I think whether it's a hat or not is irrelevant. I doubt he still has these clothes (and hat if there was one) they will be long gone. I think this image was released in case someone in that area saw a man dressed like this in the time frame.. not if they know anyone who might dress like this or may or may not wear a hat.
The problem with this case at the moment for me is they have plucked two things out of context. I.e the picture and the audio clip and they are asking people to match them. Its not likely to happen IMO because the image is too grainy and the audio (although absolutely an amazing catch by libby) could be one of a hundred thousand men in that area.
It's not enough.
We dont know enough about the events of that day (and for good reason most likely) to be able to place these two events in context.
We have no time of death (not cause, time)
We have no idea if abby or libby mention the POI on the recording so we are guessing whether they may or may not have known him.
We have no access to their social media other than what is made public. So again we are guessing that they were lured there.
In fact if you think about it we know very little.
Now this is my personal opinion, but I absolutely believe he has done this before, and will again. He was brave (for want of a better word) to lure or take these two girls from a quite public place and kill them and then disappear with no trace, other than the amazing audio. That doesnt say to me that this man is a novice.
I think we have to concentrate on what LE have told us and try and get this



off the streets, because I for one don't want to read he has struck again while we are arguing over a hat. (or lack of one)