Tho, I personally do not believe this to be the case here(ie.LE asking Elaine to withold certain info).. it is however absolutely a SOP in investigations. Just as quick example LE asked Holly Bob's family to withold alot of info and details...some that they have chosen later to go against that request and publicly share...
Its quite common.jmo.
In essence LE IS SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO THE PERP VIA MEDIA..and they'll use whatever tactic they deem necessary to achieve the desired result..victim found, perp arrested AND convicted.
Hmmm. I thought NC Analyzer had pointedly ask this question of MB in several different ways with MB eventually stating that LE would not give her that specific info regarding the "text" and the device they are speaking of..
Would someone help a sister out if we now have specific confirmation from LE about this issue..TIA