Tag: Homicide Investigations: Page 8

Patrol

Self-Defense Homicide: Whose Truth are We Seeking?

Most lawyers hate surprises. Experienced trial attorneys are like producers of multi-act plays. We script out lines of inquiry, carefully order the exhibits we will use, and prepare for every foreseeable contingency. Yet far too often, those of us who represent or work with law enforcement are surprised by a critical piece of evidence that was not carefully assessed or a witness who was recently discovered that we did not plan for and had not interviewed or deposed.

November 7, 2014

Training

Investigating Self-Defense Homicides

Contemporary laws pertaining to self-defense such as "Stand Your Ground" and the "Castle Doctrine" represent significant changes to the civil rights of Americans when it comes to defending themselves and others with deadly force. As a result, we have seen extraordinary changes in our criminal justice system. However, such laws are not without their controversy.

November 7, 2014

Patrol

Murdered Girl's Dad Sues Police, Says 'Law Enforcement Failed' in Search

A 12-year-old New Jersey girl's estate is claiming local police failed to follow the correct procedures in searching for her, therefore "failing" the murder victim and her family.

October 27, 2014

Patrol

Video: Suspect in Killing of 2 Calif. Deputies Was in U.S. Illegally

Monroy, who is in the country illegally, was deported to Mexico in 1997 after his arrest and conviction in Arizona for possession of narcotics for sale, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He was arrested and sent back to Mexico a second time in 2001.

October 27, 2014

Technology

Homicide Suspect Located Using Vigilant Solutions Historical LPR Data

Vigilant Solutions announced today that the Sacramento (Calif.) Police Department used its historical license plate reader (LPR) data, available exclusively to law enforcement through Vigilant's LEARN online analytic suite, to locate and apprehend a suspect in a homicide.

October 16, 2014

Patrol

Video: Ohio Officer TASERs Knife-Wielding Murder Suspect

Conrad's arrest was captured on Officer Robert Pitts' body camera. The video shows Conrad standing waist-deep in the lake encouraging officers to shoot him while holding his 12-inch knife.

September 11, 2014

Special Units

Tampa Suspect in 4 Killings Arrested, 4-year-old Autistic Boy Found Safe

SWAT teams swarmed a downtown Tampa hotel early Friday to arrest a suspect in a quadruple killing and a 4-year-old autistic boy believed to be the man's son was found safe, Tampa police said.

September 5, 2014

Patrol

Video: Police Announce Arrest in Phoenix Priest Murder Case

Police confirmed Monday morning that investigators arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of killing the 28-year-old priest last week.

June 15, 2014

Patrol

Video: Man Arrested for Killing Stepdad With "Atomic Wedgie"

Davis dialed 911 to report his crime after St. Clair stopped breathing. He then told detectives he gave his stepdad an atomic wedgie.

January 8, 2014

Patrol

Man Arrested for Killing Stepdad With "Atomic Wedgie"

Pottawatomie County deputies say a man killed his stepfather by giving him an atomic wedgie. Brad Lee Davis, 33, is now behind bars accused of murder. Read the full story here.

January 8, 2014

Training

12 Tips From Homicide Detectives

I work with some highly recognized homicide detectives who have provided tips that could help detectives and patrol officers alike. The following bits of wisdom apply to all investigations, regardless of the nature of the crime or who is investigating.

December 22, 2013

Technology

LAPD Library of Homicides Puts 'Murder Books' Online

LAPD's first-of-its-kind partnership with the FBI will place sought-after homicide case information a click away for detectives, who sometimes spend weeks tracking down a file's location.

November 18, 2013