We have no proof how others who viewed the crime scenes reacted afterwards. But I think it depends on who you are as to how deeply you are affected. One person such as an EMT or coroner could walk into the crime scene, shut down their emotions and concentrate on their job. Another person may be so emotional they have to leave the scene. One person might take it as their job, have a few sleepless nights, then go on with their job. Another might not be able to get past it and let it lead to sleepless nights, and become so emotionally affected they can no longer do their job.
To be fair, the EMTS, coroner and others did not remain deeply involved in the crime past their initial working of the crime scene. In other words they did what they had to do then were called out to other crime scenes, medical emergencies, ect. Lead investigators and Sheriff Reader had to live the crime scene. It was their job but BCI investigators had other crime scenes all across Ohio and the ones that worked on the Rhoden scene may not have worked it full time, but were assigned other cases. But for Reader, there was no where to go to get away from it since it was the biggest thing to ever hit Pike County Sheriff's office. He lived and breathed it 24/7 and felt a huge responsibility to solve the case. He said so several times in interviews. "We are coming for you" he said. "We will catch you" I think was another comment. The public scrutiny and public pressure by the voters of Pike County was square on his shoulders. He was the face of the crime. Dewine was also the public face but he viewed the crime scene once then left. He also had other interests and could go back to his campaign for Governor which was very important to him personally to take his mind off it.
Reader had no such outlet. He lived in Pike County, he worked there, he was at the scenes daily for weeks, then had the crime scenes towed and was responsible for safeguarding them. Add to that pressure from Junk and the media and I think it broke him.
As a side note we have not seen or heard anymore from Bobby Jo or James or Donald since Lenny stopped talking. We have no idea how they are doing since they have not showed up in court that I have seen and have not given any interviews since the initial ones when the crime first happened. For all we know Bobby Jo, James and Donald may have had to have extensive therapy to get through the years since it happened.
Also as a side note, although it was their sister and family, Bobby Jo saw two scenes 1 time, James saw one, 1 time, and Donald saw one, 1 time. Bobby Jo gave a quick glance, grabbed up a baby and ran outside to call 911. James saw his sister's feet and didn't even go in but ran to flag down a police officer. Donald gave a quick glance and ran out to call 911. Reader saw all 4 many times for many days in a row. Reader saw many things that Bobby Jo, James and Donald may not have seen or noticed.
Not defending Readers gambling, just saying that we have no way or knowing how strong his character was before the crime, or how weak it may be now.
JMO
