Crime Scene Scenario Investigation

Title Your Name Subject and Section Professor’s Name Date In investigating the case of a female aged approximately 15 to 25, who was discovered asleep in a fraternity bedroom after a party, the approach needs to be systematic, sensitive and well-planned. The first step is to determine the state of the victim. If she is alive, then first aid care should be administered to her and she should be taken to a hospital. Health professionals can evaluate her condition and it will also be easier to collect some forms of evidence such as fluids, injuries, presence of substances which may suggest that the girl was sexually assaulted under the influence of drugs. Moreover, if the victim is unconscious, the responders must move cordially to protect her well-being, and at the same time maintain the integrity of evidence. Ultimately, in case the victim has died, the vicinity of the death must be preserved as a crime scene (Miranda et al., 2020; Murphy-Oikonen, 2022). After a victim’s needs are addressed, it is crucial to safeguard the normal environment in order to preserve evidence. The room and the surroundings should then be isolated and only people who must be inside the area be allowed in. The identification of the scene also starts the creation of photographs, notes, and a video if possible. This process involves taking a photo of where the victim was found lying, the state of the bed, linen and blankets, and disarray in the room that may or may not have been caused by a scuffle (Miranda et al., 2020; Murphy-Oikonen, 2022). The nex...