“This is why they no longer let a cop take a victim to see someone and ask, “There! Is that the guy?” Because, guess what, that man just became “the guy” in the witness’ mind.”
They do that all the time, but with a caveat. They take the witness to where the suspect was detained and let them look. But they do not take a suspect to the scene where the witness is.
Her name was Ashley Babbit. She had no pipes or weapons of any kind.