MistyWaters
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Just want to point out "motive" is not necessary in a court of law. "Intent" is important and a difference. JMO. (close together but different)
For example: Motive = Why? Motive doesn't prove guilt and is very arbitrary.
Intent = purpose or action of the crime. It's deliberate and generally has 4 levels to help prove the crime: (means and opportunity)
1) purposely
2) knowingly
3) recklessly
4) negligently
That's correct, motive is not required to be proven but it certainly aids in a conviction.
Interestingly though, this retired investigator claims that's where the investigation begins. Makes sense to me, why something occurred may lead to how it happened.
"The murder mystery near the Monon High Bridge Trial has so far gone unsolved, but like most murders investigators likely started the same way.
The first thing you look for is a motive, said retired IMPD homicide captain Robert Snow. Quite often, 90 percent of the time that will lead you to a suspect.
http://fox59.com/2017/02/17/retired...ow-delphi-double-murder-case-might-be-solved/
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