Dear Editor,

The pain and frustration of the Younge family are deeply understandable. Their call for answers deserves respect and care. However, dismissing Leonard McCoshen as a potential investigator simply because he is retired risks overlooking a valuable opportunity for a credible and independent inquiry.

Mr. McCoshen’s retirement does not diminish his credibility. Rather, it strengthens it. No longer tied to any institution, he brings an impartial voice free from political or organizational pressure. His decades of service with the RCMP, handling sensitive and high-profile investigations, reflect a solid track record of professionalism, fairness, and discretion.

Unlike many private investigators, Mr. McCoshen brings national-level experience and methodologies respected across borders and agencies. He has access to networks and resources that others simply do not. His only stake in this matter is the truth – not reputation, not politics, and not profit.

The Younge family is right to want answers. But effective answers come from people whose work is trusted and whose findings will stand up to public and legal scrutiny. McCoshen is such a person. Turning him away could mean starting over with someone less experienced, less connected, and ultimately less effective.

At a time when clarity and closure are most needed, the focus should be on integrity, competence, and results. Leonard McCoshen offers all three.

Yours respectfully,

Dr. Devanand Bhagwan