Two observations:
1. The Distict was optimistic if it thought that the perpetrator(s) would turn themselves in after the District announced that the Sheriff had closed the investigation.
If the District really wants the perpetrators to turn themselves in, the Distict should now announce that: The Sheriff is going to aggressively reopen the investigation (and have the Sheriff do so). If the perpetrator(s) turn themselves in before they are arrested and offer to pay restitution, their cooperation will be taken into consideration by the prosecutor. If they do not do so, the prosecutor will charge them with a felony with no plea bargain, and they will face 5 years in prison.
2. Our calls to the Sheriff's Office have not resulted in a vigorous investigation (subpoenas etc.). Maybe we should try calling the County Commissioners. One of them, Don Hahnfeldt, former VHA president and current candidate for the state legislature, lives quite close to the crime scene. Perhaps he could both encourage the Sheriff to take further action and urge any neighbors with relevant information to come forward.
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