What type of photographs are taken first at the crime scene? What should these photos show and from where should they be taken?

What will be an ideal response?


The first pictures the photographer takes are overview photographs that show the entire scene and surrounding area, including points of exit and entry. These photographs should be taken from the outside borders of the scene.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____________ involves killing someone without specific intent

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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This research suggests that crimes are more likely to occur closer to an offender's domicile and that the farther away he/she travels from home base the fewer crimes they will commit

a. traveling crime b. road crime c. vacation crime d. journey-to-crime

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According to Holmes and Holmes, a person who plans an escape route following the killing aftermath falls into which mass murderer classification?

a. ideological mass murderer b. disciple-type killer c. psychotic killer d. set-and-run killer

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