What does the methodical investigation have to do with the quality of the evidence - all cases should be investigated methodically - as for the victims reaction, that was no different than in any of the other 'celebrity' cases.  Persuading the mother of one of the girls to put her daughter on the pill would not be that unusual for female athletes.  Yes he left the country but would I be guilty in your scenario if I did the same?

Mind you the case you described simply wouldn't pass the CPS test and would never reach court.