detective
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But weeks later, in a police interview room, a detective pulled the rug from under his feet telling him that he knew McCullagh's carefully crafted alibi was false.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
He played testimony on Grossman’s speed from an Orange County detective who is an expert in crash investigations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Philippe Briggs, a recently retired Los Angeles police detective and former Army reservist, said he paid $25,000 for the 99-year lease on his windowless bunker six or seven years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"I don't think she ever thought this would catch up with her," the detective added.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The detective charged into the church and interrupted the game.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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