Police Captain (Ret); Former Crimes Against Children Detective La Mesa Police / National Command and Staff College
This presentation highlights five critical lessons learned in the successful investigation and prosecution of a serious child molest case 27 years after the crime. These lessons will assist anyone involved in crimes against children cases where significant time has passed. It provides information on how to obtain search warrants and discover critical evidence even after years past the crime; forensic interviews in cold cases; potential evidence to look for; and the psychological compulsion of child molesters that can often lead to their conviction.
Learning Objectives:
Employ victim interview techniques to discover potential evidence even years after the crime.
Assess and understand the psychological compulsion of child molesters to assist in writing search warrant affidavits and to search for specific types of evidence.
Develop effective strategies to successfully investigate and prosecute cold Crimes Against Persons cases.
