Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: A man had shot his wife and almost got away with it , but the bugs did their job and we figured it out . We were wrapping up our cases in the evidence room when it happened . Cath 's case dealt with art theft and forgery , and everyone was eager to see a million dollar 's worth of fake art for themselves .

Answer:

The murderer almost went free .



What may have happened before we figured out the case ?