If you think about it, going to the police *after* the murder would be a great way to try and absolve yourself of any responsibility and look innocent. Grant has been quoted asking all over the place if anyone knew someone who could knock Bryan off.

I thought maybe NCIS was involved because the surveillance was at the beach and there's a big Navy base in San Diego.

As for the legal defense fund, I read a news story where Joe's dad was interviewed and mentioned that he was setting up the fund. The article did say something about the Myspace page, so I guess it's probably legit, but given the evidence the police have, it's really hard to make an argument that they've been framed, so I can't imagine that donations are going to be pouring in...