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 …show more content…
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the investigation surrounding a homicide should be taken seriously and be completed effectively.
- Analyzes how wounds on a victim's body can provide valuable insight as to the circumstances surrounding the homicide. 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.
- Explains that the location of the wound can inform investigators as to what type of crime they are dealing with.
- Explains that a study conducted in paris examined 107 homicide cases to determine the relationship between injury severity score and survival time.
- Explains that rigor mortis, which is the stiffening of muscles after death, can help investigators determine when the victim died.
- Explains postmortem levity can help investigators determine a time of death as well as if the body has been moved from its original position.
- Explains that there are different types of murderers that plague our society. a serial murder is a murder of separate victims with time break within the victims. some notable serial killers are theodore bundy and jeffery dahmer
- Explains that a mass murder is the murder of four or more people in one incident, followed by sensational murders, such as robert stewart, charles witman, and others.
- Explains that a spree murder is killing two or more people in multiple locations. thomas "tj" lane was the assailant in the chardon high school shooting.
- Opines that police agencies and investigators must be open to complete transparency in order to apprehend the murderer.
- Opines that the need for transparency with other police agencies and the public greatly diminishes, but if the killer is still at large, the transparency method could help catch the fugitive.
- Concludes that rigor mortis and postmortem levity can help investigators narrow down the time of death, as well as determine if the body changed positions after death.
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
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- Explains how forensic anthropologists determine the age of a victim by looking at several regions of the body, such as the epiphyses and the diaphysis.
- Explains that identifying perimortem and post mortem injuries isn't as straightforward as determining an antemortem injury. bones that are broken while the person is still alive break differently than those broken after the incident.
- Explains how the forensic anthropologist's first job is to determine sex, age, and race of the victim.
- Explains that forensic anthropologists determine whether a victim is of native american, european or african ancestry by looking at the characteristics of the skull.
- Explains that the forensic anthropologist examines perimortem injuries more closely to determine the manner of death.
- Cites lovell, n. c., sauer, and thomas. the timing of injuries and manner of death: distinguishing between antemortem,
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- Explains that forensic science is misleading because it suggests only one type of science, but this is not the case. detectives have to figure out why and how a crime was committed.
- Explains that forensic investigations require skills of specially trained scientists, police, engineers, doctors, and others. the more evidence against a person, the greater the chance of conviction.
- Explains that murder detectives usually work in pairs and approach a crime scene with five basic questions: did the death take place at the crime site or elsewhere?
- Explains that the term "scene processing" refers to the series of steps taken to investigate a crime scene.
- Explains that crime investigation begins at the place where the crime was committed. the area must be secluded and secured to prevent the destruction of critical physical evidence that can lead police to link the criminals to the victim.
- Explains that the first police officer is responsible for preventing other non-crucial police workers and citizens from entering the scene and often establishes a border around the crime scene with ropes or tapes.
- Explains that forensic photographers take pictures of the crime scene and provide a permanent record. sketches, videos, and notes are used as visual evidence, but only photos are presented in court.
- Explains that the crime scene technician is a professional in discovering and identifying physical evidence. the scene and each bit of evidence is carefully photographed and then properly collected and trained to avoid contamination.
- Explains spiral searches are for crimes that happen in small areas, for example, a house. they start from inside the room where the crime occurred and then spread outwards.
- Advises that all evidence taken from a crime scene should be protected, so that it is not contaminated, damaged, lost, or broken. items should not be picked up by bare hand unless gloves are worn.
- Explains that document analysis covers the physical, chemical, and structural properties of papers and inks.
- Explains the differences in inks used for identification and aging, such as the chemical and dye combinations used to make them.
- Explains that experts believe that no two individuals write exactly the same. people may write in very similar styles but each has an individual way of forming and joining letters. disguised writing makes style characteristics even harder to detect.
- Explains that forensic examiners analyze differences in typed or mechanically printed documents. typewriters used a particular typeface or font.
- Explains that document examiners don't need visible print to link a person or machine to crime. they can use any marks left on the paper.
- Explains that audio or sound analysis can provide vital clues in forensic science. it can pick up faint background noises or conversations that can help identify a speaker.
- Explains that forensic investigators are always looking to improve the way they compare images of identifying evidence, such as shoe prints, faces, and fingerprints with simple held on databases.
- Explains that fingerprints are a guaranteed method of identification because each person's fingertips are unique and fingerprint ridges appear in three pattern types; loop, whorls, and arches.
- Explains loops and whorls are the most common types of fingerprint patterns. they form a circular pattern which looks like bull’s-eyes on dartboards.
