Some quick thoughts...
Def not paedos. By definition alone, they're into prepubescent children (under 12/13) whereas the mean age of these victims is 21.
They indicate this is the work of multiple people from various locations and then propose that is a serial killer scenario. I'm unsure if they do not fully understand the def of "
serial killer" or...
Whatever the case, if there are commonalities, and it is the work of this so-called "
gang"... again, I would say it would fall more into some sort of initiation ritual as opposed to your classic serial killer. Which brings me to the next bit.
The smilie. From the article, they say:
The paint color and size of the face varies, but the detectives are convinced that it's a sick signature the killers leave behind.
Okay, so... assuming that all smilies look like this, I guess the first question that comes to mind is, what's up with the "cross" (?) on the forehead? That is so Manson-ish.
Jensen's mother is quoted as saying:
"I can honestly tell you that I've walked every step of the way and it is hard for me to believe," Chris' mother Jan Jenkins told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS. "The level of evil we are dealing with here is rampant, it's deep and it's widespread."
So, perhaps that is what they are alluding to? I suppose we'll find out... tonite, or tomorrow nite, or whenever they get around to telling us. One thing for certain, the news station sure seems to be playing their audience...