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  • Since 2003, the state has spent over $100 million on the Capital Litigation Trust Fund, a sum that represents only a portion of the costs associated with implementing the death penalty in Illinois -- that is because it is difficult to see all of the costs -- how much of a detective's time and hence his salary is devoted to a particular case?

    Andrea Lyon: Governor Quinn: Sign the Abolition Bill Andrea Lyon 2011

  • Since 2003, the state has spent over $100 million on the Capital Litigation Trust Fund, a sum that represents only a portion of the costs associated with implementing the death penalty in Illinois -- that is because it is difficult to see all of the costs -- how much of a detective's time and hence his salary is devoted to a particular case?

    Andrea Lyon: Governor Quinn: Sign the Abolition Bill Andrea Lyon 2011

  • Sammy Bryant Shawn Hatosy has turned in his detective's badge since his partner was murdered in a gang shooting, but now has a baby boy to look after.

    Does It Get Any Better Than This? Nancy deWolf Smith 2012

  • The Sacramento Police Department does not routinely examine any of its detective's financial records, said Sgt.

    Controversial LAPD Financial Disclosures Are Routine In San Diego California Watch 2011

  • This is going to sound weird, but the archaeologist's job is an awful lot like the detective's.

    Tana French - An interview with author 2010

  • Regarding the actresses you asked about, Aytes is a recurring player and Thompson a guest star who may recur at some point — she's the wife and mother of the young detective's child, after all — although when I last checked with ABC, she hadn't been scheduled for another appearance yet.

    Ask Matt: Fringe, Terriers, House, Bones, Fall Malaise and More! 2010

  • He even has a silver-plated detective's badge to prove it.

    Half-Moon Investigations by Eoin Colfer: Book summary 2010

  • BBC iPlayerThe Belgian detective's Christmas mystery The Clocks is still online.

    Catch up TV Guide: From Black Mirror to Poirot 2012

  • With that, the 20-year veteran who was based out of a crime lab in Queens, took the detective's oath and was presented with a gold shield by Mr. Bloomberg who kissed her on the cheek and joked: "You get a raise with that too, I think."

    Salon Hero Cop Is Promoted Tamer El-Ghobashy 2010

  • He says the detective's name was something short like Vince, and when Bree suggests the name Vance, Paul concurs, and Bree quickly hangs up.

    Desperate Housewives Episode Recap: "Making the Connection" 2011

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