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Agree that the delay is odd. My only explanation would be that "we voted to indict" isn't especially juicy - it is a pretty low bar, and not the sort of catchy thing someone mentions and then someone repeats without thinking. A lot of people don't get what it means. A lot of people know what...

Many do arrive at that conclusion, and I get that. But I work in law - settlements are a matter of course, and done for many reasons other than outright guilt. Not saying it doesn't raise any suspicion, but there were good reasons to settle regardless of guilt, and that was only in the civil...

I doubt that there is a group of 16 such virtuous people unless we're talking about some organization that especially vets for such things. I just think the media wasn't quite as crazy, there was no social media, and they cared enough that whatever they did say was very limited during this...

With today's culture, it's weird to me that someone local or GJ member (or a family member of one) hasn't posted some detail they claim to have heard. I think the grand jury transcripts will come to light eventually, and anything else sealed, but I wonder if they will really reveal anything...

DNA? Decomposition? Mental health? Just guesses.

Excellent, accurate post.

While they have become increasingly more frequent, these incidents remain anomalies with the killers reaching extremes that appear to be totally unpredictable IMO. All the warning signs are possessed by large numbers of people who do not reach this point. I do think it is a perfect storm of...

They all plead not guilty this early on - probably going to try and plea bargain to lesser charges - manslaughter or helping the mother do it. Doubt insanity will be an issue. Unsure what the likelihood of success would be - the police will want to get a murder conviction in such an awful...

Horrible tragedy, but where do people want these kids to go? At least if people said "I'd pay more taxes for orphanages" that would be a suggestion. Obviously orphanages became disfavored for many reasons that are legitimate. But where is the state supposed to put them? How many foster homes...

There could be caring family who does not see them regularly (distance) and would not make the connection. In the horrible case of Riley, the grandmother knew the child had been missing or out of contact for a long time and was suspicious. Almost no one would see a news story (if they watch...

If you don't mind me asking, what are the traits/reasons given you usually see in people involved in such cases? Do you see it as more associated with poverty, with crime, with drugs, with a language barrier, or is it pretty evenly spread out across all groups, including 'normal' ones? There...

Me too. The argument would be people learned it wasn't that believable, but a whole lot of people never think things through. It's the type of thing a dramatic, self-centered, not-so-bright person would think sounds brilliant, maybe even if they had never heard of this case. People kill...

The lack of reporting is what makes me think there is probably an issue with the community and the authorities, but illegal immigrant is not where my mind jumps. There are a lot of communities where people do not talk to police and many people have had run ins with police/social services where...

That would be my best guess as well.

I think parents get away with it way more than people realize, especially in the past, regardless of income. But they usually present it as an accident, because that is usually the most believable scenario. Children are very rarely killed in their homes by strangers. Unless they hide the body...

I do not think that is unique to the ultra rich. Family secrets are pervasive. It is more common among those who care a lot about reputation, for sure, which often goes along with having wealth and status. But it's not a bribery thing - people tend to talk even when they will lose out...

I believe if we ever find anything out, it will be when JR dies or becomes incapacitated, and Burke talks (or someone very close to the family talks). That information may not be a confession or even truthful, but reading between the lines would probably illuminate some things. Rarely are...

I think if a drunk driver hit her, she would have been found. It is hard to move a body and there would probably be blood. Someone moving of their own volition with adrenaline and fear pumping would have an easier time putting some distance between him/her and the crash and maneuvering into a...

My feeling is that this will end simply - she will be found in the woods some day. I think the hiding from cops and falling asleep or passing out is most likely. Passing out somewhere not easily visible. Maybe falling and being unable to get up. She didn't have to be suicidal - just drunk...

I'm pretty local although not familiar with Deer Island beyond knowing its name. The simplest thing seems like an unexpected death of the child through neglect, rage, etc., followed by panic and hiding the body someplace that seemed safe. Locals who may not live right in that area, but know of...