TABLE 3. Behavioral Evidence Warranting Analysis.
Efforts to avoid detection |
Waits until dark |
Use of gloves, mask, disguise |
Concealment of weapon |
Takes victim to isolated area |
Use of a false alibi, alias, pretenses |
Threats to kill if tells |
Disposing of evidence |
Wiping off fingerprints, blood |
Discarding weapon |
Destroying documents |
Burying, concealing victim |
Efforts to avoid apprehension |
Fleeing scene, police |
Lying to police, witnesses |
Other |
Statement that he knew the act was wrong at the time |
Rational, nonpsychotic alternative motive |
Notifying police, calling 911 |
Expression of remorse/guilt immediately after the offense |
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