He had no obligation. I would expect family members and relatives to care more about their family than a business partner and friend.
Maybe no legal obligation, but a moral obligation based on their close relationship, yes, imo.
It was more about making sure the police knew immediately his best friend, and family had vanished into thin air.
The circumstances are different in this case than many others.
Joey's family didn't live there nor saw or worked with him closely nor talked to him numerous times every single day. CM did.
I would expect a best friend to care deeply. That is why best friends have called LE before for wellness checks to be done or went themselves directly to the police station to report them missing. There was nothing stopping CM from doing the very same thing other best friends have done. even it was a call for a wellness check. He didnt even have to tell them his name.
Imo, CM added to the family thinking they had willingly left on their own by making it appear someone was coming over to care for their dogs. Didn't he tell them the dog bowls had been moved?
Imo, he really didn't show any concern even when those at MSM told him they were unable to contact Joey. They were more concerned, and even DK, than CM who was supposed to be his best friend.
Instead he nonchalantly said he would go by later in the week when he got around to it.. to check it out. True best friends wouldn't ever wait that long. Imo. They would immediately be worried sick trying to find them.
I'm sorry, but that just wouldnt be the reaction of anyone who's best friend couldn't be located anywhere. Imo
It is the actions of someone who ALREADY KNEW there wasn't any rush to find them. Imo he purposefully waited days before even contacting the family.
Imo, it gave him many days to cover up the crime scene, and get rid of the bodies. Most murderers don't have these many days to do so before anyone knows the victims are even missing.
Jmo