Supervisory Special Agent FBI/Behavioral Analysis Unit - 3 Crimes Against Children
With advances in science, such as investigative genealogy, the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) has seen an increase in referrals of cases involving unsolved newborn homicide/neonaticide. By highlighting the BAU’s research on the homicides of newborns, the presenters will discuss the behavioral trends and patterns among offenders, the unique legal considerations that often must be considered, and the importance of utilizing specific interview strategies which often lead to successful prosecution outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Encourage investigators to pair investigative genealogy results with careful planning, preparations and utilization of unique interview considerations prior to contact with persons of interest
Describe a operational phased approach when disclosing DNA/genealogy evidence in investigative interviews, which has seen some early success among cases referred to the BAU
Identify the hurdles commonly encountered in interviews of maternal offenders and discuss ways to overcome these various roadblocks
