2.i believe that only some representation in the media are correct with the identification and anaylsis of some physical evidence. Yet alot of the shows that have higher ratings or are more popular show that forensic scientist are able to more than just lab and field work (ex. Dexter, CSI, NCIS, etc..) even to a point ti where they can hold guns and interview people. Also in some shows the time flies, like they can solve a case within two days or get results back in just minutes, when in reality it takes longer then that.…
This paper is being submitted March 24, 2013 for Professor Barbara Bailey’s Criminal Investigation course at DeVry University by Jonah Colombo…
The popular television show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigations has been on the air for 12 years, and it has brought forth the behind-the-scenes actions of criminal investigations, even if its portrayals are not always scientifically accurate. This has caused an interest in the forensic sciences that has led most people to a skewed view of how a criminal investigation actually works. The reality of a criminal investigation is that it is generally more tedious and difficult than the theory of criminal investigation would have you believe. By examining the forensic and investigative procedures of the case of Pamela Foddrill, it is apparent that the theory of criminal investigation was not representative of the procedures concerning examination of the body, but that it was demonstrative of much of the investigatory steps taken by police, like search warrants. On August 18th, 1995, 44-year-old Pamela Foddrill disappeared from the town of Linton, Indiana. Pamela went to buy some groceries at the local IGA and was abducted: her body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag near Russellville, Illinois four months later. Roughly four years later, five individuals were held responsible for their part in the abduction, rape, and murder of Pamela Foddrill: Roger Long, John Redman, Jerry Russell Sr., Wanda Hubbell, and Plynia Fowler. Long, Redman, and Russell are serving life sentences, while Fowler pled out to 14 years and Hubbell pled out to 20 years of incarceration.…
My most favorite is the First 48 this show follows homicide detectives in real life investigations. The main idea behind naming the show First 48 is, after the first forty eight hours the chances of solving a murder are cut in half. First 48 focuses on the perpetrator of the crime, witnesses, the discovery of the bodies as it happens, and with real footage. With First 48 unfortunately not all the cases get solved by the end of the show. The show goes to the top police departments in the United States, such as Miami, Birmingham, Vegas, and Memphis just to name a few. The detectives show you how the case develops as the hours tick down. At the bottom of the screen the views are notified with a clock counting down. You get to see the arrest and the interrogation of the perpetrator as it happens. They also show the viewer interviews as they happen with the witness, families, and friends of the victim. Most of the crime on First 48 happens in bad neighborhoods, so sometimes the detectives run into obstacles because the witnesses are scared for their life. Occasionally in better neighborhoods witnesses are more willing to help detectives, and the case gets solved quickly. The viewer gets to see the pain, anger and…
Crime scene investigators oversee a myriad of complex crime scenes such as armed robberies, home invasions, homicides, sexual assaults, and other property crimes. The CSI created a crime scene perimeter before investigating. CSI is responsible for collecting, documenting, securing, and properly storing all of the evidence found at a crime scene. Processing a crime scene can be a tedious process that takes several hours, and CSIs must pay careful attention to every detail to avoid overlooking critical evidence. The entire scene can and will be photographed, either by the CSI, as the evidence is collected. CSIs must follow strict protocols for collecting trace evidence such as hair, fibers, glass, paint, or dirt in order to maintain integrity of the chain of evidence. They record each item that found, including its location and any other pertinent information, and catalog and seal the item for transportation to the lab.…
[Introduction] Television crime and courtroom dramas have advanced in many aspects from the 1960’s through present day; visually and verbally. According to The Fifties Web, “Top ratings in the 1960’s,” Raymond Burr’s Perry Mason was one of the top ranked crime dramas in 1961 and 62. In today’s era Law and Order SVU is among the favorites. Law and Order SVU and Perry Mason are both hour long crime dramas that investigate crimes in one segment of the program and shed light on the courtroom drama in the remaining part of the show. The major difference in each is how the suspects are apprehended. Perry Mason exercises high dialogue and Law and Order SVU is more visual and action packed. As noted in “Excessive Style,” “American mass-market television underwent an uneven shift in the conceptual and ideological paradigms that governed its look and presentational demeanor in the 1980s.” “By the 1990’s television in the later years, became more ideological than just a form of escapism.” (Caldwell, p. 651) The way in which criminals are apprehended in these crime dramas depicts a closer relation to the evolution of real life. From the video tape of Rodney King to the fall of the Rampart Division, police officers over time have advanced more toward violence and major manipulation, i.e. corruption. [Thesis] The evolution of change within the structure of crime-courtroom dramas with the comparison of Perry Mason in the 60’s and Law and Order SVU in the present day can be a result of the real life changes in society. Perry Mason is a crime drama with high dialogue, less violence and minor manipulation, while Law and Order entangles a web of violence and police coercion that sometimes crosses the line to apprehend their suspects.…
