Joey seems to have been a popular, outgoing, well liked young man. As a result Websleuths will not be verifying friends and acquaintances. There would simply be too many. If any of Joey's family members are reading here and would like to post as verified insiders they are more than welcomed. the process for verification can be found here:
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...nal-or-Insider-Posters&highlight=Verification
WS is blessed to have quite a few local members who are familiar with the Short North area, and the community. Those providing the local flavor are very appreciated by those following the case from a distance.
So little information is being released on this case that leaves members with little else to do but go over the same information and chew on the few facts we have been provided. In other words, speculate. Speculation is what we do here, within reason. Speculation must be based in fact. What does that mean? that means we can speculate, within reason, that possibly Joey's sexual orientation was a factor. Was he targeted? Maybe. Was it random? Equally possible. We simply do not know. We do not even have Cause of Death yet from the ME. Given the fact that police are investigating his death as "suspicious" and the ME has stated that "There is a high probability that he was dead prior to going in the river," it is fair game to speculate that Joey met with foul play.
Theories must be based in some sort of fact.
Fact: Joey was an openly gay man.
Fact: Police are investigating the death as suspicious
Fact: Joey was last seen enjoying a drink at a popular gay friendly bar "Union Cafe"
Fact: Toxicology results have not been provided or are not yet in so speculation about drug use is out of line.
As with any case where someone may have met with foul play, police will be looking at those around the victim. Lovers, friends, family, coworkers. They will examine the circumstances of the evening of his disappearance. All of those bits of information are open to speculation as members theorize.
We are a victim friendly site. Therefore there will not be bashing of victim or his family. Please theorize respectfully with that in mind.
Thanks,
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tlcya
ETA Since LE has not decided if there was foul play, there are obviously no named persons of interest of suspects. Theorizing and speculation should be broad. No one is sluethable so keep that in mind when speculating.