Police Missteps Allowed Detroit Serial Killer to Roam Free

An investigation by the Associated Press has revealed that police in Detroit repeatedly failed to follow up on leads and take investigative steps that could have prevented a serial killer's 16-month killing spree. DeAngelo Martin killed four women and raped two others before being captured. The investigation found that police ignored warnings about Martin's violent tendencies and failed to properly investigate previous sexual assault cases linked to him. The police also did not seek a warrant to obtain Martin's DNA after it was linked to a murder, and they did not communicate with other law enforcement agencies about his criminal activities. Families of the victims are furious, and while police acknowledge their mistakes, they maintain that Martin is solely responsible for the loss of their loved ones.