RT Research Data T1 Forensic Evidence in Homicide Investigations, Cleveland, Ohio, 2008-2011 A1 McEwen, J. Thomas A2 Regoeczi, Wendy C. LA English PP Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar PB [Verlag nicht ermittelbar] YR 2018 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1840042257 AB These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme file for a brief description of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed. The objective of this study was to determine how homicide investigators use evidence during the course of their investigations. Data on 294 homicide cases (315 victims) that occurred in Cleveland between 2008 and 2011 was collected from investigative reports, forensic analysis reports, prosecutors and homicide investigators, provided by the Cleveland Ohio Police Department, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office, and Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts. The study collection includes 1 Stata data file (NIJ_Cleveland_Homicides.dta, n=294, 109 variables). K1 Arrests K1 Criminal investigations K1 Evidence K1 forensic sciences K1 Homicide K1 Offenders K1 Prosecution K1 Sentencing K1 Victims K1 Violent Crime K1 Weapons K1 Forschungsdaten DO 10.3886/ICPSR36202.v2