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Homicide Crime Scene Analysis
Homicide Crime Scene Analysis
The homicide crime scene is the most important crime scene an investigator will
be called upon to respond to. Because of the nature of the crime (death by
violence or unnatural causes), can only be determined after a careful and
intelligent examination of the crime scene and after the professional and medical
evaluation of the various bits and pieces of evidence gathered by the investigator.
These bits and pieces may be in the form of trace evidence found at the scene,
statements taken from suspects, direct eyewitness accounts, or autopsy results.
Basic Principles For Homicide Investigation:-
1. Preliminary "Walk-Through":
2. Scene Presentation
3. STILL PHOTOGRAPHY:
4. SKETCHING:
The autopsy report concluded that the 48 year old victim sustained a matrix of severe injuries,
including a fracture of the thyroid neck cartilage and seven lacerations to the top and back of
her head consistent with blows from a blunt object.
BODY AT THE CRIME
SCENE
Experts concluded that the injuries
sustained were inconsistent with an
accidental fall down the stairs. As
Michael Peterson was the only person
at the residence at the time of
Kathleen's death, he was the prime
suspect, and was soon charged with
her murder. He pleaded not guilty.
FOLLOWING THE 7'S OF CRIME SCENE