We began watching the HBO documentary on the Cheshire murders. What do you think should be the process and procedure for investigating crimes like those committed by the men in the documentary? What information should be available to the public? How can we, as outsiders, account for the lack of continuity and corroboration by and between those who were in charge of the investigation and in charge of informing the families of the victims?
- I believe when a police system is handling a crime such as the Cheshire murders that the information gathering stage is most crucial to the entire process. While yes as a police system you do not want to get too many people involved about the case because shaping public opinion about a case once the case arrives at court. However that does not excuse the lack of transparency within the law system. As private citizens we should demand more information be brought to the public attention as it is discovered, this could not only aid in the handling of cases with outside help but could also help boost public confidence in the police system and possibly make the victims feel like the wrongs that occurred to them aren't simply being brushed under the rug or simplified but handled seriously and they feel as if they still matter in the investigation. When something like the Cheshire murders happens to a family it can leave them feeling powerless and through steps like this the system can help enpower its citizens and make them feel like they can always be able to seek out justice for themselves.
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