"There's a famous quote by Robert Evans, "There are three sides to a story. Yours, mine, and the truth." In my line of work, you come to realize that the truth is rarely an objective perspective. For example, a bloody fight is the result of an argument. One side claims self-defense. The other claims a brutal attack. A camera shows a man striking another in the heat of the moment. Case closed, right? The truth is stored in that digital medium. No. When you look further, what do you find? A lifelong friendship. Betrayal. Months of tension. Threats. A boilover. Maybe the attacker truly believed his life was in danger and mistook the slightest movement as the beginning of a punch. Perhaps he just let his anger at the situation get the best of him. Maybe a mix of both. What's the objective truth here? And for whom is that truth valid?
When you're a cop, understanding these nuances in "truth" is critical. And, understanding the power those nuances can have is even more important. Not only when we have to discern whether or not someone's recollection of events is accurate, but when we lie to achieve a specific response. It's all something you become very familiar with. For me and my investigations, in particular, this was especially true."
Stay safe out there.
With love,
Saaniya and Maddie x
Sources:
https://twitter.com/messages/842969142-1279273000412610560
https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/m6mdz1/i_investigate_disturbing_cases_here_are_my/