1363 wordsRead More - First Degree Murder Case Studyopinion essayFisch, Harmanpreet Kaur drank alcohol and did cocaine. She then went to Mrs. Fisch’s address,
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- Explains that fisch, harmanpreet kaur drank alcohol and did cocaine. she then went to mrs. fisch’s address, snuck into her bedroom window and killed her by stabbing her in the heart.
- Analyzes the mens rea aspect of this case. she searched mrs. fisch’s address beforehand because she had planned to murder her all along. alcohol and cocaine were not the sole reason for this murder.
- Explains that ms. kaur stabbed mrs. fisch three times in the heart, which shows aggravation, and engaged in a felony which was breaking and entering her.
- Opines that ms. kaur did commit murder and broke into mrs. fisch’s house, but she does not deserve the death penalty.
- Explains that ms. kaur is getting the death penalty instead of a life sentence because she has been diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.
- Explains that the death penalty is given because the person will continue to be a threat even though they will be in prison. california is one of the states where prisoners can be let out early for good behavior.
- Explains that there were two studies to examine how labeling a person mentally ill can affect legal decisions. the first study used mock jury design and compared the effects.
- Explains that female jurors were negatively compared to the other two, despite having done the exact same crime under the same circumstances.
- Explains that the study examined the effect of an expert giving testimony about a defendant with mental disorder and one who did not. both defendants had done the same crime.
- Explains that society perceives people with mental illnesses as more dangerous and more likely to commit a crime.
- Explains that most americans are against the death penalty, but the people who read about the juvenile who had psychopathic traits thought he should be sentenced to death.
- Explains that the death penalty is revenge for what the convicted did to the victim and the effect it had on their family and friends. revenge was acceptable back in the middle ages, but things are different in modern times.
- Explains that revenge should not belong in the criminal justice system. there was a case of an elderly man who was sentenced to death.
- Argues that the death penalty is a ridiculous treatment that would cost money and resources to save him from heart attack and then spend even more on drugs to execute him.
- Argues that the death penalty sends a message, but the message is not resonating with everyone. if someone genuinely wants to commit an atrocious crime, they are not going to be deterred.
- Opines that the death penalty would have to happen sooner for a better chance of deterrence. medium heat works just as well as high heat.
- Explains that the cost of putting someone on death row, investigating to make sure that they are guilty, and then executing them is more costly than giving them a life sentence.
- Explains that only 33 percent of the united states population is for the death penalty. the trials and appeals are costly and can take years.
- Opines that ms. kaur's first-degree murder is punishable by death, but that does not mean she deserves to be sentenced to death. studies have shown that people are biased when it comes to defendants with mental illness.
- Opines that the death penalty is not a good deterrence. medium punishment has the same effect as high punishment.
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- Explains that a typical cardboard six pack container of cold beer (bottles) on the floor near the beer cooler will not be processed owing to its distance from the crime scene.
- Advises that one spent bullet embedded in the wall behind the counter should be sent to the lab for closer analysis.
- Explains that the first officer at the scene is interviewed for the initial reconstruction of the crime that has taken place.
- Explains that each person present at the crime scene is to be interviewed on the basis of information collection.
- Explains that each witness is to express his/her own version of the crime commitment in order to define personal attitude and connection with the case.
- Recommends sending all the available evidence to the laboratory expertise, though non-porous substances should preserve the imprint with the preliminary processing.
- Explains that the "quick pick" lottery ticket on counter has a blood-like impression on it. the paper is porous so the imprint can be processed further.
- Explains that a blue steel 38 caliber revolver with reddish-brown spots should be handled in the field with the help of super glue fuming as the evidence might be destroyed while laboratory delivery.
- Explains that two hair-like fibers on the revolver are not to be processed except for the collecting into the sealed evidence bag. only microscopic analysis can be of assistance.
- Explains that a ripped open cardboard carton on the floor in front of the counter may be observed for visible imprints and should be sent to the laboratory.
- Opines that a crude map and directions to the store drawn / written in pencil should be collected for laboratory expertise, as it might have belonged to criminal(s) and can contain fingerprints.
- Explains that evidence analysis and ranging is the most crucial stage of investigation. the crime scene investigation protocol includes interview, examination, photographing, sketching and processing itself.
- Explains how a $20 cigar box can be processed depending on the surface type, super glue fuming, and blood splatter. fresh-looking cigarette butt is to be collected with the forceps and packed into the plastic bag.
- Explains that the investigation period includes questioning of the probable witnesses who deliver the information about the crime to the police and contact the investigator to bring the criminal to justice.
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- Explains that serial murder investigations are the most difficult cases for investigators, as they require time, money, and resources. ted kaczynski, the unabomber, was an example of the commitment required to investigate.
