""More people are aware; It keeps people alert," he said. "If they know she hasn't been found yet, perhaps people will remember that and if they see something, they might say something.""
""Others called out individuals connected to the case as looking "sus" or filmed themselves walking through her neighborhood to help find her.""
""Two YouTubers said at the time that an image they posted showed Petito and her boyfriend's white van and that it led investigators to the area where her body was found.""
Social media amplified the search for Nancy Guthrie, prompting influencers to post timelines, photos of blood on her porch, and neighborhood walkthroughs. Posts across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and YouTube generated millions of views, sharing tips, theories and suspicions while also spreading rumors. Authorities report no suspects or persons of interest and have repeatedly corrected at least one crucial detail. Retired NYPD detective and adjunct professor Michael Alcazar said the net effect is positive because more people stay alert and may report sightings, and he compared the response to the Gabby Petito case while urging law enforcement adaptation.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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