:deadhorse: Here we go again....
Today's interview seems huge to me. So now what? We have a lot of people frustrated with the initial efforts (or, as some would argue, non-efforts) on the part of LE. That's in the past and we can't change it. IF mistakes were made, that can be dealt with later (much the stance Judge Perry (IMO) appears to be taking with Baez in the Anthony case at present). REGARDLESS of any past mistakes, we have an investigation going on NOW, and people need either to try to help the detectives or get out of their way IMO. I THINK Perry is attempting to avoid a mistrial by waiting until later to sanction Baez. Relevant?
We really don't know what LE is doing right now. They might have been on the edge of making an arrest today, for all we know. But in addition to the daily criticism they're getting, they're also dealing with insiders shouting every lead to the media. I can't imagine their efforts aren't being sabotaged daily.
All the "helpful" comments and generous offers by SMM to call in FBI reinforcement could have been handled privately. A little tact might be even MORE effective. Everything in that interview, IMO, carries the attitude that our local LE is incompetent. How does that encourage them to work harder? AD could be talking to SMM privately and planning a strategy. Sure, try to get the TBI and the FBI on the case. Personally, I'm not so sure they aren't already on it, but maybe they aren't. I'm not sure local LE isn't working their butts off and makng a lot of progress despite all the obstacles being thrown in their paths. Many, many private efforts--even aggressive efforts for those who feel so compelled--could be done privately. Meanwhile, if people want to think our LE is incompetent, think it all day long. But sending them that message couldn't possibly be helpful.
What is the value of broadcasting all the evidence and tips to the public? Ratings? Notoriety? I can't imagine the thought processes that are making this ok. If the purpose is to use the case as a teaching model on what to do and what not to do, that can wait until later as well.
Is this what Gail would do? Or did she work more in stealth mode? Why exactly does AD have the evidence she has? Isn't it a result of Gail's efforts behind the scenes? After all, if she'd done everything out in the open, Matt would know everything she had, and she would not have gotten nearly as much. EVERY PIECE OF AMMUNITION GAIL PREPARED IS BEING NEUTRALIZED, IMO. Do those who know her believe she would be happy with that? She didn't operate that way. Did she? Sounds to me like she worked long and hard, and all the evidence she collected is being thrown in the garbage.
And my understanding is that more interviews are scheduled already. WHY? Even predators in the wild know to sneak up on their prey before they strike.
LE doesn't have a chance right now. As long as every lead is being announced, their efforts are being undermined daily. They may be able to work more effectively if they just stop and wait for the case to get cold. At least then the media might not beat them to every lead every time.
End of rant.
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