Ok, I would never assign a " loss of dignity" to a rape victim because of the
Crime committed. Society in general, and the legal profession specifically,might tend to
Re-victimize the victim; I assure you that I do not.
I was responding to questions on the board put up by others as if it was somehow an essential element in helping to solve this crime.
I think it is safe to assume that there was a sexual component to this crime.
Sadly, many women fall victim to this abhorrent behavior every year. That
Is not what I was addressing .
If the point of this whole exercise is to collectively put our minds together
In order to possibly come up with some critical, overlooked bit of evidence that
Will help solve the case and put the criminal behind bars, then it would follow that looking at
The elements that might make a difference, or might fill in some gaps, would be the most
Productive.
Rape? I would guess that it was part of this crime, yes.
Knowing whether it was or not.....I don't know that can help anybody solve it one way or the other,
Outside of those charged with collecting the DNA. That responsibility lies with law enforcement
And the lab people.
To say that " all things must be considered" is true in the overall approach to solving the crime.
I think that statement becomes somewhat less true when you apply it to people equipped only
With brains, keyboards and opinions, as we all are.
In short- was there a rape involved , or was there not? As a keyboard-equipped group of detectives,
I don't understand how the answer can affect our potential contributions one way or another at
This point.
"A dead person is beyond any need or concern for privacy."
I was thinking in terms of her relatives and friends.