So who killed Victor Decker? We take you through several theories about what happened that night. Sometimes, a lack of evidence tells a chilling tale in itself.

Learn more about this case, see Victor Decker's text messages and the autopsy report at pilotonline.com/theshot.

Episode 7: Just be happy

A 7-part murder mystery.

The murder of Victor Decker is the only unsolved cop killing in Hampton Roads. 

If it wasn’t the perfect crime, it was close enough. 

Seven years after this decorated police officer was found with a bullet in his head, no one has been convicted — or even prosecuted. 

The Virginian-Pilot spent months peering into the shadows of this high-profile whodunnit, following its twists and turns, uncovering its dark secrets. 

Police and prosecutors say they’ve got Decker’s killers behind bars — even if it is for other crimes. 

There’s a good chance the real killer is still out there. 

Getting away with murder.