NH is still the key to this case in my view, reading the text from Kelly at 12:46 indicating she was trying to get out ASAP while being driven home by NH seals the deal for me.
Further, the next text coming in at 1:24 indicating to the friend not to call until the next day is odd and seems out of place.
Especially considering the prior text and corresponding company.
Context matters in everything and under analysis, the circumstances, company and isolated situation speak volumes in this case.
The bar was minutes from her apartment, the long time delay in the follow up text and lack of urgency in language as juxtaposed to the initial text, gives one great pause.
Coupled with the troubling past and nature of NH, this is problematic at best.
In addition, it would be foolish to assume all sex offenders constantly offend, they apparently have dormant periods of mental fantasy just like serial killers.
The real question is: how is LE going to solve this crime as time moves forward?
I just pray for Kelli and her family that resolution will indeed be soon!