raisincharlie
Racing Doesn't Lie
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I'm not LE, but my guess is a seasoned detective may be able to make an intelligent observation on IF the body was attacked there or 'dumped' there. Most likely by 'foot prints' surrounding the body or leaving the scene and how the body was lying there. The positioning. ie, reference to a crime, it's called 'staging.'
Another way they may be able to make a fairly accurate observation, would be to look at the 'bottom' of the victim's shoes. Is there evidence the victim had been jogging in the surrounding area?
Last, but not least, to estimate the 'timing' of when death occurred, stomach contents and the degree it was digested.
IMO, these are the types of things overlooked by someone hastily ridding themselves of the body. PLUS, like I've said before, there's no courses to take on murder.
As one poster said during one of our cases, (highly experienced in law, I might add), the most difficult part of a murder, is disposing of the body. It's like the elephant in the middle of the room.
JMHO
fran
Just to add a few things - the lack of visuals is also telling - for example around the body - are there signs of a struggle in the dirt - broken vegetation, is there a visible path showing either the body rolled or someone carried it. Blood smear versus droplets if blood is present on the body. Indeed the absence of the surrounding dirt and vegatation on the soles of the feet is also telling. There is a great deal that can be seen, but often it is what is not seen that tells the tale.