According to Thomas Doherty, American pop culture can't get enough of the highly graphic and intense forensic thrillers on prime time television. This genre is known to many people as "forensic noir". The same style appears in all of the shows; someone gets killed, forensics play a game breaker, criminal gets caught, and then the case is closed.…
There are many experts deeply involved in this study, and they are frequently called upon to help solve crimes. Ballistics details are also commonly input into a large database that can be accessed by law enforcement agencies all across the country. When someone enters new data, the computer locates any relevant data from previous investigations. This information can lead to the discovery of the…
Crime scene investigators are very important to the criminal justice world. Crimes are being done every day throughout the world, and the criminal justice system take some of these crimes very serious. It’s important that we have people like them to solve a crime that has been done at a scene so they can determine what happen. A crime scene investigator (CSI), collect and examine evidence that’s there at the crime scene. The popular show called, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is all about crime scene investigation. The show is about a dedicated group of crime scene investigators who solve crimes. This show is very interesting and eye opening on what real CSIs have to go through in real life while solving crime. Even though this show…
Criminal Minds has captivated me over the course of the last year as I Netflix binge watch. The show was the first thing I thought when this paper, and overall class discussion began. This was because the show both defies the social norms for how some crime shows are depicted, as well as falling victim to some stereotypes, as every show seems to do. For these reasons it was a very interesting show to analyze from the characters, to a couple specific episodes.…
Crime is an issue affecting us directly or indirectly in our everyday lives and we are surrounded by it constantly. Although criminal acts are often disturbing they are hugely fascinating and when such violent crimes occur, we seek answers. Regardless of how severe the crime is, we strive to know what the cause was and why it happened. Unless we have a clear reason it is challenging to put it behind us.…
" We may think we know how the criminal justice system works. Television is overloaded with fictional dramas about police, crime, and prosecutors shows such as Law & Order. These fictional dramas, like the evening news, tend to focus on individual stories of crime, victimization, and punishment, and the stories are…
Unsolved crimes are on the rise. The bulk of manslaughter at the moment result in being unsolved at plenty of big-city police departments. This fact has been proven by the Scripps Howard News Service. This news service conducted a study of crime records provided by the FBI. The proportion of homicides that result in being unsolved in the United States has swept upward severely. Every year in America approximately 6,000 killers get away scot-free with…
Crime is an unfortunate part of many people’s lives - both for the victim of the crime and also the suspect. There are many theories as to why crimes happen, who commits the crimes, and why crimes happen to certain people. Not all crimes can be solved, or questions answered but these theories give a peek into the thinking or background behind some crimes that are committed.…
When I was younger and even until now, I have always been a person who was a problem solver. I always wanted to get down to the bottom of things. I constantly watched TV and the main shows I always watched were shows like “Cops” or anything that had to do with criminal investigation. As I got older, I started to understand more things and the shows that actually grasped my attention were CSI and First 48. I love watching these shows because I can already figure out what is going to happen before the episode is already over. I put myself in the situation of the investigators in the TV shows and think of what I would actually do. My dad used to work in the department of CSI for the Texas police Department so I have some background knowledge and terminology of what is going on. I frequently asked questions and I felt like I somewhat knew the life of a crime scene investigator. They get calls in the middle of the night and they have to go out to the scene.It is a very stressful and traumitizing job.When it comes down to the two shows of First 48 and CSI, they deal with crimes that involve murders and have investigation element.…