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Americans are well versed in cop stories. We've been telling tales of crime and justice for a very long time through books, radio, TV and movies. I guess you could add video games to that list as well. And it's not just Americans, either. Stories about police solving crimes and chasing bad guys are popular everywhere. Still, since I am going to discuss recent events here in Fox Lake, Illinois, I'll begin by saying we Americans are pretty familiar with cop stories. We know how this is supposed to go. There are heroes, and there are villains. Every crime comes with a set of clues that ultimately reveal the truth, and the criminal is caught before too long- half an hour maybe, or at least before you turn the final page. We know the rhythm of it, and we know the characters. While there may well be a twist in the investigation, we know it won't be too complicated and we'll be satisfied with the justice in the end. Since we are so familiar with the way the