It was a terrible situation overall and the both of you did well in bringing the case to the attention of the wider community. But if you want the public's perception of the alchemist community to change, then you can't rely on past efforts alone. What stands out in immediate memory are not the investigation efforts, but the fact that people were kidnapped and killed.

You can rest on your laurels and continue complaining, or you can get out there and fix your reputation.