First time posting, I don't believe I will post anything against the rules, but I apologize if I do!
I've only just found this site about 2 weeks ago because of Gannon. I'm in the Springs. I've never been THIS fascinated by a case before, but there's just so much to this one, and having so many pieces, but not enough confirmation to glue them together feels like a chronic case of tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon. I feel like I
KNOW the answers here, but I just can't be certain.
Anyway, the reason I feel compelled to post is to share a little perspective to one of the biggest questions I see being asked. We all seem to be pondering something along the lines of "Why isn't LE giving us anything"/"Is the case going cold?"
I have family, and family friends in LE. I will not ask them about the case because that could compromise the investigation, and doing so is, I feel, disrespectful. HOWEVER, from what I know about how prior cases have been worked, they are keeping quiet because SM can only complicate and corrupt what they know and, as we all have witnessed, any scrap of an answer leads to conspiracy. (Just look at how fast we all jump on the opportunity to discuss the car rental once we got the green light...)
This is all pretty obvious though, I've seen it mentioned, or implied a few times on this (too long

) thread. Its also exactly this type of behavior that can lead to minor breaks, or somethings big breaks. But it has to be governed. Releasing too much info allows the case to take on a second life separate, and louder, than that which LE is trying to figure out. However, to think the SM pages and even WS isn't monitored by LE just in case is silly. (I'm in no way implying anyone here doubts)
But, LE also has to tread lightly so that, when this goes to trial, a Jury can actually be selected. Everyone who has any interest in this case has already prosecuted the person they believed did it... Or, if they believe LS is innocent, they are stubbornly objective. If there was even slightly more fact and less speculation, it would be SO MUCH WORSE. (look what happened after the neighbor's video was released/leaked)
A final note about where LE is at- I feel that they are absolutely waiting on a confession or a body. Without either, it leaves too much to chance. If all the trail for this has is circumstantial evidence, perp could walk. There is TOO MUCH evidence that we know about to believe LE doesn't have a solid lead.
Again, I have not spoken to any local LE about the case, and this is just MOO based off what I know about LE operation.
P.S. I love the community here, I love how civil the conversation is, and I love the dedication to being fair and doing what's correct. Keep it up WSers