It's 4BC and I'm a baker in Rome, I've just been murdered in my home. What are the chances the authorities find my killer, and how would they go about doing it?

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I'm living in Ancient Rome and I just murdered someone. What chances do I have of getting caught?

Short answer: murder was considered to be a private matter between citizens. Your family will be responsible for finding your killer and bringing them to court, and only then would the authorities get involved.