detective
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John Hamilton, who worked as a detective constable in Northumbria Police's child abuse and sexual offences unit, was assigned to a case involving the girl.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Yet the Metropolitan Police’s lead detective, Mr. Keefe writes, seemed “maddeningly incurious.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He said the deputy was a detective with the department and had responded to calls for help from officers who were serving an eviction notice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
While he didn’t have any updates for her, the conversation with Jessica apparently struck a chord, and he asked a homicide detective named Anthony Stafford to review Cynthia’s case.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
“So you’re not out anything,” the detective said.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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