"While, understandably, the media and the public at large have a great interest in the hunt for baby Lisa and its search for answers, we feel at this time that the focus needs to shift back on the investigation and hopeful recovery of Lisa, both alive and well. In the past week, we have observed potentially vital information regarding possible sightings of Lisa, corroborated by multiple and independent witnesses, take a backseat to announcements of witness meetings with law enforcement and attorney press conferences. The family believes that these distractions shift the focus away from where it should be placed," Tacopina said in the news release.
Tacopina said that there would be no immediate plans for news conferences, house tours or other events involving the family or their representatives.
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What the heck does that even mean? While understandably the public is interested in the hunt (hunt??) for Baby Lisa and the search for answers, the focus needs to be shifted back in the investigation??
Please could someone enlighten me how "investigation" in this case differs from "search for answers"?
And is he saying that if Lisa is dead they don't want him found?
It sounds like he's going to use this as his latest excuse du jour why the boys can't be interviewed and why the family won't answer vital questions that clarify the inconsistencies in the timeline: because it's a distraction that shifts the focus from witnesses who saw a naked baby in a diaper, or a t-shirt, or whatever.