Holmes & Holmes (2009) outline the
organized/disorganized model of crime scene analysis
within this unit’s assigned readings. The approach
requires that the profiler move beyond the static nature
of evidence and use the items to make greater analysis of
the offender. In policing, officers and detectives often
assume a linear approach to the evidence field, using the
articles as a means to establish and meet the charging
elements of the crime assigned and as a way and means
to identify and track an offender. Using the picture
(included), please make an assessment of the type of
offender that may be associated with this crime scene.
Please support your analysis with information from the
assigned readings and other ancillaries.. Yes, I know that
it is a single picture. Often, profiliers are asked for an
interpretation based upon limited evidentiary items. The
reason for this is that detectives often keep key evidence
stores confidential in an effort to positively identify
offenders. By keeping critical evidentiary items
confidential, detectives are able to determine if suspect
statements are valid by cross-referencing what they
reveal to what is known about the crime scene. Profilers
are not always informed as to all key evidence stores.
