CJ210: Unit 8 Sex Crimes and Burglary Investigation

Unit 8 Any questions about anything before we begin? Missing Assignments Unit 8: Seminar, Discussion, and Quiz Chapters Seminar: Investigation of Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes Challenge Psychological & Social Well-being of the Victim Compassion & Skill of the Investigator Collection of evidence Rape is the least reported crime Poll Questions

Corpus Delicti Legal Definition generally involves the following elements: Sexual penetration, however slight, of the victim’s vulva or penetration of the anal cavity (sodomy) By a person or persons without the victim’s consent Or with a minor child Page 454, additional information

Other Forms of Behavior The Investigator Needs To Be Aware Of Sexual Assault Child abuse and molestation, also know as pedophilia Some forms of pornography Indecent exposure Incest Stalking Types of Stalkers, Table 17-1, page 455

Sex Crime Investigation What are some of the priority concerns when investigating sex crimes?

Sex Crime Question Response Priority Concerns Victim receives proper medical attention and a physical examination that can establish rape or sexual assault Protection of the crime scene ◦ “If suspect is apprehended immediately or shortly thereafter, the collection and protection of his clothing- particularly undergarments.” ◦ Locate witnesses ◦ Other

Sex Crime Investigation Hospital medical staff (emergency staff), victim support groups, other Additional crime scene(s) Establish an evidentiary link between the perpetrator and the victim that will serve to corroborate the victim’s allegation Follow up investigation What are some of the goals for a preliminary interview?

Goals Preliminary Interview 1. a physical description of the offender or offenders; 2. the location or locations where the crime took place; 3. the identification of possible witnesses (Remember that even the fact that a witness can place the victim with an offender could be important. The fact that they “saw nothing” should not be a reason to dismiss them, or to refrain from obtaining their addresses and phone numbers.);

Goals Preliminary Interview 4. specific actions of the offender that are volunteered by the victim; 5. circumstances leading up to the attack; 6. information on any weapon or vehicle that may have been used; 7. specific information on the actual location of the assault (bedroom, back of a vehicle, etc.). Investigator must be “supportive and understanding) Follow up interviews

Sex Crime Investigation Age of offender Male-Female Officer Rape- “Rarely associated with sexual gratifications, and is more likely associated with a need for power.” What are some of the different types of evidence we should be aware of with sex crimes?

Sex Crimes- Physical Evidence Physical Evidence- pages Sex Crime Investigative Kit Sex crimes may occur in more than one location Any questions about anything so far? Can you think of crime scene search goals?

Goals of Crime Scene Search Link the victim and offender to the crime scene; Establish that sexual relations took place; Establish that coercion, fear, or force was used; and Establish the offender’s role or activity. Remember to follow up on interviews and link the pieces together!

Areas to Consider and Reminders Be sympathetic and understanding Avoid emotional factors- this leads to mistakes Have a suspect- check alibi “The review of evidence is particularly important in preparing the case for prosecution.”

Profiling Of Rape Offenders 1. Gang Rape. In 9 percent of the cases in the study the sexual offense involved more than one assailant. Most of these cases (90%) involved one victim; 77 percent involved offenders between the ages 17 and Elderly Rape. In 18 percent of the cases the suspect sexually assaulted a woman who was significantly older; in 12 percent women over the age of 50 were attacked. Offenders were most likely to be young, white, single males, ranging in age from 12 to 38; 43 percent were in their twenties. All of the offenders showed life adjustment difficulties beginning with adolescence. 3. Child Rape. The individual who rapes children is likely to come from a disadvantaged background. He is usually relatively young and is rarely beyond age 40. Rape of children appears to be more class-related, the act is frequently devoid of a sexual or emotional involvement, and the suspect attacks different victims. (pages )

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