A growing phenomenon is occurring in Puerto Rico where witnesses record crimes on their phones, share videos on social media, and then disappear. While the videos go viral and generate public outrage, reaching mainstream media outlets, authorities struggle to locate the original witnesses for formal testimony and evidence authentication. This pattern raises important questions about civic responsibility, legal obligations, and the role of social media in criminal justice. When witnesses fail to come forward officially, it can compromise investigations and weaken cases against perpetrators.
