Crime Scene: Homicide Investigation

Crime Scene: Homicide Investigation
Crime scenes search are conducted to investigate the parameters of the crime committed and seize and identify evidence connecting the victim and the perpetrator at the scene. In addition, the search establishes a link between evidence items and their associative value to the crime. Further, it helps identify actions that occurred in the commission of the offense, missing items, or those that should not be at the crime scene. Finally, the crime search helps identify the offender's method at the scene. This paper's sketches indicate that the offense committed was a homicide by gunshot. Thus, to brief the new investigator, a well-executed plan includes:
* Assessing the scene.
* Managing the scene.
* Documentation.
* Canvassing the area.
* Scene processing (photographing, videotaping, sketching, scene search, and fingerprinting).
In addition, examining the body and the evidence available (trace, pattern, and condition evidence) are some activities that will occur before notifying next of kin. 
Assessing the Scene
After arriving at the scene, I would record the arrival time and location of the stage. Also, I would record the weather and lighting conditions of the day. I would then record information about the reporting officer, their identity, police number, and other relevant information. Significantly, I would engage with the commanding officer at the scene to ensure they conducted their duty to ensure that the crime scene was safe and secure and that they documented what they observed and the state of the victim. After assessing the background, I would take control of the scene by watching the perimeter and requesting help from other investigators. In the scenario, areas of investigation include the interior and exterior of the house, the victim's body and clothes, all wooden areas, the Home's perimeter, the area around her body, all frontage areas, and a quick check on the Old Long road. The black woman was shot in the face by the offender. I would note that homicide crimes begin when the offender changes their intent to action. Thus, the primary crime scene in the scenario is outdoor, but the crime started indoors. Accordingly, I would delegate duties among the team members and assure them a thorough search is required to gather enough evidence. 
Evidence Collection
Geberth (2020) states that every perpetrator must go places or touch things by purpose or accident. Also, they must use an escape route from the scene, and evidence can be found in any of the places. Thus, as an investigator, understanding any object can contain proof is essential. From the scenario, photographing, documenting, and evaluating the activities that transpired would help to understand the motive behind the offense. 
Interior and Exterior of the House
First, photographing the house's interior, the door, the lamp on the floor, scattered clothes, and the overturned coffee table would provide pattern and conditional evidence. Second, sketching the scene would narrow down the evidence to what is relevant and exclude unnecessary details. In addition, videotaping will help further the investigation after the crime scene (Howell, 1999). Thus, the method that will b...