Serial Murder Case Analysis
Agnieszka Kucharska
How to successfully solve serial murder cases – ideas and discussion – Crimestoppers – key facts report.
The most important issues, factors regarding process of searching for ‘most wanted’ are shoved below:
• Identification of a Serial Murder Series
• Leadership
• Task Force Organization
• Resource Augmentation
• Communication
• Data Management
• Analytical Tools
• Medical Examiners/Coroners
• Administrative Issues
• Training
• ‘Cameleon’ effect
Historically, the first indication that a serial murderer was at work was when two or more cases were linked by forensic or behavioural evidence.
Identifying a homicide series is easier in rapidly-developing, high profile cases involving low risk …show more content…
Analytical Tools
The wide range of analytical resources available to law enforcement agencies is typically under-utilized at the onset of a serial murder investigation. Due to the voluminous amount of information characteristic of high profile investigations, critical lead information may be lost. The implementation of a tested and reliable case management system, as previously discussed, coupled with competent analytical staff, is imperative in serial murder investigations.
Crime analysts offer critical support to the investigation by developing timelines on victims and suspects, compiling matrices to highlight similar case elements, and providing general analytical support. Analysts should be assigned to the initial investigation group, so information can be sorted, compared, and charted to provide timely lead information.
Following the suggestion from the UK police officers I would suggest that review team of experienced investigators must be formed to assist the lead investigator(s) in filtering through the information gathered by analysts. The team should consist of two to four investigators from within the involved agencies, as well as the crime analysts. The team must remain intact throughout the investigation, to maintain the case …show more content…
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How to successfully solve serial murder cases – ideas and discussion – Crimestoppers – key facts report.
The most important issues, factors regarding process of searching for ‘most wanted’ are shoved below:
• Identification of a Serial Murder Series
• Leadership
• Task Force Organization
• Resource Augmentation
• Communication
• Data Management
• Analytical Tools
• Medical Examiners/Coroners
• Administrative Issues
• Training
• ‘Cameleon’ effect
Historically, the first indication that a serial murderer was at work was when two or more cases were linked by forensic or behavioural evidence.
Identifying a homicide series is easier in rapidly-developing, high profile cases involving low risk …show more content…
Analytical Tools
The wide range of analytical resources available to law enforcement agencies is typically under-utilized at the onset of a serial murder investigation. Due to the voluminous amount of information characteristic of high profile investigations, critical lead information may be lost. The implementation of a tested and reliable case management system, as previously discussed, coupled with competent analytical staff, is imperative in serial murder investigations.
Crime analysts offer critical support to the investigation by developing timelines on victims and suspects, compiling matrices to highlight similar case elements, and providing general analytical support. Analysts should be assigned to the initial investigation group, so information can be sorted, compared, and charted to provide timely lead information.
Following the suggestion from the UK police officers I would suggest that review team of experienced investigators must be formed to assist the lead investigator(s) in filtering through the information gathered by analysts. The team should consist of two to four investigators from within the involved agencies, as well as the crime analysts. The team must remain intact throughout the investigation, to maintain the case …show more content…
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