Abigail
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There's a great article here by a former FBI man who is now a university teacher, academic and author. It's long but contains a really interesting list of dos and dont's. I really hope Jennifer's case is getting the benefit of an excellent investigation like the one outlined. Because people need to know..
What happened to Jennifer?
http://jimfisher.edinboro.edu/forensics/dos2.html
I like this one (8th bullet down)
"Understand that physical evidence is generally used to prove the case after it has been solved. The process of solving a case and proving it are different tasks."
and this one (first bullet under "Leads")
" As you become familiar with more and more investigations, yours and others, mentally catalogue the ways in which cases are solved (not proven) such as a sharp observation, a critical interview, an anonymous tip, the finding of a particular document, a revealing piece of background information, an offhand remark, or a flash of deductive insight (connecting the dots). "
and these ( under "Leads")
"In homicide cases, consult studies that reveal statistical likelihoods..."
"Remember that a large percentage of criminal homicides involving adult victims, are either motivated by anger, sex, or money. "
"Remember that burglars, rapists, arsonists, and killers usually commit their crimes not far from where they live."
"Remember that because criminals are not good at keeping secrets, if you talk to enough people you will likely break the case."
"Remember that killers dumping bodies do so in nearby water or in remote areas in which they have had some familiarity."