Detective Darren Wyatt is shown reviewing case materials and evidence against Javier Lopez in the Kathy Torres homicide investigation, indicating the segment is now focusing on the detective's investigative process and evidence compilation rather than continuing direct interrogation.
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“Detective Darren Wyatt is shown reviewing case materials and evidence against Javier Lopez in the Kathy Torres homicide investigation, indicating the segment is now focusing on the detective's investigative process and evidence compilation rather than continuing direct interrogation.”
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U.S. homicide clearance rates have dropped from ~90% in 1965 to ~50% today.
The FBI tracks 'clearance rates' — cases solved by arrest or exceptional means. Experts cite reduced community cooperation and underfunded detective units as leading causes of the decline.
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Detectives must document every piece of evidence in a chain of custody
A broken chain of custody can get key evidence thrown out in court — making a detective's documentation process critical to prosecution. Learn more at Wikipedia