I was interested to learn that serious charges against DA were dropped in Sept. What would cause LE to drop such charges? It seems they were not investigating them very seriously at least between July and September. Otherwise wouldn't you think they'd notice that their prime witness had been reported missing. IMO. MOO. Did a look at LB's internet sessions help them conclude her allegations were groundless? Puzzling. MOO. IMHO.
http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2...ck_leaves_lingering_questions_for_police.html
"In March 2012, Austerweil was charged with assaulting her, theft under $5,000 (what he owed for the vet bill) and sexually assaulting her friend. Court records show all the charges were withdrawn that September — after Babcock disappeared."
Agreed, it would have made more sense for LE to be wondering where the woman who was the injured party was, rather than ignoring her absence and dropping all charges against her wrongdoer. JMO Poor policing in the LB case from the outset. IMO. With the short time lapse between the charges being laid and her disappearance ( 12 weeks) it should have obviously been a red flag to anyone seriously looking to find her.