Homicide Investigations

Homicide Investigations

Introduction

It is important that the skills and techniques required for the solving of cases pertaining to the death of individuals is firmly entrenched in the minds of the investigators, so that they are aware of their duties and responsibilities, and may be able to accomplish their tasks in an effective and efficient manner. The main goal behind carrying out investigations as a result of death a certain individual is to punish the offender responsible for the crime and bring him/her to book. A clear and comprehensive knowledge of the sources of evidence is required in order to deal with homicide investigations in an effective manner. The investigators should be equipped with relevant knowledge of the procedures required for investigating homicides.

The success of an investigation is mainly based on the qualities of the sources which are essential for solving any homicide trial. It is pertinent to note the collection and preservation of evidence is done in an efficient manner, so that the trial may go on smoothly and the culprits can be brought to justice; the investigators need to be very careful when gathering information, in addition to the importance of preservation of information that has been collected. There has to be excellent coordination between the laboratory personnel and investigators, in order to find out pieces of information which are probative and also for priorities' establishment. There is also a need to highlight the significance of gathering DNA evidence, and the procedural analysis associated with it. The collection of DNA evidence is based on collection, identification, storage and transportation of all the gathered evidence. This paper is aimed at the examination of the main sources of the collection of evidence, preservation and presentation for a case related to homicide.

Thesis Statement

The main aim of this paper is to discuss the main sources of evidence required for a homicide investigation, and to examine the sources of the collection of evidence, in addition to the preservation and presentation of the evidence at a trial pertaining to a homicide case.

Discussion

For the resolution of any homicide case, investigations are very important which must be carried out in a fair and transparent manner, and they should be done in accordance with the law. The investigators should be well equipped with the techniques and skills required for the evidence to be collected, preserved and presented before a court of law. Thus, the significance of carrying out investigations for bringing dangerous criminals involved in murder to justice cannot be ignored. The knowledge of different kinds of homicides is necessary in order to investigative the homicide case in a successful manner.

The handling and controlling of the scene of crime is important, in addition to the documentation of the entire scene and the collection of evidence. The use of various technological innovations and forensic sciences are also pertinent in aiding the investigator. For an investigator, it is very important that he/she be able to preserve the scene of the death, and first officer duties are carried ...