I could very well be wrong, but it's a sneaky feeling I have - LE may be waiting for the Drexel family to get down here and have the national spotlight once again on MB to make an official arrest.
In general, the people here are lifelong residents, close ties to the area, very dependent on family. I have feeling these are young kids (16-22) who, number one, if any of them took off they simply would have no where to go, number two, it would raise many eyebrows and number three, they are probably so young and dependent on their parents, they wouldnt have the money to run without disclosing to family the pressure they were under. LE seems confident they aren't going anywhere.
How proud would MBLE/SLED be to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Drexels to announce an arrest? Locals especially know what I mean.
I get that feeling as well and none of them have sought after legal help, yet. If they will even be able to hire a private attorney.
It sounds like many friends are headed to MB right now from ROC along with some family. I imagine their presence will be felt this week.