CRIMINT

Psychological Autopsy: Investigating a Mind After Death

Man with closed eyes with his brain highlighted

When someone dies under unclear or controversial circumstances, investigators typically begin by searching for physical evidence. Fingerprints, blood patterns, toxicology reports, phone records, and surveillance footage are all part of the traditional investigative toolkit. However, in some cases the most…

Geoprofiling: The Geography Behind Criminal Behavior

A mysterious man observing the neighborhood

Geoprofiling means geographic profiling. It’s an investigative technique used in criminology and criminal profiling to estimate the most likely area where an offender lives, works, or frequently visits, based on the locations of their crimes. It’s mainly used in serial…