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I've been following the story of Officer John McNerney, and there's one aspect that’s been on my mind lately. It’s about the investigation methods used back in 1904. Imagine trying to bring justice without the forensic tools we have today—no DNA analysis, no CCTV, not even the basics we take for granted. Those detectives must have felt incredibly frustrated. It makes you wonder how many clues might have been right under their noses but slipped away because the technology just wasn’t there. The detail about McNerney’s weapon misfiring is haunting. In that split second, his fate was sealed by something as unpredictable as a gun malfunction. It's a chilling reminder of how precarious those moments can be for officers putting themselves in harm's way. I really feel for McNerney’s family and colleagues who must have grappled with so many "what ifs." As tragic as it is, maybe the case being discussed even today is a small justice in itself—his dedication isn't forgotten, even after all these years. Anyone else have thoughts on how historical investigations were conducted or maybe know more about the tools they had during that era?
