Is the fact that Terri hasn't been arrested indicative of lack of evidence?

[Calliope]

The thanks button wasn't enough! Bravo! Great post! ITA! The police are not obligated to Kyron and what happened to him, not feeding the hungry public what it wants when it wants. I applaud them for keeping this case so close to the chest. That has be increasingly hard to do everyday this case drags on. It's so hard to be patient, but I know I have to be, and I know Kyron will get justice someday. I do hope it's sooner rather than later, but only time will tell.

Actually, the public has every right to demand action and evidence the investigators are on the right track as long as LE is spending their tax dollars to do so.

 

[gwenabob]

Actually, the public has every right to demand action and evidence the investigators are on the right track as long as LE is spending their tax dollars to do so.

Really? Even if disclosing that evidence would compromise the investigation? I disagree. The public has the right to expect LE to do their job. That is all.

 

[Jo in Calif]

Actually, the public has every right to demand action and evidence the investigators are on the right track as long as LE is spending their tax dollars to do so.

IMO The public can do all the demanding they want, but IMO any one in LE worth their salt, are not going to give the public what they have, evidence wise.

 

[tlcya]

You are both right. LE owes us "the public" no info on an active investigation. LE does indeed owe the taxpaying public in Oregon an explaination of where there tax dollars are going - just as soon as their active and ongoign investigation is over.

 

[Calliope]

Really? Even if disclosing that evidence would compromise the investigation? I disagree. The public has the right to expect LE to do their job. That is all.

Don't believe I said they have to compromise an investigation. But I don't live in Oregon, so they can spin their wheels and spend as much money as they want.

 

[tlcya]

Have I told you all lately how much I appreciate how devoted you are to finding out where is our little man?

I know this is stressful and I know we are all on edge but hugs to all because no matter where we all land on the issue or who is responsible, I know one thing for certain -

We are all here out of love and concern for an adorable, shy litte boy. Hugs to all of you. Thank you for coming to the threads daily and caring as much as I do.

 

[ami]

Don't believe I said they have to compromise an investigation. But I don't live in Oregon, so they can spin their wheels and spend as much money as they want.

Well they've already said the reason they're not giving more info is because they believe it would jeopardize the investigation. I don't really know if the accusation that they're spinning their wheels is accurate - I haven't heard anything to suggest they are wasting money in such a way.

 

[Calliope]

Well they've already said the reason they're not giving more info is because they believe it would jeopardize the investigation. I don't really know if the accusation that they're spinning their wheels is accurate - I haven't heard anything to suggest they are wasting money in such a way.

Over $1,000,000 in a little over 3 months, and no arrest(s) (does this include what has been spent on the DA and GJ, or just LE?).

I think it's reasonable to assume the public has a right to demand at least some indication that their money is being spent wisely.

 

[gwenabob]

Over $1,000,000 in a little over 3 months, and no arrest(s) (does this include what has been spent on the DA and GJ, or just LE?).

I think it's reasonable to assume the public has a right to demand at least some indication that their money is being spent wisely.

I think they have been keeping us informed. We have had numerous press conferences and reports in the paper. I live here in Portland and I am quite satisfied with the progress and the progress reports. Maybe I am just exceptionally patient.

 

[Kimster]

Is this thread off topic?

 

[ami]

Over $1,000,000 in a little over 3 months, and no arrest(s) (does this include what has been spent on the DA and GJ, or just LE?).

I think it's reasonable to assume the public has a right to demand at least some indication that their money is being spent wisely.

Better 1 million, no arrest AND a strong case that can convict the person who abducted Kyron than 1 million, a premature arrest and a kidnapper/murderer walking free. Anyway, what would a good indication look like?

 

[pufnstuf]

Is this thread off topic?

Yeah.

 

[Kimster]

Well then someone can start a new thread about the new topic and let this one get back on track.

 

[JBean]

Is the fact that Terri hasn't been arrested indicative of lack of evidence?

 

[Scamperoo]

Well they've already said the reason they're not giving more info is because they believe it would jeopardize the investigation. I don't really know if the accusation that they're spinning their wheels is accurate - I haven't heard anything to suggest they are wasting money in such a way.

That statement intrigues me, so far they have guided us in the direction of Terri Horman in every way possible without actually calling her "a person of interest." LE have done a good job with this and indeed many people are ready to lock her up and throw away the key. One would think then that the final pieces of the puzzle are already in their hands and if Terri is the only suspect what possible way could the investigation be compromised.?

We know Terri's movements that day except for a very small window of opportunity, LE may well have information that fills in the gap and maybe they don't, but anything that they have that fills the gap either implicates her or exonerates her. It's difficult to understand how the investigation would be compromised if this became known, unless LE is looking at another person (accomplice or otherwise) and would like to keep this confidential for now.

 

[Calliope]

Is this thread off topic?

About money being spent? I think that ties directly into the topic of whether LE has enough evidence to arrest (and convict).

 

[Donjeta]

Is the fact that Terri hasn't been arrested indicative of lack of evidence?

JMO: Maybe or maybe not is the most we can say about that.

There are three kinds of people. The first group is the people who have been arrested and maybe convicted. We can conclude that there was some evidence that they did something criminal, hopefully lots of convincing evidence if they got convicted.

Then the world is packed with persons who are never going to be arrested let alone convicted because there is no evidence that they ever did anything criminal, or at least not enough to make an arrest worth while.

Then there is a minority of people who are going to be arrested and convicted for something later. Every one of them is not arrested before they get arrested and we might ask the same question about them: Is there no evidence because they haven't been arrested yet. We don't know. In a few cases the police may have publicly explained about their evidence before the arrest but mostly they like to keep some cards up their sleeve until they're ready to arrest.

Statistically it is by far the largest probability to belong to the group of people who are never going to be arrested for Kyron's case since there is no evidence against them, but Terri's particular circumstances might make the statistics not very meaningful.

 

[cypress]

About money being spent? I think that ties directly into the topic of whether LE has enough evidence to arrest (and convict).

Thank you.

Over a million dollars have been spent, and yet there has been no arrest, indictment, or named suspect. The inferences are there, but why are they there? Is it possible LE is making statements to justify the money they've spent and to stave off repercussions of an ultimately unproductive investigation? That's worth discussing and it has bearing on why Terri hasn't been arrested or indicted, IMHO.

 

[cypress]

FWIW, IMHO, LE doesn't owe the public an account of the evidence they have against Terri or Dede or anyone else, but when they make public statements that infer guilt or are meant to be read as salacious, then I believe they absolutely have a responsibility to publicly back up those statements with facts.

 

[Billylee]

You know, I don't know how much KH knows from his LE briefings, but his latest statement sounds like LE indeed does not have enough evidence, because they still have "holes".

“If we’re not ready, if there are holes, that would be tragic. We can’t afford to let whoever was responsible to get away with it.