Killed in broad daylight: Who shot Alisha Hale? - ABC15 Arizona
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A Phoenix detective's new motive theory in the unsolved daylight killing of Alisha Hale shows how cold cases hinge on reframing the "why" — and how investigative anchoring can delay breakthroughs.
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Theory Briefing
- Alisha Hale was shot and killed in broad daylight in Phoenix, leaving the case unsolved until now.
- A Phoenix police detective has revealed a new theory about the motive, potentially the key to cracking the case.
- The shift in motive framing illustrates how anchoring bias in early investigations can stall justice for years.