in places where she'd likely be photographed, to quiet the rumours. Unless, of course, she no longer looks healthy...
This predates Shelly’s disappearance by about 2 years, 2003. I talked with DM at the Celebrity Centre Gala Anniversary. Shelly was in tow. David and I were having an animated conversation on the original Dianetics campaign and the music that I and Chris Many had created. At the time I observed that Shelly was extremely subdued and introverted. She said nothing to anyone and stood a few yards away from us. We were all in a line with lots of Celebrity Centre public. Unusual in itself that DM would be waiting in line to get into the event that was not quite ready to let in the audience. Those were the days when DM was more accessible. Rare days when it was actually popular for non-Scientology celebrities to be invited to the Celebrity Centre Gala, where people like Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kirsty Ally would show up. From that experience it appears Shelly knew her place. Be seen and not heard.
I realise this doesn't apply here because the sighting took place some years ago, but I wouldn't put it past Miscavige to ensure Shelly was seen out and about, looking healthy, in places where she'd likely be photographed, to quiet the rumours. Unless, of course, she no longer looks healthy...
This predates Shelly’s disappearance by about 2 years, 2003. I talked with DM at the Celebrity Centre Gala Anniversary. Shelly was in tow. David and I were having an animated conversation on the original Dianetics campaign and the music that I and Chris Many had created. At the time I observed that Shelly was extremely subdued and introverted. She said nothing to anyone and stood a few yards away from us. We were all in a line with lots of Celebrity Centre public. Unusual in itself that DM would be waiting in line to get into the event that was not quite ready to let in the audience. Those were the days when DM was more accessible. Rare days when it was actually popular for non-Scientology celebrities to be invited to the Celebrity Centre Gala, where people like Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Kirsty Ally would show up. From that experience it appears Shelly knew her place. Be seen and not heard.
Terrific explanation of coercive control from Chris in the podcast.
Still, no current 'proof of life'. As 'where's Shelly' is now a comedians go to punch line, where is the 'confront' of the CO$?
The theme music for Straight up and Vertical is great!