Well, the cop, of course, is a very decent professional... he already went to do the cleaning. So he doesn't really believe in his nephew's innocence, but just wants him to rise to the highest level.
It was unexpected, I admit. Artyom's mom also didn't think that she could leave her DNA there. And I have this assumption that either this cop killed Lera, or all those who see her killed.
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