Solid steps. I focus on stripping EXIF and visual checks too. Seeing metadata first can help – exifreader shows it online. Blurring details is wise. Good call on not cross-posting.

Your observation about the timing of Bondi’s call for the death penalty—before a federal indictment—is particularly sharp and highlights the political dimensions effectively. From experience observing these processes, such early, high-profile interventions are indeed rare and often signal broader political messaging, like the implied valuation of the victim’s status you discuss. It’s a crucial perspective on how justice can intersect with politics in high-profile cases.