- Explains that serial killers fantasize about how they intend to kill their victims and leave little evidence at the scene for investigators to follow up with. they also target persons that may not be missed for some time.
- Explains that reactive policing involves patrolling communities, responding to emergency calls of service, and conducting investigations in an effort to follow up reported crimes.
- Explains that proactive policing is meant to stop crime before it occurs through various programs, response units, and collaboration between law enforcement and communities.
- Recommends using the national law enforcement teletype system (nlets) messages, vicap alerts, and the leo website as a link for information sharing between agencies.
- Explains how investigators can be proactive during a serial murder case, such as utilizing the media contacts to send out press releases. the btk killer responded numerous times and eventually identified him as dennis rader.
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- Describes how their homicide case began when the shreveport police department received a 911 call about the black male's body. they responded to the scene and began documenting the crime scene.
- Explains that the city coroner responded to the scene and identified the deceased as 23-year-old rod dixon. the witness said he saw four black men in the park.
- Narrates how a witness identified the four young men seen that night in the park. after interviewing all three suspects, they discovered that they killed the victim during an argument over the gun used in an earlier robbery.
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- Opines that the wounds explain what happened in a wrongful death, it all depends on where and when the victim was shot. the victim's background provides information about whether the death was an accident, suicide or homicide
- Explains the various types of wounds that can help investigators know more about the manner of death. forensic pathologists investigate medical examination of the body and relate evidence to autopsy findings.
- Explains that the extensive cause of death in a gunshot victim is usually internal hemorrhaging and shock.
- Explains that a wrongful death can be determined as either inconsiderate or unjustified, the response of one person’s actions leads to the death of another person.
- Explains that robbery is the taking of personal belongings, taking them off of a person, or taking it in front of the person’s residence, usually by force or by threatening them.
- Opines that an investigation of a homicide or suicide is really the same for any other crime; it might depend upon the suppleness, rationale, and dedication of investigators.
- Opines that investigators are more likely in clearing a homicide if they have arrived within 30 minutes from when they were advised.
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- Explains that the legal system in the united states doesn't have a lot of gray areas when it comes to murder cases, but there are cases involving children where the law needs to be viewed with exceptions.
- Explains that biological development during early childhood is a concept that judges must take into measure. the limbic system controls everything from emotions and memory to the production of hormones.
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- Explains that children's emotions are subject to a developmental curve, and that if not regulated, they can become out of control.
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1160 wordsRead More - Forensic Science and Investigationscomparative essayGeberth, Vernon J. (1983). Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Technics. Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc.
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- Explains that adair, thomas w., and dobersen, michael j. a case of suicidal hanging staged as homicide.
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- Concludes that the victim staged his death as a homicide. without recognizing these types of clues may lead to uncalled-for, postponed and expensive investigations.
- Explains that practical homicide investigation: tactics, procedures, and forensic technics. savolainen, peter & lundeberg, joakim.
1188 wordsRead More - Forensics Sciencesexplanatory essay"Forensic science." UXL Encyclopedia of Science. U*X*L, 2007. Student Resources in Context. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.
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- Describes the different types of forensic scientists, including odontologists, anthropologists, and toxicologists.
- Explains that math plays a large role in forensic science from the very beginning. the written test assures that students are ready for the rigorous math aspects in the career itself.
- Explains that forensic scientists' job is to find what criminals left behind at a crime scene. they are required to participate in annual training blocks lasting about three days to maintain their certification.
- Describes uxl encyclopedia of science, 2007. student resources in context.
- Explains that forensic scientists use evidence from the crime scene to determine the guilt or innocence of a suspect on trial.
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- Explains that toxicology is a topic covered in the gale encyclopedia of science.
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- Analyzes how the csi effect has created an unrealistic portrayal of the criminal justice system.
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1812 wordsRead More - Indiana Murder Case Studyexplanatory essayMohamedtaha Omar, Muhannad Adam Tairab, and Adam Kamel Mekki were killed in what police are calling an "execution-style" murder. They three were shot at "party house" in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The house was rented out by owners who live in Indianapolis and have very little supervision over the property, according to the Washington Post. The place was frequently used as a party house by immigrants of African descent. According to the police, the house was on their radar for drug and gang activity. According to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, none of the victims had known gang affiliations.
In this essay, the author
- Describes how three immigrants were killed in an execution-style murder at a party house in fort wayne, indiana. the house was on police's radar for drug and gang activity.
- Explains that ibrahim hooper, spokesman for the council on american-islamic relations, believes the case should be viewed as a hate crime because two of the three men were muslim.
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- Explains that police have not determined a motive for the killing but said that it would have been nearly impossible for one person to have carried out the attack so they are looking for multiple suspects.
