I do not believe that filing for divorce and a restraining order in any way was done without the knowledge and advice of LE working on K’s case. I cannot imagine a normal (that is to say, non homicidal/abusive) parent would deliberately do something so vicious to their spouse and take away so much attention from the direct investigation if there wasn’t enormous involvement from the people who were supposed to be finding and protecting their child.
KH is an engineer. In the two televised press releases this month he has always seemed calm- stoic, really- collected, and very, very deliberate. His background, education, and career all indicate that he is a logical man. Why would someone who is logical suddenly find himself filing for divorce in the middle of an active police investigation about his son- if the actions had nothing whatsoever to do with the case? Such a passionate act by someone in the midst of terrible desperation is beyond the emotional range of most (unless you are a character in a screenplay ) and (at least to me) seemingly far beyond the character of K’s father.
The elephant in the room has a name. That doesn’t make it any less sad or shocking. But for me, the filing means letting go of every scenario in which TH has been a second wronged victim from the events of June 4th. I had also held out hope and maintain a great respect for everyone here at WS who has refused to “jump on the bandwagon”, criticize (unnecessarily, IMO) TH and tried desperately to see things from their own humanity. Maybe there was a witch hunt, but it (for the most part) was not here.
That said- the broom just fell from the sky, guys. I don’t need my pitchfork. This one appears to be smoldering- the only thing missing are the flames at the stake.
IMO, MOO, etc.etc. by a first time poster, first case lurker, and PNW local