Homicide Case Study

Since homicide is a crime in which a life has been ended, it is highly important the investigation surrounding a homicide be taken seriously and be completed effectively. That is, it is critical for the investigator(s), and other branches of the investigation, to be highly trained in preserving a crime scene, as well as interpreting the evidence left at a crime scene, or surrounding the investigation. There are various techniques available to aid in the examination of a homicide crime scene, but none more importantly than what could be told be the body. The wounds that are on the body of a homicide victim, can provide valuable insight as to the circumstances surrounding the homicide. For instance, the type of wound and its location can reveal to investigators what kind of weapon was used, and if the wound could have been self-inflicted. Let us take for example, a homicide victim with

For instance, if we were investigating a murder conducted by a serial murder, the investigation differs greatly than that of the others. We must remember that a serial killer murders their victims with a time break in between, and may possibly travel between jurisdictions killing his/her victims. With that in mind, police agencies and the investigators must be open to complete transparency with other police agencies in order to apprehend the murderer. That is, police agencies must share critical information and evidence with each other because one may have something that the other does not. In addition, the police should inform the public, through media, about the investigation, and should be open to sharing some details to the public. One of the biggest tools in an agencies pocket, is the public. If done properly, the public can help apprehend some killers. In the end, time and transparency will inevitably bring the murderer to