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What is the purpose of collecting DNA samples from arrestees according to the content?
What is the purpose of collecting DNA samples from arrestees according to the content?
- To enhance the offender index records
- To create a database of innocent individuals
- To comply with international policing standards
- To support investigations of unsolved crimes (correct)
What significant legal case is mentioned regarding the collection of DNA from arrestees?
What significant legal case is mentioned regarding the collection of DNA from arrestees?
- Illinois v. Caballes
- Maryland v. King (correct)
- United States v. Jones
- Riley v. California
What does the term 'Rapid DNA' refer to?
What does the term 'Rapid DNA' refer to?
- A type of DNA evidence analysis
- A process for obtaining DNA profiles quickly (correct)
- A legal framework for DNA collection
- A new method for fingerprinting
How long does the Rapid DNA process take to develop a DNA profile from a buccal swab?
How long does the Rapid DNA process take to develop a DNA profile from a buccal swab?
How many convicted individuals' profiles are present in the offender index?
How many convicted individuals' profiles are present in the offender index?
What was the outcome of the CODIS program in terms of assisting in investigations?
What was the outcome of the CODIS program in terms of assisting in investigations?
What constitutional issue is linked with collecting DNA from arrestees?
What constitutional issue is linked with collecting DNA from arrestees?
What type of samples are officers allowed to collect during the booking procedure?
What type of samples are officers allowed to collect during the booking procedure?
Who was identified as the sole owner of the red 2004 Dodge Caravan linked to the disappearance?
Who was identified as the sole owner of the red 2004 Dodge Caravan linked to the disappearance?
What was found in the search of Bruce McArthur's van that connected him to the murders?
What was found in the search of Bruce McArthur's van that connected him to the murders?
What type of physical evidence was found in McArthur’s bedroom?
What type of physical evidence was found in McArthur’s bedroom?
What significant reaction did members of the LGBTQ community in Toronto have regarding the killings?
What significant reaction did members of the LGBTQ community in Toronto have regarding the killings?
What statement did the prosecutor make during the sentencing hearing regarding the evidence?
What statement did the prosecutor make during the sentencing hearing regarding the evidence?
What is the purpose of NIBIN in the context of firearm-related crimes?
What is the purpose of NIBIN in the context of firearm-related crimes?
What procedure must occur before a missing person case is published on NamUs?
What procedure must occur before a missing person case is published on NamUs?
How does NamUs assist in handling missing person cases?
How does NamUs assist in handling missing person cases?
Which type of information is included in the Unidentified Persons Database?
Which type of information is included in the Unidentified Persons Database?
What action did the suspects take when confronted by law enforcement?
What action did the suspects take when confronted by law enforcement?
What confirmed the link between the recovered handgun and the previous armed robberies?
What confirmed the link between the recovered handgun and the previous armed robberies?
What caliber of handgun was linked to the armed robberies?
What caliber of handgun was linked to the armed robberies?
What type of firearm evidence was entered into NIBIN by law enforcement?
What type of firearm evidence was entered into NIBIN by law enforcement?
What defines evidence with class characteristics?
What defines evidence with class characteristics?
How does the number of paint layers affect the classification of paint as evidence?
How does the number of paint layers affect the classification of paint as evidence?
What is the significance of determining multiple blood factors in comparison?
What is the significance of determining multiple blood factors in comparison?
Which statement correctly describes the product rule in blood factor analysis?
Which statement correctly describes the product rule in blood factor analysis?
What is the chance of two one-layer paint chips coming from the same car?
What is the chance of two one-layer paint chips coming from the same car?
In the context of class characteristics, what is the frequency of type A blood in the population?
In the context of class characteristics, what is the frequency of type A blood in the population?
Which factor increases the certainty of blood originating from a specific individual?
Which factor increases the certainty of blood originating from a specific individual?
What is an example of evidence that can possess class characteristics?
What is an example of evidence that can possess class characteristics?
What color of paint was recovered from the scene of the accident?
What color of paint was recovered from the scene of the accident?
How many 1997 Ford Mustangs in Aztec Gold Metallic were produced?
How many 1997 Ford Mustangs in Aztec Gold Metallic were produced?
What significant detail was noted about the primer surface layer of the paint particle?
What significant detail was noted about the primer surface layer of the paint particle?
What was the primary forensic evidence linking the suspect vehicle to the scene?
What was the primary forensic evidence linking the suspect vehicle to the scene?
What was the result of subsequent spectral searches in the Paint Data Query (PDQ) database?
What was the result of subsequent spectral searches in the Paint Data Query (PDQ) database?
What timeframe elapsed before the detective confirmed locating a suspect vehicle?
What timeframe elapsed before the detective confirmed locating a suspect vehicle?
How many of the produced Aztec Gold Metallic Ford Mustangs were registered in the jurisdiction of the crime?
How many of the produced Aztec Gold Metallic Ford Mustangs were registered in the jurisdiction of the crime?
What type of evidence was found on the victim's clothing?
What type of evidence was found on the victim's clothing?
Study Notes
Bruce McArthur Case
- Bruce McArthur, a 66-year-old landscaper from Toronto, was implicated in the disappearance of multiple men associated with Toronto's Gay Village.
- Surveillance footage captured McArthur entering a red 2004 Dodge Caravan on the day of a victim's disappearance, leading police to focus on him.
- Police monitored McArthur and discovered a young man tied up in his apartment, prompting immediate intervention and McArthur's arrest.
- Evidence collected from the apartment included a black duffel bag containing duct tape, surgical gloves, rope, zip ties, bungee cord, and syringes.
- DNA analysis from McArthur's van matched that of several victims, confirming his involvement in the murders.
- Victims' remains were found dismembered and buried in planter pots belonging to a landscaping client.
- On January 29, 2019, McArthur pleaded guilty to eight counts of murder, following an overwhelming amount of forensic and digital evidence.
- He received a life sentence without parole, addressing community fears regarding a serial killer targeting LGBTQ individuals.
Physical Evidence
- Crime scenes must be evaluated individually due to varying histories and circumstances.
- Evidence can have class characteristics, meaning it can only link to a group rather than an individual; for example, a one-layer paint chip vs. a multi-layered chip from the same car.
- Blood can also have class characteristics; the likelihood of a match increases with additional independent blood factors.
- The 'product rule' allows for calculating the probability of matching blood samples by multiplying the frequencies of independent traits.
DNA and Forensic Technologies
- CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) contains profiles of over 13.6 million convicted individuals, aiding investigations by generating hits against evidence.
- Rapid DNA technology allows for obtaining DNA profiles from buccal swabs in under 90 minutes, facilitating faster investigations.
- The legality of collecting DNA from arrestees was upheld by the Supreme Court, allowing cheek swabs as part of standard booking procedures.
Case Examples
- In Broward County, Florida, cartridge casings linked multiple armed robberies to a single .40-caliber handgun through NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network).
- During a hit-and-run investigation involving a 53-year-old man, paint fragments matched the specific color of a limited number of vehicles, leading to identification of the suspect vehicle.
- The Paint Data Query (PDQ) database played a key role in revealing the likely model and year of the suspect vehicle based on paint color analysis.
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Explore the intriguing case surrounding 'Bruce' and the circumstances of his disappearance. Delve into the details of surveillance footage and the investigation that followed. Can you piece together the clues and solve this mystery?
