Picerno said the messages Willis received from concerned family members were via Facebook Messenger prior to the tragic discovery, but Talge said his client received a text from McGeeney’s fiancée and from Johnson’s mother, asking about their loved ones.
He said the fifth friend sent a text message to Willis and Johnson, but never got a response. Picerno declined to comment but has insisted his client would have rushed to the friends’ aid if he knew what was going on.
Loved ones, meanwhile, believe there is more to the story and are demanding for answers.
Police believe there were no signs of foul play and no arrests have been made, with Willis’ attorney noting that he has cooperated with authorities since the start of the investigation as the department awaits toxicology and autopsy results.