Part I. One of the elements that could be found at the crime scene are two circles of salt (Holmes, 2002). The investigator should be well aware that the circles of salt, or any amount of salt found at a suspected ritualistic crime scene, would be a sign that a satanic sect of a devil worship cult could be involved (Holmes, 2002). Bowls of salt of different colors may also be found around the altar. The colors of the salt, as well as banners and other symbols, all have specific expressed meanings (Holmes, 2002). For example, the color black expresses darkness, evil, night, Satanism, or occult and the color blue expresses tears, water, sadness, and pornography. Another element that should be looked for are candles, candles compromise an important role in satanic ritual(Holmes, 2002). As stated in the Holmes text, black and white candles are used by Satanic sect members(Holmes, 2002). Never more than one whitecandle is used(Holmes, 2002). Furthermore, wax drippings found at the ritualistic crime scene may serve as proof of Satanic involvement (Holmes, 2002). If the candle wax is found in colors other than black or white, then It can be assumed that the participants are part of different types of worshipers (Holmes, 2002). The third element that investigators should seek is the different Satanic Symbols (Holmes, 2002). Drawings of a hexagram or the inverted pentagram may be present at the crime scene(Holmes, 2002). The pentagram or hexagram is always enclosed by a circle, which serves as a protective device from harm and danger from the demons(Holmes, 2002). The satanic alphabet may also be present, with the letters drawn on the ground to spell a prayer, statement, or warning (Holmes, 2002). One type of pedophile is the situational type child molester, within this category falls the Morally Indiscriminate Child Molester (Holmes, 2002). The morally indiscriminate child…
