Recovering a missing murder weapon is a major coup for law enforcement. Even with a confession, every bit of physical evidence adds weight to the prosecution’s case. The murder weapon often provides DNA for both the victim and the accused or evidence such as matching...
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Voice Stress Analysis in Court: Judge Allows Videotaped Confession in Child Molestation Case
Locking up sex offenders who prey on children is one of the most gratifying resolutions for police officers. The key is getting a confession from the perpetrator, but even once a confession is obtained, it can be challenging to convince a judge to allow admission of...
CVSA Exam of Sexual Assault Suspect Helps Resolve Arson Cases in Pennsylvania
Either getting a confession from a guilty individual or releasing an innocent person is the ultimate goal in the police interview room, but the interview process can be challenging. Most lawyers tell suspects not to talk or provide minimal responses without...
Cold Case Murder in Alabama Solved by Local Law Enforcement’s Use of the CVSA
If a murder isn’t solved within the first few days, it becomes increasingly more difficult to resolve as time goes on. Potential witnesses or suspects can disappear or even die. If re-interviewed, they may forget important details. Unless DNA is collected at the crime...