WK2 DISCUSSION QUESTION

Crime Scene 2 During the early morning hours of September 12, 2008, an elderly couple taking a walk discovered what seemed to be the body of a young female near the bank of a river. The man and woman walked back to their car, drove to their house, and called the police. Investigators arrived at the crime scene around 10 a.m. Evidence: A woman’s purse: There is a purse near the victim's body, and by examining the contents of the bag, investigators identified the victim was a 21-year-old black female college student. This might be important information in further investigations when meeting the victim's friends, classmates, and teachers and when trying to determine the motive for the murder. Also, the victim's driving license is missing. This evidence might not be important at this point but could be important later in the investigation. Body was moved: The victim's body was moved. This is an important piece of information that helps the profiler determine whether the murderer is an organized or disorganized offender. Lacerations on the neck: There are swollen marks around the victim's neck, which indicates that the victim probably was strangled to death, most likely with a belt. Although this evidence is important in identifying the cause of death, missing this evidence would not be detrimental to the profile because an autopsy would reveal that the cause of death was strangulation. Sexual assault: The victim was sexually assaulted. This is a critical piece of evidence for the profiler. Knowing that the victim was sexually assaulted provides some insight about the type of murderer on the loose. Moreover, knowing that the victim was sexually assaulted while alive, and not post-mortem, helps to determine the typology of the murderer. Red bracelet found near the body: While this evidence might be useful in tying a suspect to the crime scene, it will not help the profiler create a profile of the murderer. Body near a river: The victim's body was found near the river. This evidence might not be important at this point but could be important later in the investigation. You have collected all the evidence. Please proceed to the next crime scene.