[Strac6]

Much to do about nothing, as his crime was not a federal matter. Murder, even mass murder, is a state issue.

[FreeReign]

Much to do about nothing, as his crime was not a federal matter. Murder, even mass murder, is a state issue.

Did the FBI pass the information over to the locals?

[eastforker]

BS, mass murder is a terrorist activity and at the least should have alerted local officials.

[Menehune56]

But it sounds like the Feds didn’t pass the information along to local law enforcement at all, let alone a timely manner. Letting things happen on purpose?

[dragnet2]

Much to do about nothing, as his crime was not a federal matter.

Not quite. Transmitting threatening messages via e-mail is a federal crime in the United States.

[dragnet2]

Use of the internet to threaten “the person of another” constitutes a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875 ( interstate communication of threat to injure) If it is communicated interstate, federal jurisdiction is created.

[freeandfreezing]

Much to do about nothing, as his crime was not a federal matter.

There are federal crimes involved, and the FBI should, regardless of what other crimes might be involved, act on credible tips.

[SE Mom]

Then wouldn’t the bureau have an obligation to notify local/state LEO?

I’d be intetested to learn if this person calling fbi tipline also notified local police. ..

[ilovesarah2012]

I think if someone tried real hard, they could make a federal case. And local jurisdictions can request FBI assistance.

[familyop]

"Much to do about nothing, as his crime was not a federal matter. Murder, even mass murder, is a state issue."

Yes. The young man's abuses against others were defended by his mother, and deputies had been called to his house 39 times. He may have even been on a psychoactive drug (per his mother's sister-in-law). The local police should have watched him more closely. Broward County leans way to the left, though, and isn't the kind of place where children are disciplined.