>>But I always thought that if the story died down, rather than allowing for more scrutiny..<<
This is pretty laughable too. You have been scrutinizing the videos to death.
People have very long memories, and while it may not have been a topic for long, over the next 30 years people will bring up “remember ….”
At least the video by Georgie gives most intelligent people reason to doubt the guilt of the couple. And in a great many peoples mind, it exonerates the couple