Exam 1:Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques

When the head strikes a fixed object (i.e. falls), the cerebral contusion will be more severe on the point of the brain which is contralateral from the skin damage. This is referred to as a contrecoup injury.

Homosexual-related homicides, like all sex-related homicides, include interpersonal violence oriented disputes and assaults, forced anal and/or oral sodomy, lust murders and other acts of sexual perversion, and serial killings.

Physical evidence refers to any tangible article, small or large, which tends to prove or disprove a point in question. It may be used to reconstruct a crime, identify participants, or confirm or discredit an alibi.

The PSYCHOLOGICAL AUTOPSY is a collaborative procedure involving law enforcement and mental health experts who attempt to determine the state-of-mind of a person prior to the fatal act.

In the investigation of a series of killings, as in serial murder cases, the investigator should concentrate most of his or her efforts on the first established case. This theory is based upon the premise that the serial killer usually makes most of his mistakes during the first kill.

Autoerotic fatalities are accidental deaths, which involve hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), fantasy, and solo sex?related activities. There may be evidence of cross dressing and/or bizarre rituals, including sophisticated sex paraphilias.

Suicide notes are direct communications indicating an intent to commit suicide. The notes may be instructional and/or admonishing and often times have mixed emotional content including positive and negative feelings.

A stab wound is deeper than it is wide and is often associated with internal bleeding.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five (5) crime scene contaminators?

The principle of Practical Homicide Investigation is, "If you don't do it right the first time, go back and do it again".

Which one of the following is NOT one of the four (4) major clusters of depressive symptoms in clinical depression.

If there is a limited amount of genetic material, DNA analysis can still be undertaken through a process called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The basis of PCR is that it mimics the cell's ability to replicate DNA.

Blood type can be determined from feces.

Chemical processes to enhance fingerprints on paper are as follows: iodine fuming, ninhydrin, silver nitrate and the laser.

PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A "D" FOR DISORGANIZED ON THE LINES BELOW INDICATING THE TYPE OF OFFENDER WHO ENGAGES IN THIS ACTIVITY -________ Weapon is typically one of choice and brought with subject to the scene.

Mucopolysacchrides are ground substance found in abrasions as well as other skin injuries, especially in sexual assaults. Mucopolysacchrides do not react to reagents such as Toluidine Blue, Methylene Blue, or Azure.

PRACTICAL HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION is simply a re-emphasis on the basic time-proven methodologies, an appreciation for the investigative process, an understanding of the dynamics of human behavior, and a comprehension of the most current scientific applications. P.H.I. stresses Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques.

The pugilistic attitude or distorted position, which a body assumes in fire is caused by the contraction of the muscles due to the pain experienced from the heat of the fire.

PLACE AN "O" FOR ORGANIZED AND A "D" FOR DISORGANIZED ON THE LINES BELOW INDICATING THE TYPE OF OFFENDER WHO ENGAGES IN THIS ACTIVITY -________ May take a trophy from the victim and give it to a significant person in his life .Girlfriend, wife, etc.)

In comparing typologies the organized Offender is most likely to be defined as Psychopathic while the disorganized Offender is more likely to be described as Psychotic.