[MizSterious]

I understand "standard LEO procedure"--but I also understand it's not always followed. For instance, the hearing transcripts also mention walking from the VD home to the Westerfield home without changing their footwear (the little booties they wear over their shoes). Sometimes "stuff" happens. Since you don't know, and can't know, what is not mentioned in the interview, your speculations are worth about as much as anyone else's.

[Valpal1]

Since you don't know, and can't know, what is not mentioned in the interview, your speculations are worth about as much as anyone else's.

Read your own post! The article snippet you posted explicitly references to LEO SOP

Officer: During the course of our investigation, the resident here, his name came up, as someone who had contact with the family.

You are so stuck on the evil Van Dams, you can't rationally and logically see this reference for what it is. They came up with his name through standard police work, not a hot tip or evil Van Dam insinuations. They did an interview and his manner and answers made them suspicious. It really is that simple.