The Chapel Hill Police Department was right to ask the State Bureau of Investigation to have a greater role in the investigation of last year’s homicide of Faith Hedgepeth.
Although it is clear that the CHPD has been tirelessly working on the case maximizing their resources, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Faith’s death has seemingly hit some walls.
There has not been any new information since January, and the yearlong investigation has turned up zero suspects. It is time for a new direction in the case.
The SBI is better equipped to handle a case of this magnitude with its additional resources and manpower.
There is also the need for a fresh set of eyes, which the SBI can provide.
What is of the utmost importance for any matter related to the case is that Hedgepeth’s family is included and satisfied with the inclusion of the SBI, and it seems that they are.
It is only natural for the family to want every lead to be followed and examined closely.
No piece of evidence is too small.
It will be vitally important for the CHPD and the SBI to work together, and to be cognizant of the fact that this case means a great deal to not only the Hedgepeth family but the UNC community as a whole.
Faith Hedgepeth and her family deserve all possible resources to be exhausted.
Closure and the knowledge of her death are extremely important for the family to have.
