In a significant development in the long-standing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Chacadan Daniel, Police Commissioner Verne Garde announced on Thursday that crucial evidence once believed to be missing has been recovered. The discovery was made following a renewed search of the exhibit room at the Micoud Police Station, where the case originated. Garde revealed that the investigation had been reassigned to a more senior officer after the primary investigator went on vacation, leading to the recovery of the evidence. The issue of the missing evidence dates back to 2018 and 2019, with a formal investigation launched in May 2023. Garde emphasized the importance of accountability, stating that non-intimate DNA samples from officers who worked at the station during the relevant period would be cross-referenced with the recovered evidence to ensure transparency. The case, which dates back to 2013, has been a source of immense pain for Daniel’s family, who have criticized the lack of due process and transparency in the investigation. They have called for sweeping reforms, including stricter evidence handling procedures and the establishment of an independent body to address complaints against police officers. The family expressed gratitude for Garde’s disclosure but stressed that Daniel’s death is a national issue highlighting systemic failures in accountability and human rights.