Yes, it is hard not to agree with this as one possibility. And if that thought process is followed as a possible scenario, then IMO makes IIRC the early references of the mother to facts such as MS apparently hadn’t taken her phone with her to school that morning; was forgetful about her phone I believe?; they had checked the phone and didn’t denote anything unusual…… or words to they effect, or messages to any crushes she might have had…… etc.
And then when did the statement about her (MS) apparently desiring to go live in the woods at I believe the age of 13 get introduced and shared publicly?
Makes one wonder what sort of statements that the mother may have given to investigators in this case or the death of MS, as well as the SA material from the earlier charges. MOO