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In response to "survivor producer detained in mexico in wife's death (not burnett. heh.) -- (link)" by Beryllium

Sounds like they aren't so hesitant to use the term "suspect." Here, he would probably be called a "person of interest." -- nm

Posted by psilotum Apr 8 '10, 11:53

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That "person of interest" crap came into popular use only a few years ago. Was it that missing Congressional intern case? -- nm - Mop (219 lbs) Apr 8, 11:57 1
- because the word suspect has far too many legal court issues attached, IE: mirandizing -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 8, 12:08
An article I read says "he is considered the perpetrator". There's something you can't say in the US. -- nm - David Apr 8, 11:55 3
- the one i read said they were on a 'family vacation' - egads, poor kids (assuming there are some.) -- nm - Andie Apr 8, 11:57 2
  - There was something (I believe) about them trying to 'repair their relationship,' but she went shopping for the day on Monday and he didn't - MojaveMeg Apr 8, 11:59
  - Yes, their two kids were on the trip with them. -- nm - David Apr 8, 11:57

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