chinese pressure, has really slowed that down, mostly because north koreans are isolated, not beholden to the chinese or anyone else, this message may be aimed at beijing, you are not the boss of me. i might be quiet for a little bit but at the end of the day i will decide whether to test missiles. >> reporter: a grave reminder they are acting on their own timeline and in their own national security interests. thanks for being with us. leland: after the break in the development in the search for missing north carolina girl, why authorities say they think she is dead. ♪