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Try CasePortal for FreeJ. Mullins finds the Freedom of Information Commission erroneously refused to apply the law enforcement exemption of Connecticut's public records law when the son of a murder victim requested various documents related to the police investigation into the murder. Although the case had been considered cold at the time of the request, testimony from investigating officers revealed there was enough evidence to develop a suspect and the officers periodically worked the case based on new leads. The commission failed to properly apply the correct standard when it weighed the evidence and ultimately granted the son's request and, therefore, the case will be remanded to allow for proper analysis as to whether law enforcement's investigation and potential prosecution will be prejudiced by the release of the documents. Reversed.