srg
Verified Clinical Psychologist
- Joined
- Dec 17, 2018
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No, you weren't sleuthing her. She's not a suspect.
Just because I was confused myself I looked at the WS Admin rules. Here is what I found about sleuthing of family members of suspects. At least a helpful reminder for me!
VICTIM FRIENDLY
Websleuths is a victim friendly forum. Attacking or bashing a victim is not allowed. Discussing victim behavior, good or bad is fine, but do so in a civil and constructive way, and only when such behavior is relevant to the case.
The "victim friendly" rule extends to the family members of victims and suspects. Sleuthing family members, friends, and others who have not been designated as suspects is not allowed. Don't make random accusations, suggest their involvement, nor bash and attack them. Posting their personal information, including names, addresses, and background data -- even if it is public -- is not allowed. That does not mean, however, that statements made by family members and other third parties cannot come into discussion as the facts of the case are reported in the media.