<sniped from article linked above for focus - read more>
Ask yourself, "where would this investigation be today without aware citizen's tips"? "How was sexual predator/serial killer Jesse Matthew enabled to prey on unsuspecting innocent victims for years or likely over a decade"? The antiquated investigative strategy of Silence; "I'm sorry we can't release that info due to the integrity of the investigation".. This investigative strategy only causes innocent victim's lives lost and mounting cold cases; 'The Silent Epidemic'. imo..
"Silence by LE via MS Media/internet social media is the Predator's most lethal weapon"! When will they learn?
Where Have All The Flowers Gone??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyof5doUFzk
(snipped for space), Foxfire, I completely agree with you. I have to say, though, that I think LE has been more open in this case than in some I have followed. Releasing the mall videos right away, etc. Lauren Spierer's disappearance was the case that brought me to Websleuths, and as I have watched HG's case unfold, I have often wondered if LS's case might have turned out differently if LE had released the video they did have of LS that night. They STILL have not released that video, almost 3 1/2 years later.
So although LE in Hannah's case may be holding back some info, I believe the early release of the mall video and really eliciting help from the public is what led to JM's arrest, and the probable discovery of HG's remains. All IMO.