While her staff focuses on the courtroom, seasoned investigator Art Holland will work behind-the-scenes to ease the workload. Holland is best known for his detective work in murder of Kathleen Peterson, the wife of Durham novelist Michael Peterson. With 27 years of law enforcement experience, Holland said it's a unique partnership that will benefit both agencies.
"It will help with the prosecution of the crimes," said Holland. "I will work with Tracey Cline and David Saacks with homicide and major crime cases. I'll help get cases ready for court and work as a liaison between the District Attorney's Office and the police department to make sure things run smoother."
Holland will have a several duties as both a detective and the newest member of the Durham D.A.'s office, including tracking down key people vital to a prosecutor's case.
"We're very pleased about that," said Cline. "I think that will help us find witnesses and victims who don't want to come to court or who have just moved from this area."
