De Andre Douglas Investigative Technique Ms. Stacy Powell February 22,2024 Assignment #2 1. Identify the 5 W’s/H for this case and state the resources, both human and technological, that were employed by the investigative team during this case. 2. How did the collaboration between local law enforcement, forensic experts, and legal professionals contribute to the overall investigative process? 3. What investigative methods were utilized to collect evidence at the crime scene, especially regarding the bloodstain evidence and DNA analysis? DNA testing was mainly used in this aspect of the investigation. At the scene of the crime there was bloody footprints. These samples were tested. Gloves were found with blood on them were believed to be for O.J Simpson. DNA testing was conducted on the gloves that was collected from Nicole. 4. How did the investigators approach the process of interviewing witnesses and gathering information from various sources? 5. In the context of this case, what distinctions can be made between criminal and forensic investigations? 6. How did the investigation shift from a murder case to a high-profile trial with elements of a media investigation? This murder trial was high profile as involved was a wellknown celebrity and former athlete. The murder trial was also high profile due to all parties involved from the accused down to the victims 7. What were the key findings and results presented in the investigative reports during this trial? t blood drops found alongside a trail of bloody shoe prints leading from the victims matched Simpson's blood with the error rate being 1-in-200. 8. How did the investigators communicate their findings to the prosecution and defense teams, and how were these results presented in court? 9. How did forensic experts contribute to the investigation, especially in the analysis of blood evidence and the infamous glove?
