Last week, Damien’s brother was murdered in a restaurant parking lot. Yesterday, Damien’s home was burglarized. Which case will most likely be cleared and why?
a. The burglary, because it occurred more recently than the murder.
b. The murder, because violent crimes typically have a higher clearance rate than property crimes.
c. The burglary, because property crimes are more common and thus easier to solve.
d. The murder, because violent offenders are typically mentally disordered and thus already in law enforcement databases.
b. The murder, because violent crimes typically have a higher clearance rate than property crimes.
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