To the Editor:
The Arlington community is obviously relieved to learn that an arrest has been made in the case of Bonnie Black — the victim who was murdered in her home. The alleged killer is her husband, David Black, who has been charged with the crime. In the aftermath of his arrest, critics in the community contend that it took the police too long to make an arrest.
It is immediately obvious that these individuals know not what they speak of.
Apparently they have been watching too many crime shows on television and don’t understand the facts of what comprises a criminal investigation in the real world and what is needed for probable cause to make an arrest.
The Arlington County Police have worked unrelentingly for countless hours and engaged a lot of manpower in working this case. The professionalism, commitment and dedication that was involved in searching for and sifting through potential evidence was steadfast, time-consuming and done with resolve.
For those who want justice in this case, they need to thank the Arlington County Police for the work they have done thus far. Hopefully, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Theo Stamos, an outstanding and highly skilled prosecutor, will personally prosecute this case.
Everyone wants justice for the victim. Therefore, the criminal justice process must be allowed to work as it is supposed to. Bonnie Black deserves nothing less.
Karen L. Bune
Arlington
The writer is an adjunct professor in the Department of Forensic Psychology at Marymount University.