What incredible, mind-numbing bull shit! This case I don't know. But everything indicates it is another case not handled correctly by all authorities in charge. We all in some way pay these people to protect us and our children. And many of these departments and organizations are O-for.
It is great. I know. Rape cases are tough. But allowing people with such intense interest to insert themselves in the middle of these cases is ridiculous.
Also, all such cases should follow federally mandated guidelines of evidence being collected and logged within so many hours of the incident. Yes hours. Over the long term the preservation of evidence that would otherwise be destroyed or missed, would probably save many investigative hours long-term, and help further the determination of the merits of particular case.