I've refrained from any comments on this topic and its earlier threads to allow reasonable efforts to be undertaken by the authorities. I'm not Sherlock Holmes, but neither is this a case involving thousands of possible 'suspects' or leads. A scofflaw landscaper? A realtor with possible knowledge in part or whole? A homeowner or two? Broker notations prior to the sale? To an amateur, it doesn't seem to be a 'needle in a hay stack' problem.
Be that as it may, my prime complaint is the way too early capitulation and declaration that, in effect, the 'bad guys' got away with it. This is the kind of action that fosters distrust, unhelpful mutterings and attitudes, and plain and reasonable anger among citizens.
This is not the crime of the century. It is however, a real quality of life issue for each of us. Why? Because we all tacitly want government to do its job and leave us alone. We want to see that government works. That's the 'social contract,' a delicate trust born thing for sure.
We all have seen instances of government not working in our lives and in many of our cities. That's when people may say 'to hell with it' ,'it's no use,' and 'it's all corrupt.'
Hasty actions and decisions like this one are offensive to all of us. When the towel is just thrown in the second round, of course the finger pointers will come out. No one should expect less. It's wrong, hurtful to people and reputations, and divisive - but it is exactly the result to be expected.
Very disturbing.
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