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detective

[dih-tek-tiv] / dɪˈtɛk tɪv /


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Ford, the original detective, had interviewed Hatley not long after Cynthia’s death.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 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

Horry County Police Department detective Alan Jones had briefed Tamasi by phone while they were both en route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The entertainment was provided by comedian Bob Hope and actor, Telly Savalas, best known for playing the lollipop-loving, TV detective, Kojak.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

What if they knew she wasn’t Mrs. Barley at all but a highly skilled detective from Chicago?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan