by NITV Federal Services | Aug 1, 2017 | Case studies, Murders
Recovering a missing murder weapon is a major coup for law enforcement. Even with a confession, every bit of physical evidence adds weight to the prosecution’s case. The murder weapon often provides DNA for both the victim and the accused or evidence such as matching...
by NITV Federal Services | Jul 26, 2017 | Case studies, Court Cases, Sexual assault
Locking up sex offenders who prey on children is one of the most gratifying resolutions for police officers. The key is getting a confession from the perpetrator, but even once a confession is obtained, it can be challenging to convince a judge to allow admission of...
by NITV Federal Services | Jul 17, 2017 | Arson, Case studies, Sexual assault
Either getting a confession from a guilty individual or releasing an innocent person is the ultimate goal in the police interview room, but the interview process can be challenging. Most lawyers tell suspects not to talk or provide minimal responses without...
by NITV Federal Services | Jul 11, 2017 | Case studies, Murders
If a murder isn’t solved within the first few days, it becomes increasingly more difficult to resolve as time goes on. Potential witnesses or suspects can disappear or even die. If re-interviewed, they may forget important details. Unless DNA is collected at the crime...
by NITV Federal Services | Jul 6, 2017 | Case studies, Murders
Most murderers aren’t keen to confess their crimes and go to prison, so it wasn’t surprising when Jay Jones Baird provided police with inconsistent statements while being questioned about the death of his roommate. After all, investigators are often faced with...
by NITV Federal Services | Jun 27, 2017 | Case studies, Sexual assault
When a person calls 911 to report sexual assault, there is no time to debate whether these allegations are true. The alleged victim’s word must be taken at face value until further questioning and investigating can verify the story. But if allegations are proven...
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