The article discusses the flawed police investigation into the death of Katie Simpson, initially ruled a suicide despite evidence suggesting homicide. Officers, including several retiring recently, are under scrutiny due to the PSNI's failure to act on reports of Creswell's abusive history. Despite being informed of his violent tendencies, police erroneously believed Creswell's false narrative that he had rescued Simpson. A subsequent Police Ombudsman report criticized the lack of investigative effort. Creswell's suicide during his trial further complicated the case and the retention of vital evidence, leading to new complaints about police misconduct.
Despite receiving multiple reports about Creswell’s violent past, the police treated Katie Simpson’s death as a suicide, reflecting a troubling lack of investigative rigor.
The police's assumption that Ms. Simpson's injuries were self-inflicted ignored numerous public reports linking her to Creswell's controlling behavior, according to the Police Ombudsman.
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