/ 3 February 2025

Political meddling, budget cuts hamper cold case murder investigations

Khayelitsha Commission Saps Files Dh 6127
Choices: Cold cases are not given priority because of the high levels of crime and the number of current criminal cases in the country, says criminologist Guy Lamb. Photo: David Harrison

National cold case detectives battle with missing dockets, poorly trained juniors and interference from senior officers

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