This case is strikingly familiar in terms of trajectory, behavior, things LE is saying/not saying.
It appears this case is following the same pattern as other domestic homicide cases:
- Boyfriend/Fiance/Husband is the last person to see the missing female alive.
- Female disappears but LE is either not called right away or not called at all, and it's someone else who finally calls to report the woman missing some days or weeks later.
- Significant other won't talk to media & says that will take focus off of finding missing person.
- Significant other won't attend any event with female's family.
- Significant other blocks woman's family from seeing child/children.
- Significant other sometimes retains criminal defense attorney.
- Phone pings or texts or other misleading info are part of the situation.
- LE says the public is not in danger (big hint here).
- LE says things like, "no suspect or person of interest has been named." Standard verbiage. It means they believe they know who's involved but they're not saying publicly, and won't until they have to or until there's an arrest.
And, as is usual, the public will *not* be told much and this is by design. The public is not entitled to details of an investigation no matter how much case followers demand it. All work is done to preserve the integrity of a case, protect the case for future litigation, and not give anything away that will make a future criminal indictment and trial compromised. Following a criminal case means understanding you'll get very little information from investigators and you'll learn patience or else be constantly frustrated. That's how it goes.
When the family or LE asks for leads, tips, they're talking about someone actually seeing something themselves, or actually hearing something from someone close to the victim.