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The car in question entered the picture post-purchase. Annie traded in her old SUV for the Mercedes last summer, bragging on now-deleted social media about its ‘smooth ride and tech perks.’ Alex, the venture capitalist with a dodgy track record of failed startups, co-signed the loan. “They treated it like a status symbol,” said Raj Patel, 45, the tech-savvy neighbor next door. “Washed it every weekend, parked it proudly. But lately? It sat idle more often, like they were hiding something.” Police interest spiked after cell tower pings placed the car near Nancy’s home on the night of her disappearance – contradicting Annie’s alibi of a ‘client dinner’ 20 miles away.
