Discussing crimes on social media: Police say speculation hurts victims

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – While law enforcement continues to investigate unsolved cases, those on social media may be sharing their own theories. However, social media can be a double-edged sword when it comes to criminal investigations.

In a recent briefing regarding the discovery of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel’s body, law enforcement addressed several details to put a stop to rumors.

“Because it came up on social media and there were so many hits coming out on it,” said Captain Terry Matia with the Sioux Falls Police Department…

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