Whiting was routinely questioned as he had been placed on the sex offender registry .
Whiting was first questioned about the disappearance of Payne , which had taken place about 8 km ( 5 mi ) from Whiting 's home , some 24 hours after she went missing .
Whiting was routinely questioned as Payne had been placed on the sex offender registry .
Whiting was first questioned about the disappearance of Payne , which had taken place about 8 km ( 5 mi ) from Whiting 's home , some 24 hours after she went missing .