Too Many Rumors: [Post Script - Crowley Post Signal Nov. 1975]

One of the characteristics of a city the size of Crowley is the ability of rumors - absolutely wild, unfounded stories - to circulate with the speed of winds.

In the case of the death of Ricky Mire, the rumormongers have been working overtime, circulating gossip that is completely false about circumstances and people, who may or may not be connected with the unfortunate act.

Since that dastardly crime was committed, we have been in frequent contact with the Sheriff's Department and the Crowley Police Department. They, in turn, have been very cooperative with us in in the matter. There is nothing secret about the case. No arrests have been made. No accusations have been made.

It is true that many persons have been interrogated. It is true that the State Police are involved in the probe. Beyond those two facts, no one should heed any rumors which happen to be in vogue at the moment.

It is unfortunate that the names of innocent persons have been tossed about like a carelessly made salad. The often heard claim that suspects are being held is simply not true. Rash judgments often damage people, in this case, who are only trying to be helpful by telling what they know about events which took place before the crime.

Additionally, the unfounded stories actually impede the investigation. the Sheriff's Department and the city Police Department are being flooded with questions about rumors, and these useless calls are detracting officers from following the scant clues they have in the case.