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In a domestic case, if the husband is very difficult to follow and GPS is not an option, what is another valid technique?

  1. Ask friends for help

  2. Follow the suspected girlfriend if known

  3. Monitor social media activity

  4. Wait for him to return home

The correct answer is: Follow the suspected girlfriend if known

The choice to follow the suspected girlfriend, if known, is a valid technique in a domestic case where direct tracking of the husband is challenging. This method allows investigators to gather information indirectly about the husband's whereabouts and activities by observing his interactions with the girlfriend. Monitoring the suspected girlfriend can lead to pivotal insights, as individuals often meet in social settings or may have established routines. By tracking her, the investigator may uncover the husband’s activities, locations frequented, or even potential meetings, providing valuable information that could inform the case. While other methods like asking friends for help or monitoring social media activity may also yield useful information, they might not provide the same direct observational evidence that following the suspected girlfriend could. Waiting for him to return home may also miss critical time-sensitive details regarding the case, making proactive measures such as following a known associate more effective.