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Law enforcement officials have emphasized that the investigation is far from over. While the rescue is a victory, the pursuit of justice for whatever occurred during those four years is now the primary focus. Forensic teams are currently processing the site where she was found, and interviews are being conducted with potential witnesses and persons of interest. The authorities have assured a watchful public that they are committed to a thorough examination of the facts, promising that those responsible for her disappearance and the conditions she endured will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. The legal proceedings following this discovery are expected to be complex and protracted, involving a myriad of local and perhaps federal jurisdictions.