Do they really not even try to declare they think they're on a welfare check? Not that it would have said them from killing her, but wouldn't it be good practice as you're busting in to a house?
Yes, her friends and family all cared about her very much. Just not enough to go over and check on her. They thought it would be a better idea to send over a couple guys with guns that may or may not have taken a psychology class at Green river CC.