@buzz-meeks saidWell the differences are interesting and which is best could be debated.
Alas, he did not, although he implied that it might be the case. The detective (main character) seemed glad to wash his hands of it afterwards, even though he was present during the occurrence. I will just put that part down to the author not fulfilling my needs as a reader in that case. Thanks all for the replies. I was truly curious.