“There have been statements and speculation about this case, victim injuries, cause of death, evidence collection and processing, and investigative techniques,” police said. “With the active criminal investigation, law enforcement has not released additional facts to the family or the public. We recognize the frustration this causes and that speculation proliferates in the absence of facts.”
“However,” the statement continued, “we firmly believe speculation and unvetted information is a disservice to the victims, their families, and our community. The Moscow Police Department is committed to providing information whenever possible but not at the expense of compromising the investigation and prosecution.”
At the same time, they encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
“We believe someone has information that will add context to the picture investigators are creating of what occurred that evening,” police noted. “Our focus is the investigation, not the activities. Your information, whether you believe it is significant or not, might be one of the puzzle pieces that help solve these murders.”
Police also warned that making threats or otherwise harassing any potentially involved parties in this case—in person or online—could result in criminal charges.