The Police Ombudsman criticized the Police Service of Northern Ireland for failing Katie Simpson's family, initially viewing her death as suicide rather than a potential murder.
The report revealed a troubling trend of gender-based violence not being taken seriously, especially in a region with the highest femicide rate in the UK.
Hugh Hume stated there were significant flaws in the investigation, noting that intelligence regarding controlling behaviours was not considered seriously, impacting the inquiry's direction.
The investigation discovered a lack of effective searches and no supervisory presence at the scene, underscoring systemic issues in handling such critical cases.
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