Residents living in the area where Brianna was snatched expressed their relief that Biela was in custody, and UNR students were particularly elated that a suspect in the murder and community rapes had been identified and jailed. Although students expressed a sense of relief, there was also a strong sense that they would continue to remain on their guard and continue traveling in groups, particularly when they were out late. Many said that they planned to continue to avoid walking alone on the streets, whenever possible. University police were also relieved, but they approved and supported the caution that was still being exhibited by the students. “He can’t hurt any more teenagers . . . like I am,” said an eighteen-year-old female UNR student. “A lot of us around here were still scared something might happen,” said a male sophomore student who, just before the start of the new school year, had moved into the house from where Brianna was abducted. “It’s good to know they got him.”
