+1
The Rentz's holding a press conference on their own at a location they secure and inviting LE is one thing. LE hosting the PC in a town facility, inviting the family, and saying "We don't have anything to say. Here's the family..." is completely inappropriate.
I know we the general public get frustrated when LE holds a press conference and says 'nothing new.' I've seen it a hundred times. Then you ask yourself, 'they why are you even having this presser?'
Then when they allow the family to get up and they talk about 'personal things regarding the victim,' many may think that's 'inappropriate.'
IMHO, I can't even imagine how these every-day people are able to suddenly deal with the onslaught of sometimes hundreds of reporters, cameras, etc., suddenly being in their face and scrutinizing their every move. It must be a shock to their system. Most investigations may have a reporter or two approach for a newspaper article, but to be followed every time you open a door and a microphone thrust at you,..........well,...........I would find it annoying.
IMO, LE did the best they could to keep the public informed of the up to date info, without jeopradizing the investigation.
OTOH, once it was deemed a murder, many people were concerned about the family and most especially about the little ones. Then there's also the dynamics of the shocked family losing their loved one and the hurtful words being thrown around. Yes, even about suspecting the husband of the crime. I'm sure, especially IF he's innocent, this has felt like a nightmare.
This was the only chance for this family to get out that Nancy was a wonderful person and the girls are doing as well as can be expected and that they're the #1 priority of the friends and family. I believe they also got the word out about the memorial services that were going to be held within the next few days. IIRC, there was also a statement to the effect this would be the last presser. (in other words, 'back off now.')
To repeat the old cliche, no one knows how you'd act in this same situation. Everyone grieves in their own way. Just like many are justifying the actions and words of the grieving husband during this time, IMO, the family should be given the same sort of pass.
This is one situation where I would NOT want to find out how I would react.
JMHO
fran