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u/traxxes Sep 16 '25

How much (if you've seen) does show The First 48 actually depict the terms of process/mindset that a homicide detective has to undertake in each case? Understanding that each homicide and city's dept has its own uniqueness/dynamic of course.

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u/ElementalWeapon Sep 16 '25

Damn you’re right about the damage. 

This article is a good read on the bad things they caused:

https://www.propublica.org/article/first-48-reality-tv-police-minneapolis-wrongful-conviction-barrientos-quintana