Here is "Losing Brooks," our series on the mysterious death of 21-month-old Brooks Martin, the investigations that followed, and the people damaged by a dysfunctional, opaque criminal justice system.
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The story starts here, chapter 1: #storylink=mainstage_lead">https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245755875.html #storylink=mainstage_lead">https://www.thestate.com/news/loca...
In chapter 2, police begin investigating Brooks& #39; death after medical staff warn that the story of how the boy was hurt doesn& #39;t match the severity of his injuries. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245755895.html">https://www.thestate.com/news/loca...
In chapter 3, state police get involved, and a seasoned child death investigator contradicts the sheriff& #39;s department& #39;s findings. Tensions flare at a crucial meeting of top brass. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245755910.html">https://www.thestate.com/news/loca...
Chapter 4: The makings of a flawed case. The errors along the way – starting right after 911 was called on the morning of Nov. 5, 2010. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245755925.html">https://www.thestate.com/news/loca...
Chapter 5: What lies in the wake. What could& #39;ve been different?
Everyone tries to move on, but a South Carolina law keeps the Martins from closure. They can& #39;t know what investigators found – records about Brooks& #39; death are shielded from the public. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245755935.html">https://www.thestate.com/news/loca...
Everyone tries to move on, but a South Carolina law keeps the Martins from closure. They can& #39;t know what investigators found – records about Brooks& #39; death are shielded from the public. https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article245755935.html">https://www.thestate.com/news/loca...