But if they considered him a possible suspect, they could have worked on getting his DNA, starting in 1995, 25 years ago.
I’m hesitant to compare Christine’s horrific murder to that of Gail Miller but there are possible similarities aside from both murders and subsequent acquittals occurring roughly during the same time period - but my #1 is once a prosecution takes place, even if the accused is later acquitted, police departments can be reluctant to admit they were ever wrong. It took 17 years for Gail’s killer to be brought to justice even though the perp’s wife spoke out, believing him to be guilty. (For that reason I think we can’t assume everyone covered up regarding Christine’s murder if they had reason to suspect Hoover was responsible.)
I’d assume the reason for blinders within some police departments might be the same old adage I notice spoken here from time to time - Even though he/she was found not guilty doesn’t mean he’s innocent. JMO
David Milgaard - Wikipedia
Linda Fisher, ex-wife of Larry Fisher, visited the Saskatoon police department in 1980. She told the police that she believed her former husband had likely killed Miller. The Saskatoon police department did not follow up on her statement.
[11] The inquiry report released by MacCallum states that "[w]hile MacCallum noted that Milgaard's family members mounted a formidable public awareness campaign, their efforts also created tension and resentment within the police and the Crown's office."
[12] This is seen by some as an excuse for the failure of the Saskatoon police to investigate Larry Fisher.
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On July 25, 1997
Larry Fisher was arrested for the murder and rape of Miller. He was convicted in 1999 and sentenced to life in prison for the crime.
[13] Fisher lived in the neighbourhood where Miller was raped and murdered, and had previously served time for rape, but at the time he was not seriously considered as a suspect. Fisher was never paroled, dying in prison in 2015.
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