The Epiphany
John knew that Kyle would not have made such a fuss about an idiotic party trick. He shared his opinion with the rest of his crew, and they agreed that the famous Kyle would not have gone out of his way to bring old officers to the scene unless it warranted such attention. That was when a new disturbing detail came into view, one that would bring this case back into a disturbing light once more.
The Conspiracy
Amazingly, Mr. Smith was the one to be struck with inspiration. It was clear that Kyle had been overjoyed to be reunited with his old partner and best friend, John. Smith knew that his new pet had been glum, and it was clear that being away from John had caused the pooch to feel depressed. It was almost like Kyle knew that if he uncovered a potential crime scene that his former partner would come running.