A summary of the presser so far....
0915 Chaffee office arrested BM in Ponza Springs, he was alone and arrested without incident
1000’s of hours spent
135 SW across CO, interviewed more than 400 individuals and over 1400 tips
Early April investigative work presented to DA’s office and they outlined all of the evidence
DA’s office reviewed the case and they decided to move forward
People wanted answers and justice for SM
Every action investigators took led to today’s arrest
CBI, FBI, 11th Judicial DA Linda Stanley and her office part of investigation
DA Linda Stanley speaks
Investigation is still ongoing
SM’s body has not been found
BM presumed innocent until proven guilty
AA sealed
Media inquiries should go through her office, cannot talk about any open or active investigation
“Today is a good day” investigators worked day in and day out, were second guessed, but they never quit
Sheriff Spezze and Alex Walker some of the best she has ever worked with. Followed every lead and never compromised integrity of investigation
Sworn in Jan 12th and she met with the and went through hours and hours of their meticulous investigation
The work begins today, more work to be done and it is an important and incredibly crucial step
Today is about SM and her family and about everyone who loved and cared about her
and then my internet crapped out....
ETA this is a summary and not a transcript, please excuse any oversights or errors