detective

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He said the investigation was continuing at pace, but added: "The reality is that when I look at my detectives across the PSNI, we're just probably under 300 short of where we should be."

From BBC

At one point, he was asked by a detective why he was laughing, and he replied: "If I don't laugh, I'll cry."

From BBC

An online portal has been set up by the Met Police as detectives continue to appeal for footage and any witnesses.

From BBC

A detective testified the teenager showed him a passport that said he was born in Rio de Janeiro, but he acknowledged the document could have been fake.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially, Anderson said she had to tell deputies investigating her report that her mother had dementia for them to take it more seriously and call in detectives.

From Los Angeles Times