Rosco, thank you for your in depth update:blowkiss:. I agree with LE that open mindedness and factual evidence is key. No matter how much we think we may know what happened and why, factual evidence is needed.
I figured x bf would not show and would suddenly be out of touch. I think he may have hoped that a few falsely answered questions would back you both down and make you, dh, and db less suspicious of him. I think he began to talk because he was a little nervous and hoped his words would settle you. He most likely realizes that is not the case and may want to now distance himself completely. Again, this is only my speculation and not fact.
I am glad that LE considered the meeting important, that there were 6 investigators involved, and that they seem to have taken this case to heart. That is very good, and through sheer determination it may help them to stay motivated to solve it.
Congratulations to db for 2nd and dh for 4th place! That must have just put icing on your weekend! Take care my friend, and please let me know what I can do for you. I promised I would be here to see this through, and even if all I can offer is support(and not help to solve Terry and Darleen's murders), I will be here for you.
Lion