The detective asked him separately about his travel account and relevant dates.

Derek did not have an exact address to supply at the table.

He was told the investigator would pursue that through the proper process.

I did not turn his lack of an immediate answer into proof of a location I could name.

The questions about his whereabouts remained questions until checked.

The access photographs followed.

The mother confirmed Derek knew about the spare key and the household routine.

“I’d helped with childcare,” he said.