IX. Describe the crime scene closely to the text. X. The Preliminari Investigation at the Scene by the Homicide Investigator
X. The Preliminari Investigation at the Scene by the Homicide Investigator. Describing the Scene.
A complete description of the dead body and the surrounding area, covering the following items, should be entered in the notebook of the investigator upon arrival.
1. Sex, appearance, age, build, colour of hair of the deceased and a description of the deceased clothing.
2. Evidence of injury and apparent cause of death.
3. Are the bloodstains wet or dry?
4. What is the condition of the body (lividity, rigor, etc.)?
5. Describe the colour of the blood (bright or brown).
6. Note any tears in clothing and evidence of gunshot or stab wounds.
7. Careful examination of the hands. Are there any wounds or a weapon.
8. Note whether or not there is any jewelry (rings, watches, gold chains, etc.). If there is no jewelry, make a negative notation. The defense has been known to resort to dirty tactics during trials. If they can make you appear like a thief to discredit your testimony, they will do it.
9. Describe the immediate surroundings.
a. the position of the body in relation to the articles in the room.
b. note doors, windows, furniture, etc.
10. If a weapon is nearby, take detailed notes. Do not handle.
11. Look for bullet holes or fired shells.
12. In poison or drug- overdose cases, note presence of drugs, bottles or glasses.
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