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It's impossible to know if MV was telling the truth, or the whole truth, about the physical altercation he reported to the PI. I would think if MV reported a mutual physical altercation where both parties took turns exchanging shoves, he (PI) would have said so in his statement. Since he didn't, folks are left with the choice to believe MV's recounting of events - or not. Since sleuthing MV would not be appropriate, we don't know his history, only Tyler's.
It's entirely possible Tyler had a DV charge many years ago and never assaulted anyone since. Or maybe he did assault his husband and ran out of the house while not thinking clearly, he had to be experiencing so many overwhelming emotions all at once. Maybe he thought back to the trouble he got into for DV before and with the stakes significantly higher now - with a spouse, children, and a meaningful career on the line - he reacted by fleeing. And possibly self-harming or having an accident.
Or maybe they assaulted one another and MV didn't share that. Maybe MV even started it. Maybe worse. It's all possible. Regardless, I hope the recent searches prove fruitful and they can bring Tyler home.