OVM3701
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due date: 9 May 2025
THE ROLE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES IN THE
ENYOBENI TAVERN DISASTER INVESTIGATION
INTRODUCTION
The Enyobeni Tavern disaster, which occurred on 26 June 2022 in East London, South
Africa, shocked the nation and raised critical concerns about public safety, underage
drinking, and law enforcement. During a “pens down” celebration, 21 young people died
under mysterious circumstances, with early reports suggesting possible poisoning or
chemical exposure rather than a crowd crush. This tragic event highlighted severe gaps
in crowd control, regulatory compliance, and emergency response protocols. In such
complex incidents, expert forensic investigation becomes essential to uncover the truth
and deliver justice. This assignment aims to explore the value of expert assistance at
crime scenes like Enyobeni, focusing on the role of different forensic science fields in
identifying the cause of death. Additionally, it will discuss how the cognitive interview
technique can be applied to gather accurate testimonies from witnesses and survivors.
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Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number:
Due date: 9 May 2025
THE ROLE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES IN THE
ENYOBENI TAVERN DISASTER INVESTIGATION
INTRODUCTION
The Enyobeni Tavern disaster, which occurred on 26 June 2022 in East London, South
Africa, shocked the nation and raised critical concerns about public safety, underage
drinking, and law enforcement. During a “pens down” celebration, 21 young people died
under mysterious circumstances, with early reports suggesting possible poisoning or
chemical exposure rather than a crowd crush. This tragic event highlighted severe gaps
in crowd control, regulatory compliance, and emergency response protocols. In such
complex incidents, expert forensic investigation becomes essential to uncover the truth
and deliver justice. This assignment aims to explore the value of expert assistance at
crime scenes like Enyobeni, focusing on the role of different forensic science fields in
identifying the cause of death. Additionally, it will discuss how the cognitive interview
technique can be applied to gather accurate testimonies from witnesses and survivors.
Terms of use
Through this case study, the importance of professionalBycrime
makingscene investigation
use of this document youand
agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
