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Active Rape Crime Scenarios

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Having to identify a suspect involved in an active rape crime and fleeing the scene would be challenging. It is many factors that come into play in this scenario. The number of people involved is your first determination. If more than two people are at the scene, you have to figure out if there are two suspects or two victims. How much time I had to view the crime and was it during the day or night to select the correct suspect. When a suspect has unique features such as visible tattoos, scars or hairstyles, it can make the lineup process a little easier. I selected suspect number three who participated in a simultaneous lineup, where all people are presented at the same time. My choice was incorrect due to the fact that the suspect was not

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