[Ruth A.]

Why were at least 10 people in that home in the middle of the night between the disappearance and the police arrival if the 9 yr old waited 2 hours to tell her parents? It sounds like Grand Central Station.

You don't know Latter-day Saints. These neighbors likely were very much a part of each others lives beyond attending the same congregation on Sunday. The neighbors responded quickly rather than waiting for the police or government, after all most problems can be solved without the government. Unfortunate that no one thought of protecting the scene. Panic, fear and trying to believe that it couldn't really be that bad could all be factors in that poor judgement. Let's hope that everyone is wiser about this in the future.

"Everyone is still a suspect," Capt. Atkinso said

Would that he were there when Condit was being questioned about Chandra Levy.

[Utah Girl]

I'm sure as soon as the Smarts talked to the police, they called their bishop, their home teachers, etc from their ward. I know that would be what I would do in the same situation.

[hergus]

As a matter of fact part of my immediate family is LDS. I know how they supported and more when my 23 y/o cousin was killed in a construction accident. But still.....everyone needs to know what to do in a possible criminal case.

LE should make this a priorty to communicate in all communties, IMO. It is so important.

More prayers going out for all the victims.