Retired SFPD detective accused of losing rape kit speaks out

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A retired Santa Fe Police detective at the center of a lawsuit who was accused of losing a rape kit of a child, is telling his side of the story. The lawsuit claims a detective’s, and the City of Santa Fe’s, negligence led to prosecutors letting the suspect off with far lesser charges.Retired Santa Fe Police Detective Paul Ytuarte was part of the Santa Fe Police Department for 17 years – 10 of those as a detective. Ytuarte said he collect