Mega Edition: The Investigation In Idaho And The Sleuth's Who Got In The Way (8/28/26)
Moscow Police repeatedly warned that the flood of online sleuthing surrounding the University of Idaho murders was creating real problems for the investigation. As speculation exploded across Reddit, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other platforms, amateur investigators began naming supposed suspects, dissecting victims’ relationships, scrutinizing friends and acquaintances, and circulating theories that often had little or no evidentiary foundation. Police stressed that rumors, misinformation and unsupported accusations could damage innocent people, overwhelm investigators with useless tips…
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