Question

1. in episode 4, we were told that manitowoc county sheriffs investigators were no longer allowed to investigate this case, but lt. lenk from manitowoc county sheriffs department was on site both days of the search, potentially without being observed by members of the calumet county sheriffs department.

this idea is reinforced at the beginning of episode 6, as well. what inference does the series want viewers to make based on this information?

Explanation:

The series presents a situation where a restricted investigator (Lt. Lenk) was on - site during the search without proper observation. This setup is likely intended to make viewers infer that there was improper conduct or potential tampering in the investigation. The fact that he wasn't supposed to be investigating but was present without oversight suggests a breach of the investigation's integrity, maybe to plant evidence or influence the search in a way that's not above - board.

Answer:

The series wants viewers to infer that there was potential improper conduct (such as evidence tampering or unethical interference) in the investigation, as an investigator who was supposed to be restricted from the case was present at the search without proper oversight.