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Interviewing during a crime scene review is a critical part of the investigation process. It involves gathering detailed information from witnesses, victims, suspects, and sometimes bystanders to reconstruct the events and gather evidence.

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A strength of a case study is madeleine mccann‘s disappearance. Whilst this case didn’t go very far and never had a definite answer many interviews led to the police figuring out where she had disappeared, what time and who was last with her.

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Interviews can be useful for solving many types of crime cases. For example, it can be used in murder cases to gather information of the suspects, for example, where they were, what they are doing and their intentions. Interviews can be used to explain court procedures and other legal procedures that the suspect will have to go through. It can be used to gather evidence to be used in court and could potentially involve a confession from the suspect.

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One weakness of a case study is the zodiac killer. The zodiac killer was a serial killer in California around the late 1960’s who has five known victims. The police interviewed many people in order to track down the killer, however the killer was never found, even after sending letters taunting the police.

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STRENGTHS

Direct Information Gathering

First-Hand Accounts: Interviews provide direct insights from witnesses, victims, and suspects, offering perspectives that physical evidence alone cannot.

Clarifying Details: Interviewing allows investigators to clarify ambiguities and gather detailed descriptions of events, actions, and individuals involved.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Real-Time Responses: Investigators can adapt their questions based on the interviewee's responses, allowing for dynamic information gathering.

Follow-Up: Interviews can be revisited multiple times to gather more information or verify previous statements.

Corroborative Potential

Cross-Verification: Statements from multiple witnesses can be compared to identify consistencies and discrepancies, strengthening the overall case.

Contextual Evidence: Interviews can provide context that supports or challenges physical evidence, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the crime.

WEAKNESSES

Influence and Contamination

External Influences: Witnesses may be influenced by media, other witnesses, or personal biases, affecting the accuracy of their accounts.

Leading Questions: Poorly phrased or leading questions by the interviewer can unintentionally shape the responses, leading to biased or inaccurate information.

Deception and Evasion

Deliberate Deception: Suspects or witnesses may lie or withhold information for various reasons, such as self-protection or protecting others.

Evasive Responses: Individuals might give evasive or non-committal answers, making it difficult to ascertain the truth.

Resource and Time Constraints

Time-Consuming: Conducting thorough interviews can be time-consuming, particularly if there are many witnesses or if follow-up interviews are needed.

Resource Intensive: Effective interviewing requires skilled personnel, which can be a strain on resources, especially in complex cases.

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The purpose of an interview is to gain evidence and information about the victim and the suspects involved in the crime. this can help to gather further evidence and help the police and investigators to solve the crime. They ask a series of questions that will reveal information about the crime scene and the people involved. The importance of interview and interrogation in crime scene investigation is to obtain a confession or critical information about the crime from the suspect.

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Sam Sheppard Murder Case. The death of Marilyn Sheppard in 1954 remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in the USA. The subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard resulted in what became known as the "Trial of the Century" in 1954 followed by the "Re-Trial of the Century" in 1966.

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Ronald Cotton was a man who was wrongfully convicted of breaking and entering and sexual assault. This was done by an eye witness, accusing the wrong man. During an interview an eye witness had accused Ronald, leaving him serving ten years in prison after being wrongfully accused.

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Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, was responsible for a series of murders in the UK during the 1970s. A breakthrough came when Sutcliffe was interviewed during a routine stop by police for having false number plates. During subsequent detailed interviews, inconsistencies in his story and additional evidence led to his arrest and eventual confession.