CC The Criminal Investigations Involve Interrogating Suspects Discussion

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Discussion Specifics

Watch

The short clip from Investigation Discovery about the “West Memphis Three” and also conduct independent research from reliable resources about the case.

Discuss

Before watching this film, what were your thoughts about criminal investigations in general?

Your thoughts on this case and the investigation.

In your opinion, what are the top three factors for successfully solving a criminal investigation.

In your opinion, what are the top three traits of a criminal investigator?

Instructions

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Reply:

Discussion board: Unit 1 Criminal Investigation. West Memphis Three.

1. Before watching this film, what were your thoughts about criminal investigations in general? My initial thoughts of criminal investigations are not liable investigators. Investigators are the key to what evidence is gathered against the perpetrator of the crime that was committed. When we have investigators who drop the ball and do bad investigating, you find innocent people behind bars. How often does this happen, more than we think.#Evaluate.
2. Your thoughts on this case and the investigation. : I don’t feel that any good investigating came about in this case. Doing some research it is said that the boys stated that they never even heard of the deceased boys before. In an interview, unaccompanied without a lawyer, Damien took a polygraph test. It was said that the polygraph test showed that he was not being truthful, and immediately, it was said because of this they committed the murders. Damien’s mother also made a statement that he was home with her that night talking to two girls on the phone. There is a lot of testimony that was taken place in this case that was noted but overlooked, which ultimately convicted the three of murder. The case has taken a turn and new evidence has been sought out, and for the case to be closed #Analyze
3. In your opinion, what are the top three factors for successfully solving a criminal investigation? Three factors in a criminal investigation would be, to determine if a crime has been committed, to gather evidence that is key to the crime that has been committed, and to provide evidence that will support the conviction of the guilty party.
4. In your opinion, what are the top three traits of a criminal investigator? Patience is number one in a criminal investigator’s position. Rushing through an investigation will lead to not enough evidence or evidence that is irrelevant to the case being worked. Being an unbiased criminal investigator is also important. If you have a biased investigator, would he/she try to collect evidence that is sufficient enough to prove that the person being charged didn’t commit the crime? Integrity, quality of being honest, and strong moral principles is also a characteristic that is a must have. #understand. (415)

Linder, D. (1995-2022) The Memphis Three Trials: A Chronology. UMKC School of Law. Retrieved from URL Christina Cost on Feb 9 at 5:04pmMelissa Fabela on Feb 9 at 7:05pmReply