a: my husband and I are both reservists(Marine corps and Air guard respectively) .. we have both spent almost two years on active duty. I know from experience that squadron and/or command parties are sometimes held at off base locations(i.e hotels) to allow those who are too intoxicated a place to sleep for the evening without having to drive drunk. I know everyone is quick to assume Christina was involved(I don’t trust her either) .. but isn’t it possible their babysitter “cancelled” or Cesar claimed he was sick, and Christina decided to go without him since they had paid for tickets?
b: If Christina WAS at the Christmas party, does this mean their daughter was home at the time of the crimes ? I understand she is only 18 months old, but I would think some sort of counselor or wellness check could tell if she was witness to a violent crime ? Children are known to show fear, anger, etc after experiencing something so horrific.
IN MY EXPERIENCE the Christams party is held at a venue related to their MOS. My husband’s was at the tank ramp. I have been to a couple at the Field House on base at Camp Lejeune (nicer and warmer than the tank ramp :)) I highly HIGHLY doubt it would be out in town. The Christmas party is a family event with ZERO alcohol served. I have, in 13 years, never been to a Marine hosted event with alcohol served other than the Ball and a dining in.
Children would have been expected at the Christmas party.