I just find it difficult to believe Somer was accosted by J.H. before this crime was committed against her. I think Somer would have said something to her Mom or sibs. I am sure someone in her family would have noticed a difference in her behaviour? I am puzzled that at least her 10yr. old sister, if they all walked home together, did not go after her, if she took off by herself? If i left my older child in charge of the younger ones, then i would as a mother definitely stress to the older child, not to dare let them out of your sight? But that is me! Is it known if Somer frequently took off on her own, and wouldn't this have been brought to her mother's attention, and wouldn't you think if she was prone to stopping and patting the dog, someone else would have been with her on most of those occasions? Was mom aware of this?
Also if the neighbours were so aware of J.H., then wouldn't someone have seen something if he lured her to his place? Too many questions, sorry!