CJ Week 6

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Robert Dillard Gathering Information Describe the next steps that you would take on a scene that would be effective in identifying additional witnesses and evidence. Include police resources that should be consulted or utilized to further the investigation at this point. Revisiting the Crime Scene: Return to the crime scene to look for any new clues or evidence that may have been missed during the initial investigation. This includes searching for any physical evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, or potential murder weapons that might have been overlooked. CCTV Footage: Check for any security cameras in the vicinity of the crime scene or nearby establishments that might have captured relevant footage. This could provide insights into who entered or left the scene around the time of the murder. Interview Building Tenants: Reinterview building tenants to check if anyone has recalled new information or if their initial statements need further clarification. Forensic Analysis: Analyze any collected evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA samples, and fibers, to determine if they match the victim, the suspect, or anyone else. Review Phone Records: Look into the phone records of the victim, the suspect, and potential witnesses to identify any communication that may be relevant to the case, including calls or messages around the time of the murder. Interview:

Cognitive Interview Model: This model focuses on allowing the suspect to provide a free narrative while the investigator listens actively and asks open- ended questions to encourage a detailed and coherent account of events. This approach helps to uncover inconsistencies in the suspect's story and identify potential areas for further investigation. Five questions for Vanessa Montros: Can you describe your relationship with Mathew R. Brewster? Did you have any conflicts or disagreements with him in the past? Where were you on the evening of [date of the murder]? Can you provide a detailed timeline of your activities? Did you see anyone near Mathew's apartment around the time of the murder, or did you notice any unusual or suspicious activity? Were there any visitors or unusual occurrences in your apartment building around the time of the murder that you can recall? Can you remember any conversations or interactions you had with Mathew in the days leading up to the incident? Anything that might shed light on his state of mind? Interrogation: Two circumstances under which Vanessa Montros needs to be Mirandized: 1. Arrest: If there's a moment when the decision is made to formally arrest Vanessa Montros, the Miranda rights should be read to her before any further

questioning takes place. This is to ensure she is aware of her rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. 2. Change in Custodial Situation: If there's a significant change in her custodial situation that could impact her freedom of movement or reasonable belief that she's free to leave (e.g., moving from a voluntary interview to a formal interrogation), she should be Mirandized again to make sure she understands the change in her legal status. Arrest: A specific circumstance for a legal search of the premises would be: Exigent Circumstances: If there's a reasonable belief that evidence related to the crime example, the murder weapon might be destroyed, lost, or moved, or if there's a threat to public safety or the safety of officers, a warrantless search of the premises could be conducted. However, this requires immediate action due to the urgent nature of the circumstances. The officer must be able to justify the need for such an action based on the specific situation.

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Sources Kären Matison Hess. 2022. Criminal Investigation. 12th edition Cengage Publishing textbook available in CRJ320 course room.

CJ Week 6

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