It seems imo that just because NB walked that route often the assumption being made is she must have been there Friday, especially as the lead, harness and phone were at the scene….still no concrete proof to put her at the scene conclusively. Too much focus is being put on the bench. Yes, the items were found on or around it and Willow was at the bench, maybe Willow was around the bench because of the scent of her own lead and harness. Remember, this dog had walked the same route many times previously therefore would reasonably be expected where and where not the dangerous places to go and run and play were.