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Subramanian called the letter "inappropriate", and thanked the "strong women" for coming forward with the allegations against Combs, telling them they weren't "just speaking to 12 men and women in the jury box".

"When I came forward, no-one told me how it was going to diminish my mental health, how it would affect relationships with my family, how it would affect the thoughts in my brain," she said.

"By empowering women to come forward, by believing them when they do, we can go a long way towards eradicating domestic abuse."

The retired investigator has challenged the individual or group responsible for the toddler's disappearance to come forward.

Notably, the roommate, who is cooperating with authorities, has not publicly come forward or confirmed their gender identity, meaning that any claims as to their identity are speculative.