The 65-year-old man’s age also became part of the public discussion.
Many people assume that dramatic criminal investigations primarily involve younger individuals. But age alone does not tell investigators whether someone may be involved in wrongdoing.
What mattered in this case was the evidence.
Authorities emphasized that an arrest is not the same as a conviction. The man would still be entitled to due process, and any allegations against him would need to be established through the legal system.