I haven't read thru the discussion but I still affirm that precious boy never left Orange County. I still think whatever "dad" did to him, he did it before he ever ventured north.
I don't think anyone else (AASr.'s family) knew or knows what really happened. I think he killed that precious boy within hours of leaving DLand, and immediately made up a story that he'd later act out for LE. Which was a total failure. And the reason he was arrested in the first place.
I further believe, with the benefit of time and further warrants, LE have found (likely) digital evidence that AA SR.) searched for ways to kill someone and/or dispose of someone, and this is why LE is convinced with their circumstantial evidence that AA Jr. is deceased.
moo.