The Cognitive Interview was developed after investigators were challenged in court for using forensic hypnosis due to issues pertaining to suggestibility. Forensic Hypnosis does not pass the "Frye Test" as established by case law. As an alternative, psychologists created the Cognitive Interview as a Memory Enhancement Tool for investigative interviewing. Let's review the … [Read more...] about Cognitive Interview Steps
Archives for August 2015
USA Most Wanted – Marcos Daniel Robles
Summary: Marcos Daniel Robles is wanted for his alleged participation in a shooting which occurred at a motel in Watsonville, California. On October 10, 2014, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Robles allegedly shot and killed a rival gang member as he stood outside his motel room. Some of the rounds fired at this individual went into a nearby restaurant, striking and killing a … [Read more...] about USA Most Wanted – Marcos Daniel Robles
Guatemalan Kaibiles, U.S. Special Forces promote security through partnership
Roughly a thousand years ago, the Mayan civilization thrived as they developed advances in writing, architecture, and mathematical and astronomical studies throughout the Central American isthmus. Within Central America, Guatemala is considered to be the heart of the Mayan world. The nation is the most populous of the Central American countries, and it is a popular travel … [Read more...] about Guatemalan Kaibiles, U.S. Special Forces promote security through partnership
USA Most Wanted – Ali Saed Bin Ali El-Hoorie
Ali Saed Bin Ali El-Hoorie has been indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia for the June 25, 1996, bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing complex in Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. El-Hoorie is an alleged member of the terrorist organization, Saudi Hizballah. Crimes: Conspiracy to Kill U.S. Nationals; Conspiracy to Murder U.S. Employees; Conspiracy to … [Read more...] about USA Most Wanted – Ali Saed Bin Ali El-Hoorie
Cartridge Case Identification
Like bullets, cartridge cases can be identified as having been fired by a specific firearm. As soon as cartridges are loaded into a firearm the potential for the transfer of unique tool marks exists. However, the cartridge does not have to be fired for these marks to be transferred. Simply loading a cartridge into a firearm can cause unique identifiable marks … [Read more...] about Cartridge Case Identification
