Unit 23: Forensic evidence, collection and analysis
Name: Aishah’ Sofia Dirir Mahmoud
Teacher: Leah Carson
Assignment title: Investigating a stimulated crime scene
Learning aim B: Investigate a simulated crime scene using forensic procedures
Submission: First
Date: 01/06/2025
, Investigating a stimulated crime scene
Introduction
The police found the victim dead in his hotel room between 10:00pm and 7:30am. The victim
was discovered unresponsive by a cleaner who contacted authorities at 7:30 am. The First
officer attending (FOA) arrived at the crime scene at 8:05am to establish a secure area for
investigation. The crime scene photograph and sketch depict the victim lying on the floor
wearing casual clothing and a coat with a gun and shoes located near him but not on his body.
A bloody knife was discovered inside the inner jacket pocket while an apology note with the
words “I’m sorry” was found at the crime scene. The table near the victim contained multiple
objects including two bottles together with a wine glass and lipstick which indicated another
person might have been present before death occurred. The victim showed no external injuries
despite having accessible weapons and no blood stains were found on his body. The hotel
entrance and exit areas were the only sections of the building covered by CCTV cameras, but
the investigation lacked access to complete guest information. The discovery of blonde hair
with slight curls on the victim's body created additional questions about the identity of the
person who was in the room during the crucial time period.
Figure 1. photo and sketch depicting the crime scene
How access to the crime scene was restricted
The crime scene was restricted through the use of a cordon “CRIME SCENE- DO NOT ENTER”
tape which served as shown in the image below. The yellow tape created a physical boundary
to protect the main evidence area which contained the wine bottles and glass as well as the
body and other essential evidence found on the chair and floor. The areas remained restricted
to authorised forensic personnel who needed access for evidence collection and
documentation purposes.
Name: Aishah’ Sofia Dirir Mahmoud
Teacher: Leah Carson
Assignment title: Investigating a stimulated crime scene
Learning aim B: Investigate a simulated crime scene using forensic procedures
Submission: First
Date: 01/06/2025
, Investigating a stimulated crime scene
Introduction
The police found the victim dead in his hotel room between 10:00pm and 7:30am. The victim
was discovered unresponsive by a cleaner who contacted authorities at 7:30 am. The First
officer attending (FOA) arrived at the crime scene at 8:05am to establish a secure area for
investigation. The crime scene photograph and sketch depict the victim lying on the floor
wearing casual clothing and a coat with a gun and shoes located near him but not on his body.
A bloody knife was discovered inside the inner jacket pocket while an apology note with the
words “I’m sorry” was found at the crime scene. The table near the victim contained multiple
objects including two bottles together with a wine glass and lipstick which indicated another
person might have been present before death occurred. The victim showed no external injuries
despite having accessible weapons and no blood stains were found on his body. The hotel
entrance and exit areas were the only sections of the building covered by CCTV cameras, but
the investigation lacked access to complete guest information. The discovery of blonde hair
with slight curls on the victim's body created additional questions about the identity of the
person who was in the room during the crucial time period.
Figure 1. photo and sketch depicting the crime scene
How access to the crime scene was restricted
The crime scene was restricted through the use of a cordon “CRIME SCENE- DO NOT ENTER”
tape which served as shown in the image below. The yellow tape created a physical boundary
to protect the main evidence area which contained the wine bottles and glass as well as the
body and other essential evidence found on the chair and floor. The areas remained restricted
to authorised forensic personnel who needed access for evidence collection and
documentation purposes.
