Homicide

Question 1

What are the current trends in the US and UK? (Men and Women)

Answer 1

US: decline in DV homicides
UK: stable since 2000 (male declining, women less so)

Question 2

Who is most likely to kill who? (Homicide index)

Answer 2

MV FV

MS 60% 28%

FS 9% 3%

Question 3

What are the clearance rates (US/UK)?

Answer 3

US: 90% > 60%
UK: stable at 80%

Question 4

What are the factors affecting clearance rates? (4)

Answer 4

1. Where homicide took place
2. Motive
3. Method of killing
4. Offender-victim relationship

Question 5

What is the ‘golden hour’?

Why is it important? (3)

Answer 5

1st hour of investigation (shows the importance of the initial response):

1. Establish cause of death
2. Secure evidence
3. Identify victim, identify and arrest suspect

Question 6

What are the 4 different classifications?

Answer 6

A+: Public concern, media intervention. Normal staffing levels insufficient
A: Grave public concern/ vulnerabilities at risk. Offender identity is unknown. Investigation requires sig resources
B: Identity of offender is unknown, risk to public is low. Normal resources required
C: Identity of offender is known, securing evidence is achieved easily

Question 7

What are ‘self-solvers’ and ‘who-dunnits’? What percentage do each make up?

Answer 7

Self-solvers: (70%). These are category C, where the offender is known
Who-dunnits: (30%). These are category A+, A, B, C, where the offender is not quickly identified. They have pronounced media interest and require more resources.

Question 8

What are DVHRs? Why? What? When (date)? Who is responsible?

Answer 8

Domestic Violence Homicide Reviews.
Why?: So lessons can be learned
What? Independent Review chaired by member of comm
When? 2011 (mandatory) < DV crime and victims act 04
Who is responsible? Community Safety Partnerships

Question 9

What are the conclusions drawn? (2)

Answer 9

A: Prevention opportunities missed
B: No prevention opportunities (individuals unknown before homicide).