Investigating Leads

The investigation leads is a stage in the criminal investigation that involves a plan being devised that focuses on the progression of the analysis of the forensic evidence that has been collected from the scene of the crime.  It may be necessary as part of a particular criminal investigation to conduct a further investigation, in order to gather information, by asking members of the community if they have seen anything in relation to the crime that has taken place.  The process of investigating leads is vital to the positive outcome of a criminal investigation as it enables the collection and interpretation of evidence that can be used in court for either the prosecution or defence.  In the case of Aileen Wuornos there were numerous investigative leads that needed to be followed, such as the analysis of fingerprints identified on the beer cans located in the vehicles a victim that would need to be analysed in order to identify a match which would subsequently require the police to apprehend the suspect.