>The question is not whether they exist, but WHERE they exist
Exactly. I already have a pretty good idea as to what some of the best conditions for early life to develop are. Loosely based off symbols, mythology, the geology of a few celestial objects in our own solar system, along with a few clues about the things that "baffle" our modern "scientists".
Worth noting, that if I'm correct, there would likely be life in a significant portion of the Universe, as the type of star appears to be incredibly common, as is the type of arrangement. The Universe truly is a marvelous place! We've barely even began to understand our own planet let alone the intricate Nature of the Heavens.