Elvia Swainson, the mother of missing teen Gabrielle Swainson, answers questions during a press conference at the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Gabrielle has been missing since Aug. 18 when she disappeared from her home in the wee hours of the morning. Freddie Grant, who had dated Elvia, is accused of kidnapping in the case. C. ALUKA BERRY — caberry@thestate.com Buy Photo