Investigating Fire and Homicide
You are called to investigate a crime scene consisting of a house and detached garage. Inside the house, the first responder discovered two dead victims: a man and a woman. Both appear to have died from gunshot wounds to the head, and one handgun is visible at the scene. It is unknown whether they were both victims of a homicide. The witness who called the police reports that the victims were known to have been in a romantic relationship until recently breaking up.
Create a Microsoft Word report that covers the questions listed below:
Identify a list of all possible trace, biological, and fingerprint evidence you would expect to find at the scene.
Describe the precautions that should be taken when collecting and preserving the evidence at the scene.
Describe the role of note taking, photography, and crime scene sketches and the importance of creating an accurate visual record of this crime scene.
After processing the scene inside the house, you are asked to assist in the garage, where a fire has caused considerable damage. The other investigators on the scene believe the fire was deliberately set. You will supplement their report by providing some general background regarding arson. For this part of your report, address the questions below:
Describe the three methods by which heat moves from one object or area to another.
Explain why it is important for an arson investigator to understand these concepts.
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