Contextual information and cognitive bias in the forensic investigation of fatal fires: do these incidents present an increased risk of flawed decision-making?

In sudden or unexpected deaths, there is a need to identify whether or not the death resulted from a criminal act. Adding evidentiary problems associated with fire and arson to this further complicates the investigation. A multi-agency approach with an open exchange of information is recommended, th...

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Authors: Morling, Neil Richard (Author) ; Henneberg, Marika (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
In: International journal of law, crime and justice
Year: 2020, Volume: 62
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