I’m sure there are people who wouldn’t trust an anonymous tip to really be anonymous.
You mean anonymous through CrimeStoppers?
The reason I asked is I've followed many many cases through the years where a CS tip or tips yielded vital information for LE.
I can't remember even one case where the anonymous tipster was outed publicly or known to others.
If they became known later its because they advised the police they were the anonymous tipster themselves with some agreeing to testify. It's their call always though.
Since CS has been a highly successful tool for many many years now in vast amounts of cities, and states throughout our country it's long been used in.... the word spreads quickly in all of the communities that it is a very safe way to give vital much needed confidentail information where the tipsters aren't ever outed. It becomes common knowledge.
I'm sure without a doubt anonymous tipsters have been used successfully in this same area even before this case.
So I cant comprehend why anyone who has much needed information about her case not making anonymous tip or tips when their identity will not become known unless they want it to become publicly known. So that is not a viable excuse to remain silent in such a serious case. I'm sure other illegal immigrants living there have helped LE in other cases.
I forgot, but isn't this area also a sanctuary city? If so, that would be more of a reason for illegals to give anonymous tips since they know they are already a protected group.
I could understand somewhat if they weren't in a protected status already since many cities, and states aren't sanctuary cities or states. Even one of those sanctuary cities have had to amend their sanctuary laws because they have wound up protecting illegal immigrant criminals who have done many horrific violent crimes against US citizens, and other illegal immigrants.
I dont believe this area has changed or amended their sanctuary laws though, and all illegally here, good or bad are protected.
Jmho