In an interview with NBC Bay Area, Kiely Rodni’s mom expressed her appreciation for the community support they’ve had throughout their search efforts. According to ABC News, the FBI has received over 1,200 tips, while the local police shared (per the New York Post) that they’ve invested more than 9,000 man hours into the search.
With such a large-scale investigation, it makes sense that Dog the Bounty Hunter may want to lend a hand. He opened up to TMZ that he’s receiving many tips and emails encouraging him to join the investigation. However, backlash from his involvement in the Gabby Petito case has made him hesitant. Many felt the star was “meddling” in the investigation, and Dog’s representatives reported him feeling as though “no good deed [goes] unpunished.”
However, for those who think his involvement in the case could make a difference, there’s still hope. TMZ’s sources said that Dog developed new guidelines for involvement. If a family member or law enforcement invites him to join the hunt, he will. He also said that if 21 days pass after the disappearance with no answers, he’ll step in. Notably, Dog shared that this timeline is when many missing persons cases become cold cases.
