I don't see it like that. I see , first, that it makes NO SENSE that they would not talk FIRST AND FORMOST TO HER. She is the ONLY ONE to talk to ! And her description was the ONLY LEAD to get an artist to draw.
I think they KNOW that something fishy went on. They know that it is a family matter, and therefore, THAT IS THE REASON why they didn't rush to talk to the girl. After all, Mary Kathryn is the only one to give detail. Who knows, maybe she already has told them WHO it is. THERE HAS TO BE A REASON WHY A PICTURE WAS NOT GIVEN !and I am sure it is not because she is 9, and they didn't want to badger her. Without her, they don't have a lead. And no 9 year old child is mature enough to not slip up if they are cornered. They, in a very short time will tell the truth. Now...if the parent's or strong Uncle protecting the Dad, do not co-operate..welllllllllll........
And many are acting like it is hinky or something that she isn't at home. Have you ever thought that she might be in danger? I'm sure she is at a relative's home, out of danger, but accessible to police. Plus police have interviewed her twice since last week, both times getting a bit more information about the perp from her. Very consistent with other abductions and witness stories.