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Unsolved Cases Ruined My Life
I always felt most of unsolved crimes result of police or forensic incompetence.
I had chosen the completely wrong day for my wish. Looks like shooting stars were falling in the sky when I asked for the case, which will give me the challenge. Somehow my wish fulfilled and I came across case 56 and 57, which changed my life. I think better words will be those cases ruined my

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