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I don't want to spend a lot of time on this, but I do want to weigh in with a few thoughts on the above, rather than let them go unsaid -- whether or not they are popular.
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(3) I also saw that the BC classmates FB page has been set to private. JMO, but based on what happened with the Twitter account, I think that was probably wise. It may give Bill's classmates, above and below his grade level at the time of his death, the security they need to share what they think and/or know.
(4) What makes this case different than some other cold cases is that the family has successfully engaged LE -- the FCSO -- in revisiting
their case. Does anyone really have any difficulty understanding why this would be their priority at this time? It is an open investigation. We are not privy to the communication taking place there, so just like other speculation, speculation about the potential success or failure of that venture is just that -- opinion (and perhaps some sour grapes). No matter how unhappy anyone is with the information provided to us, it's what we have to work with. Cases abound that have less.
(5) JMO, but if we, as posters, want to continue to support this case, I think we should be thinking, "What can we do to make a difference for the Cs?" I have seen plenty of good thinking on this thread across posters -- a lot of deep, thoughtful questions and many astute observations. IMO,
you are all qualified to make a difference.
So what can we do? I'd like to put that question to you. Some thoughts I have:
- Continue looking for cold and solved cases after 1980 that have things in common with Bill's murder.
- Look in prisons for offenders whose MOs, ages, and targeted victims align with Bill's murder.
At the moment, that's all I got! What can you add?