Question 1

Physical torture does not require a living victim.

Accepted Answer

Physical torture, by definition, involves inflicting severe pain or suffering on a living being, typically to punish, coerce, or obtain information. Without a living victim, the concept of physical torture cannot be applied.

Question 2

Review the following paragraph and answer the questions below.
An altercation occurs between a victim and offender in a high-rise apartment building. The altercation results in the victim being pushed off the balcony of the apartment. The victim's body hits numerous balconies during the fall, leaving material and biological transfer evidence e.g., fibers, blood, hair, and skin) in the process. The offender subsequently recovers and transports the victim's body by vehicle to a rural location that dissociates the offender from the crime scene.
-Is there a tertiary crime scene in this example?

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Question 3

Define the term precautionary act. Provide 3 examples.

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Question 4

Review the following paragraph and answer the questions below.
An altercation occurs between a victim and offender in a high-rise apartment building. The altercation results in the victim being pushed off the balcony of the apartment. The victim's body hits numerous balconies during the fall, leaving material and biological transfer evidence e.g., fibers, blood, hair, and skin) in the process. The offender subsequently recovers and transports the victim's body by vehicle to a rural location that dissociates the offender from the crime scene.
-Where is the disposal site located?

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Question 5

Review the following paragraph and answer the questions below.
An altercation occurs between a victim and offender in a high-rise apartment building. The altercation results in the victim being pushed off the balcony of the apartment. The victim's body hits numerous balconies during the fall, leaving material and biological transfer evidence e.g., fibers, blood, hair, and skin) in the process. The offender subsequently recovers and transports the victim's body by vehicle to a rural location that dissociates the offender from the crime scene.
-Did the offender engage in any precautionary acts?

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Question 6

Defensive force may also be used to describe injuries that are self-inflicted in an attempt to escape or resist the application of force.

Accepted Answer

Defensive force refers to actions taken in self-defense or to protect oneself, which can include self-inflicted injuries if they are a result of an attempt to escape or resist an aggressor's force.

Question 7

Why is it important for criminal profilers to determine whether multiple offenders were involved in the commission of the crime? Provide 2 examples of evidence that may support the presence of multiple offenders at a crime scene.

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Question 8

Review the following paragraph and answer the questions below.
An altercation occurs between a victim and offender in a high-rise apartment building. The altercation results in the victim being pushed off the balcony of the apartment. The victim's body hits numerous balconies during the fall, leaving material and biological transfer evidence e.g., fibers, blood, hair, and skin) in the process. The offender subsequently recovers and transports the victim's body by vehicle to a rural location that dissociates the offender from the crime scene.
-Where is the primary crime scene located?

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Question 9

Explain the difference between method of approach and method of attack. Is a blitz considered a
method of approach or attack? Explain.

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Question 10

Using a gag to quell the victim's verbal behavior is an example of control-oriented force.

Accepted Answer

Using a gag to control the victim's verbal behavior is an example of physical force used to gain control over the person.

Question 11

A determination of the extent of offender planning hinges on an assessment of type of force and crime scene type.

Accepted Answer

The extent of offender planning is more accurately assessed through factors such as premeditation, acquisition of tools, and actions taken to avoid detection, rather than just the type of force and crime scene type.

Question 12

Slapping a victim for screaming is an example of defensive force.

Accepted Answer

Slapping a victim for screaming is not an example of defensive force. Defensive force is using force to protect oneself from harm or danger. Slapping someone for screaming may cause harm and is not a reasonable means of self-defense.

Quiz 12: Crime Scene Characteristics

Physical torture does not require a living victim.

Define the term precautionary act. Provide 3 examples.

Defensive force may also be used to describe injuries that are self-inflicted in an attempt to escape or resist the application of force.

Why is it important for criminal profilers to determine whether multiple offenders were involved in the commission of the crime? Provide 2 examples of evidence that may support the presence of multiple offenders at a crime scene.

Explain the difference between method of approach and method of attack. Is a blitz considered a method of approach or attack? Explain.

Using a gag to quell the victim's verbal behavior is an example of control-oriented force.

A determination of the extent of offender planning hinges on an assessment of type of force and crime scene type.

Slapping a victim for screaming is an example of defensive force.