364 wordsRead More - Trace Evidenceexplanatory essayBelieve it or not, wounds from a victim are also evidence. The wound can allow the investigators to match up any marks that could have been made from the weapon and therefore allows them to determine at what angle, distance, and how fast the weapon was used.
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- Explains that crime scene investigators use trace evidence to solve cases and convict criminals.
- Explains that edmond locard discovered trace evidence in 1877. he founded the institute of lyon's institute of criminalistics and worked on criminal identification methods, including poroscopy and graphometry.
- Explains that hair at a crime scene is usually found on the floor near whatever was used to commit the crime. dna can also be pulled from it.
- Explains that fibers are found mostly on clothing, furniture, carpeting, and blankets at a crime scene. cross-transfer of fiber evidence occurs where person-to-person contact was established.
- Explains that glass from doors, decorations, or windows can be found on clothing, shoes, tools, skin, and even the weapon. different types of glass break and shatter differently and hold fingerprints.
- Explains that the majority of paint chips are from hit and run cases involving automobiles.
- Explains that dust and dirt can determine many things to help an investigation along. most soil samples will come from the top soil and only need to be a little bit over one tablespoon. pollen allows investigators to know if they suspect or victim were outdoors.
- Explains that firearms that are left behind at a crime scene can be extremely helpful. evidence includes the firearm itself, ammunition, componets, and residue. bullets are never taken away from where they penetrated.
- Explains that fluids include semen, saliva, sweat, and vomit and are usually found at scenes where drugs, alcohol, or poisons are involved.
- Explains that investigators estimate the time of a crime by how dry any blood is. the shape of the blood evidence can provide them with information as to what may have happened.
- Explains that shoeprints are impressions on a soft surface, such as dirt. they show individual signs of wear, and are extremely unique.
- Explains that bit marks are unique as each tooth in a person's mouth has different wear patterns and its shape and size will be different depending on how old the person is.
- Explains that while tools are made the same way everytime in a factory, the wear and use of the tool can change the way its blade or edges look. a took also picks up tiny pieces of trace evidence such as metal, and paint while it's being used.
- Explains that wounds from a victim are also evidence, allowing investigators to match up any marks that could have been made from the weapon.
- Explains that everyone has a different handwriting and different characteristics that make it unique. computers are also unique in the way they type and print out things.
- Opines that a crime scene investigator will find evidence no matter how small and use it to find, prosecute, and convict criminals.
1592 wordsRead More - Crime Victims, An Introduction To Victimologyargumentative essayA complete victimology with all of its facets being utilized, such as forensic evidence, interviews, technological advances, photos and help from other agencies such as the FBI when needed is essential in quickly resolving a vicious crime and catching the correct person. While it takes an hour of dedicated, highly trained individuals on T.V. to complete the victimology process with the arrest of the guilty party, it is not always so in real life because of limitations in resources and people. Victimology is a continuously growing and expanding tool which continues to aid and guide law enforcement in their pursuit of criminals and justice for the dead and other crime victims as well as their families and the community they reside(d) in as well.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that csi, the first forty-eight, date line, law and order and criminal justice are examples of shows that roll out a visual of the term victimology.
- Explains that the first part of box 1.1 breaks down all the individual actions that make up the whole of victimology. photographers are called in to memorialize the scene such as the victim, their positioning and the position of items around them.
- Explains that officers are sent out to interview witnesses, neighbors, family members, friends, and possible foes of the individual. finger prints and dna samples are collected and taken to the proper places for analysis.
- Explains that law enforcement agencies now have access to cell phones, cell phone towers, and texting. social media is critical to a search.
- Explains that victimology is sometimes a dream too good to be true for many areas in the usa. csi and other shows demonstrate how this process might work under the most ideal of conditions.
- Opines that real life seems to be less than ideal in many instances. large cities, situated in ideal locations, do have access to situations and settings like those we see played out on screen, but smaller communities and rural settings such as those found here in much of missouri.
- Compares ava, kansas city, and gainesville, missouri, which has a population of almost 700 people.
- Explains that size affects the size and type of law enforcement in ava and other small communities.
- Explains the drawbacks of small towns such as ava, where basic community services are outsourced due to a lack of training and educational requirements and undesirable backgrounds.
- Analyzes how the lower financial base of ava residents has hit the law enforcement community and their options hard.
- Explains that ava has ten officers, but three are the most that work at the same time. the crime rate is higher than all the other small towns around it, except mansfield.
- Explains that ava is listed as often having no murders on murder charts. the community knows that this is not true, as there have been at least three youths murdered during drug deals and a couple of older people.
- Explains that forensic evidence, interviews, technological advances, photos, and help from other agencies such as the fbi are essential in quickly resolving a vicious crime and catching the correct person.
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