Yes, they have contributed by finding records and matching unidentified and missing persons, but speculation can also cause harm.
Share one authoritative source with sourced facts, approved photos and the tip line, and correct errors politely when they appear.
No. Tips should go to the investigating agency or tip line, since public posts can alert offenders and compromise evidence.
Personal information about living people, names of uncharged individuals, holdback details and theories presented as facts.
Set clear boundaries, report harmful content to moderators and platforms and step back from discussions that become distressing.