Brookman, F., Maguire, E. R., & Maguire, M. (2019). What factors influence whether homicide cases are solved? Qualitative evidence from Great Britain and the USA. Homicide Studies, 23(2), 145-174. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088767918793678
Abstract:
A growing body of research examines factors that influence the likelihood of solving homicide cases. Much of this research emanates from North America and is based on quantitative analysis of police data. This article explores the views of homicide detectives, complemented by observations of investigations, in both Great Britain and the United States, regarding factors that affect the chances of solving homicides. Although we find some important differences between nations, the qualitative evidence suggests that the likelihood of solving even the most challenging homicide cases in both nations can be influenced by police agency at the individual and strategic level.
Year: 2019
Language: English
Type: Journal article
Topic: Criminal investigation, Forensic science, Policing
Methodologies: Qualitative analysis