Missing/murdered person's cases in SC, specifically Horry County, SC are simply not getting resolved.. Why? Refusal to utilize all available resources, imo.
In 2005, the FBI held a symposium of LE experts from all over the world. The redefining of a serial killer was one of the objectives to enable the resources of the BAU2 to assist in state & local investigations. Eight years later, for various reasons, there are state law enforcement agencies that squander this very valuable resource, imo.
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24502751/demanding-changes-to-missing-persons-cases-in-horry-county
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The number of unsolved missing persons cases in Horry County is growing, families of the missing say it is unacceptable.
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SERIAL MURDER - FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit-2
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) hosted a multi-disciplinary Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, on August 29, 2005 through September 2, 2005. The goal of the Symposium was to bring together a group of respected experts on serial murder from a variety of fields and specialties, to identify the commonalities of knowledge regarding serial murder.
Attendees stressed the importance of law enforcement networking with other investigative agencies and cited the National Law Enforcement Teletype System (NLETS) messages, ViCAP Alerts, and the Law Enforcement Online (LEO) website as alternative mechanisms for sharing information to help determine other linked cases. The use of the FBI’s NCAVC, both the Behavioral Analysis Units and the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, in linking potential cases was also encouraged.
The following definition was crafted:
Serial Murder: The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events.
Media Issues in Serial Murder Investigations
From the media’s standpoint, law enforcement withholds too much information and does not communicate adequately with the media. It is counterproductive for law enforcement to sustain contentious relationships with the media, while attempting to develop an overall strategy for a successful serial murder investigation. The only party who benefits from this negative relationship is the serial murderer, who may continue to avoid detection.
It becomes essential for law enforcement personnel involved in a serial murder investigation to design and implement an effective media plan. The media plan should provide timely information on a regular basis, without compromising the investigative endeavors.
Once a media plan is established, law enforcement can be more proactive than reactive in its media strategy.
In 2005, the FBI held a symposium of LE experts from all over the world. The redefining of a serial killer was one of the objectives to enable the resources of the BAU2 to assist in state & local investigations. Eight years later, for various reasons, there are state law enforcement agencies that squander this very valuable resource, imo.
http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/24502751/demanding-changes-to-missing-persons-cases-in-horry-county
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The number of unsolved missing persons cases in Horry County is growing, families of the missing say it is unacceptable.
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SERIAL MURDER - FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit-2
http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) hosted a multi-disciplinary Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, on August 29, 2005 through September 2, 2005. The goal of the Symposium was to bring together a group of respected experts on serial murder from a variety of fields and specialties, to identify the commonalities of knowledge regarding serial murder.
Attendees stressed the importance of law enforcement networking with other investigative agencies and cited the National Law Enforcement Teletype System (NLETS) messages, ViCAP Alerts, and the Law Enforcement Online (LEO) website as alternative mechanisms for sharing information to help determine other linked cases. The use of the FBI’s NCAVC, both the Behavioral Analysis Units and the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, in linking potential cases was also encouraged.
The following definition was crafted:
Serial Murder: The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events.
Media Issues in Serial Murder Investigations
From the media’s standpoint, law enforcement withholds too much information and does not communicate adequately with the media. It is counterproductive for law enforcement to sustain contentious relationships with the media, while attempting to develop an overall strategy for a successful serial murder investigation. The only party who benefits from this negative relationship is the serial murderer, who may continue to avoid detection.
It becomes essential for law enforcement personnel involved in a serial murder investigation to design and implement an effective media plan. The media plan should provide timely information on a regular basis, without compromising the investigative endeavors.
Once a media plan is established, law enforcement can be more proactive than reactive in its media strategy.