concentric
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-------------------my opinions only, no facts here
Yet I will bet you that there are numerous cases ten or more years old where key evidence is withheld so as to increase the chance for a future conviction. And this may define the conflict- law enforcement is naturally concerned about a sucessful conviction, whereas sleuths just want to uncover who the most likely suspect is.
IMO - Your opinion would require a presupposition that LE has determined that Holly is no longer alive.
I remember in the Dru Sjodin case, we all knew when the statement was made that it was now a Recovery mission, that she was not alive.
How LE arrived at that determination was a guessing game. Did they find her body? Not at that point.
So, perhaps LE does know that Holly is no longer alive. How would they know this?
Did they find her body?
Did LE get positive affirmation that the hair sample was hers and there was a death ring or band on that hair?
Or is it a confession?
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I don't think that LE can shift gears to a Recovery from a Rescue without having conclusive proof, right?
If they know it is a Recovery mission, can LE legally withhold that information? If so, for what period of time?