In thread #3 someone suggested that MB could have covered 4-500 miles in the time available to him. I find this unlikely, for two reasons: first, because covering this kind of distance requires fast main roads at the very least, and second because main roads greatly increase the risk of being picked up by CCTV, speed cameras and the ANPR system. There's also the risk of being pulled over for a spot check by LE with nothing better to do.
Looking at the picture of MB's Land Rover it doesn't look like a vehicle that has seen recent off-road activity: the tires and wheel arches are what you'd expect of a vehicle that has seen normal road use. If MB jet washed them prior to taking the vehicle in for repair then he obviously took good care not to wash away the road spray visible on the bodywork.
Not to mention the expense of gas for traveling such a distance.
Here is what bothers me: I have this lovely little notion in my head that LEO from the U.K. are the best in the world. This probably stems from my appreciation for PBS detective shows(although I haven't owned or watched television in years) and from having seen an episode of cops which was filmed in the U.K.. I was very impressed to see the police handling a potentially explosive situation without immediately whipping out a gun. But that is beside the point.
What I am getting at here is that this lack of apparent evidence, mind you this does not mean they have nothing solid, reminds me of the Sierra LaMar case. In her case, the police also told the public she had been murdered. The evidence thus far has been pretty weak in my opinion. Once again, they may have evidence that has not been revealed to the public. They have stated that the fact that Sierra has not used social media nor contacted anyone since her abduction, the presence of her DNA in the vehicle driven by the suspect, as well as his DNA in her purse and on the clothing found in the bag, substantiate the claim that she has been murdered by the suspect.
I have a much more logical theory to explain all of the above. Does that matter? Not really, since most people have already convicted this person in their minds, rather than waiting for all of the evidence to be presented in court. In both situations, the face of evil was forced upon these individuals after the fact, given the general perception of them as "normal" or "nice" men prior to the accusations.
I am not a bleeding heart advocate for violent criminals. I just want to ensure that the people removed from the ranks of humanity are actually the guilty criminals and dangerous individuals. If the real perpetrators are not apprehended, they are still free to continue with their vile acts.
That is why I don't jump on the lynch mob bandwagon.
