Death Investigation

Death Investigation of Jessi Girard Student Name Institution Course Professor Date Introduction In death investigations, there is a need to conduct thorough investigations that identify cases of foul play. Jessi Girard, 18 years of age, was found dead in her car. She had been shot in the head by a gun from a distance. It can be either suicide or murder to some extent. Jessi had her right hand on the wheel as the driver, and by her side was a.22 pistol. The chest bullet penetrated through her body and hit her heart. Since there was no residue on her clothes, the shot could have been fired from a distance, which ruled out suicide. Treyvon said he never witnessed it and woke up to find Jessi's lifeless body. Such specifics cast severe questions about an act of murder, and that demands a further investigation to ascertain a crime. Crime Determination An essential element in this case is to establish whether Jessi died by her hand or If she was killed by someone else. One main thing is that the prosecution could not prove that there was no gunpowder residue on Jessi's shirt. Brożek-Mucha (2017) opines that when a shooting is done at close range or a suicide is, there is likely to be visible flammable residue or powder on the clothes. Without this residue, one cannot argue that Jessi shot herself point blank. The position of the bullet also gives rise to questions as to whether the wound may have been a suicidal shot. Jessi's hand on the wheel is another sign of non-suicide. These contradictions suggest foul play and the possibility of a homicide. Evidence Collection and Preservation The investigation is based on the correct identification, collec...