Conspiracies

People love conspiracies. Sometimes conspiracies seem to be the only way to make sense of an otherwise senseless world. They can provide reason where there is no reason, logic where there is no logic, and hope where there is no hope. By spreading the blame around, a conspiracy can explain away the awful truth that there are evil, amoral and depraved individuals in the world, individuals who are more than capable of wreaking havoc all by themselves.
Here are just a couple of the conspiracy theories I've heard that concern the Stacey Burns murder. Remember, by its most popular definition, a theory is a hypothesis or unproven statements. Maybe that explains why they are so much fun!
1. What about the "theory" that there will never be a trial in this case because there are influential people living in Wolfeboro who will not let that happen for fear of what will be exposed?
2. What about the "theory" that the investigation was botched from the very beginning and the reason why there has not been an arrest is that mistakes were made early on, mistakes that would allow a guilty person to "walk" if a trial was held.
3. What about the "theory" that at least three people, maybe even more, had the motive, means and opportunity to carry out this horrendous crime?
Many of these "theories" could be immediately dismissed by the authorities who have chosen to remain pretty much silent. Whether any of them have a "degree of truth" or no truth whatsoever remains to be seen.
Visit the many blog posts (not here) that talk about the murders of Bobbie Miller and Stacey Burns and you'll find more theories. The trouble is that speculation, hypothesizing and flat-out guessing about who did what generally does not help the cause. What will help this cause is the truth, told by people who know it.