BBM;
In sleuthing part of the discussion involves death and forensics. The forensics related questions on Dan the Hatchet man who wields his weapon with impunity and is now facing charges for it, is a legitimate discussion if there is a possibility that that action is connected to this case.
I do not know why the picture came out so large - it wasn't that large in the original web view and I can see the distaste, but that has nothing to do with a lack of compassion.
I can see questioning how it is useful, absolutely, but accusing members of lacking compassion and respect is uncalled for IMO.
It is useful in a sleuthing discussion to clarify the interest in forensic examination and after this much time, could it help in identifying the killer if, in fact, DN becomes a suspect and if, in fact, it is a weapon used in this or in any other murders.
It is not a lack of compassion to discuss if a signature could have prompted the initial response of LE, or other topics like serial Killers, Hanging, etc.
In fact I found the discussions early on about Hanging to be extremely difficult to read and knowing that there was nothing in the investigation that pointed to that, I simply scroll and rolled.
To be clear, as one of the many who do not believe that DN is involved, he has not been excluded as a POI in these horrific murders. As one believes that sleuthing involves distasteful aspects and possibilities based on information that we actually have, I agree with the OP who I responded to, that I absolutely hate having to even think about it. For the same reason I am quite satisfied that we do not know the COD and we may never.
It is not a lack of compassion - it is because of compassion that we consider all possibilities.
That is why we are here - compassion.
Anyone is free to scroll and roll. Or even start a memorial type thread, if that is what people find helpful.
There is one thing I must say, that that technical photo came out so large was a big surprise after I went back. I honestly do not know how to make it a thumb nail, which would be better so that members can click or not click. It becomes an assault on the heart and unable to ignore, I get that and offer my apologies for that. I would accept any help regarding technical issues, BTW.
Not meaning to be personal but wanting to clarify that the purpose of questioning certain aspects of a POI's MO is legitimate IMHO.
And to clarify one other thing - as one who has been here from the beginning, I do not believe that anyone's intent, whether I agree or disagree with them, is to be disrespectful or that they have no compassion for the families. That is why we are here.
That is why I have been here for 9 months straight.
All JMO.
