Sergeant's Sharp Eye: How a Routine Call Helped Solve the Ivy League Murder

The Ivy League Murder: Sergeant Mills' Unwitting Role in the Kevin Jiang Case New Haven, CT – The tragic murder of Kevin Jiang, a Yale graduate student, shocked the community in February 2020. While the details of the crime are already public knowledge, a recent 48 Hours Post Mortem segment sheds light on the previously untold role of Sergeant Mills, a New Haven police officer. Sergeant Mills responded to a seemingly minor incident involving Jiang's vehicle the night before the murder. Unbeknownst to him at the time, he was interacting with the future perpetrator. The following morning, Sergeant Mills responded to the 911 call reporting Jiang's death. During the investigation, he recognized items in the suspect's possession as being from the vehicle he'd assisted the previous night. "It was a coincidence, but a crucial one," says Anne Marie Green, a co-host of the Post Mortem podcast. "Sergeant Mills' quick thinking and attention to detail were instrumental in solving this case." The case highlights the importance of even seemingly minor police interactions and how they can unexpectedly become critical pieces of a larger investigation. The quick work of Sergeant Mills and the subsequent investigation led to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator, bringing a measure of justice to the tragic loss of Kevin Jiang. This case serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance of law enforcement in solving complex crimes.