One of the main factors in 'serial murder' is that many
killings that are similar remain unsolved long enough for a pattern to become clear.
You might think that serial killings should be easier to solve because you have several crimes scenes, more evidence, and possible more witnesses. But if the police aren't considering the possibility of a serial crime spree, they may ignore or not follow as fervently pursue leads that don't have an obvious connection with the crime.
The Basic Investigation
Investigators usually begin their search for suspects in two steps:
1. They examine the crime scene for evidence of victim's life just before their death, such as clues as to the relationship to his or her killer and the killer's motives
2, Then they attempt to find and interview witnesses.
Detectives usually begin looking for the killer among the victim's acquaintances.
Investigators must go well beyond these basic steps in searching for a typical serial killer. He may be mobile. His victims are usually strangers or he has no motive. Some serial killers are socially isolated. Others may lead dual lives. The police may have to seek information from other jurisdictions. All these issues create difficulties in gathering information to identify a serial killer.
You might think that serial killings should be easier to solve because you have several crimes scenes, more evidence, and possible more witnesses. But if the police aren't considering the possibility of a serial crime spree, they may ignore or not follow as fervently pursue leads that don't have an obvious connection with the crime.
The Basic Investigation
Investigators usually begin their search for suspects in two steps:
1. They examine the crime scene for evidence of victim's life just before their death, such as clues as to the relationship to his or her killer and the killer's motives
2, Then they attempt to find and interview witnesses.
Detectives usually begin looking for the killer among the victim's acquaintances.
Investigators must go well beyond these basic steps in searching for a typical serial killer. He may be mobile. His victims are usually strangers or he has no motive. Some serial killers are socially isolated. Others may lead dual lives. The police may have to seek information from other jurisdictions. All these issues create difficulties in gathering information to identify a serial killer.
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