What are the common motives in fire deaths?

What will be an ideal response?


In fire deaths, the following motives should be kept in mind by investigators:

1. Destruction or mutilation of the body to conceal the identity of the decedent
2. Destruction or mutilation of the body to conceal the true cause or manner of death
3. Incineration of the body with homicidal intent
4. Incineration of the body to collect on an insurance policy
5. Suicide with an accelerant
6. An attempt by a suicide victim to hide the cause of death
7. A victim trapped in a building burned by an arsonist or by accident

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Which of the following agencies facilitates legal trade and travel?

A. Enforcement and Removal Operations B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection C. The Federal Bureau of Investigation D. The Internal Revenue Service

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A(n) _____ is a formal written accusation submitted to the court by the prosecutor, alleging that a specified person has committed a specified crime.

a. arrest warrant b. information c. indictment d. criminal complain

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Texas State University–San Marcos worked with the San Marcos, Texas, Police Department to develop the ____________________ campaign

a. Achieving Community Together (ACT) b. Increasing Arrest Rates (IAR) c. Community Crime Control (CCR) d. Keeping Campuses Safe (KCF)

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