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Murder Cases: A Difficult Situation

By Steven Rodriguez

Murder is, obviously, a serious issue; and the search for a suspect and/or suspects, is a major issue during a murder investigation.  If a crime scene is left for too long, the case becomes increasingly difficult to investigate and it becomes quit difficult to prove guilt of the accused.  Although DNA evidence can lend some assistance, it is still a difficult task. For example, in San Clemente, CA five family members were recently found dead in their home.  They lived in a gated community, and they were all adults.  Complicating matters is that the family may have been dead for two weeks since they were found at home with their bodies decomposed.  Neighbors said the family kept to themselves, and authorities are not yet able to rule out homicide or suicide...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on May 30, 2008 (boomark / email).