Context
The inquiry has sparked outrage from the victims' families regarding the handling of evidence and testing protocols following the attack. S1S2
Key points
- Grace O’Malley-Kumar's father expressed his disgust over the testing protocols. S1
- Victims Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar were stabbed while returning home from a night out. S2
- Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was the attacker in this incident. S1
- The inquiry highlighted that the victims were tested for drugs and alcohol post-mortem. S2
- Sanjoy Kumar criticized the decision to test the victims but not their killer. S1
- The inquiry is examining the circumstances surrounding the attack and subsequent investigations. S2
- The lack of testing for Calocane has raised concerns about the thoroughness of the investigation. S1
- Families of the victims are seeking accountability and clarity on the testing protocols used. S2
Why it matters
- The case raises important questions about the treatment of victims versus perpetrators in criminal investigations. S1
- Public confidence in the justice system may be affected by perceived inconsistencies in handling evidence. S2
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