Question 1

How is investigating a murder committed by a serial killer different from investigating any other type of homicide?

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Investigating a murder committed by a se...

Question 2

In _______________ asphyxiation, sexual gratification is sought by placing a rope around the neck and causing just enough restriction to result in semiconsciousness.

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Question 3

A person who is addicted to or uses crack cocaine regularly may have what is called a "crack finger."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In assessing victim-offender relationships (VOR) , violence that is goal-directed predatory behavior used to exert control-such as a carjacker who shoots his victim before stealing the vehicle-is referred as what type of violence?

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A)  expressive violence
B)  instrumental violence
C)  constructive violence
D)  cognitive violenceE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A weapon found to be tightly clutched by a victim at death is a sign of what type of indicator?

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A)  suicide
B)  homicide
C)  manslaughter
D)  noncriminal homicideE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Describe autoerotic asphyxiation.

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In autoerotic asphyxiation, the victim s...

Question 7

What were the lessons learned by the Miami-Dade homicide unit in their investigation of the "Moonberry Pond
Murder"?

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•Work as a team: Having two interviews g...

Question 8

Which of the below are the most common methods of homicidal poisoning?

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A)  arsenic and cyanide
B)  strychnine and anthrax
C)  cyanide and strychnine
D)  anthrax and cyanideE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Violence that stems from hurt feelings, anger, or rage is called _______________ violence.

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The answer of Violence that stems from hurt feelings, anger,...

Question 10

First-degree murder requires premeditation and the intent to cause death.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A key difference between first- and second-degree murder is the element of _______________.

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The answer of A key difference between first- and second-degree...

Question 12

Explain the purpose of the medical examiner's office and what types of deaths must be investigated.

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The main purpose of the coroner's or med...

Question 13

Killing an individual as part of a legally ordered execution is considered homicide.

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The answer of Killing an individual as part of a...

Question 14

What type of murder usually includes the killing of three or more separate victims with a "cooling off" period between the killings?

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A)  mass murder
B)  spree murder
C)  serial murder
D)  disorganized killingE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A dead body that sinks in water usually remains immersed for:

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A)  five to seven days in warm water and three to four weeks in cold water.
B)  8 to 10 days in warm water and 2 to 3 weeks in cold water.
C)  two to three weeks in warm water and five to six weeks in cold water.
D)  4 to 5 hours in warm water and 12 to 14 hours in cold water.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What are some factors that can help in determining time of death?

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Factors that help in estimating the time...

Question 17

Staging refers to:

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A)  the positioning of the victim's body.
B)  the manipulation of the scene around the victim's body.
C)  both the positioning of the victim's body and the manipulation of the scene around the victim's body.
D)  neither the positioning of the victim's body nor the manipulation of the scene around the victim's body.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Describe some of the signs of death that officers can use to determine if a victim is dead when they arrive at the scene.

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Medically, death is determined by the ce...

Question 19

Compare the key difference between murder and involuntary manslaughter or criminal negligence.What are two key elements that are missing from the latter two items?

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The key elements tha...

Question 20

The first priority in a preliminary homicide investigation is to:

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A)  render aid to the victim.
B)  keep the media away from the area.
C)  identify the suspect.
D)  assess the safety of the scene.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Death Investigations

Killing an individual as part of a legally ordered execution is considered homicide.

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What type of murder usually includes the killing of three or more separate victims with a "cooling off" period between the killings?

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First-degree murder requires premeditation and the intent to cause death.

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Violence that stems from hurt feelings, anger, or rage is called _______________ violence.

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Describe some of the signs of death that officers can use to determine if a victim is dead when they arrive at the scene.

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A key difference between first- and second-degree murder is the element of _______________.

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The first priority in a preliminary homicide investigation is to:

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In assessing victim-offender relationships (VOR) , violence that is goal-directed predatory behavior used to exert control-such as a carjacker who shoots his victim before stealing the vehicle-is referred as what type of violence?

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Explain the purpose of the medical examiner's office and what types of deaths must be investigated.

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Describe autoerotic asphyxiation.

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How is investigating a murder committed by a serial killer different from investigating any other type of homicide?

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A dead body that sinks in water usually remains immersed for:

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Which of the below are the most common methods of homicidal poisoning?

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Compare the key difference between murder and involuntary manslaughter or criminal negligence.What are two key elements that are missing from the latter two items?

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What are some factors that can help in determining time of death?

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What were the lessons learned by the Miami-Dade homicide unit in their investigation of the "Moonberry Pond Murder"?

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A person who is addicted to or uses crack cocaine regularly may have what is called a "crack finger."

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Staging refers to:

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A weapon found to be tightly clutched by a victim at death is a sign of what type of indicator?

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In _______________ asphyxiation, sexual gratification is sought by placing a rope around the neck and causing just enough restriction to result in semiconsciousness.

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