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Originally posted by Rochard
Criminals are stupid. In every case during a crime the criminal makes a mistake, something they didn't think about or never even imagined would lead to them, and they get caught. It's just plain dumb luck when they don't get caught.
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Rochard...this is very true and one of the saving graces of law enforcement. If they weren't stupid, they wouldn't be criminals. (I admit to the simplicity of that remark, but it's nonetheless true.) They always make mistakes. It's up to law enforcement to find the mistake.
If a suspect shows up covered with bleach, he's in effect signed a confession. He may have succeeded in corrupting the DNA, but he's narrowed the focus of the detectives. They know they have the right guy. They just have to find his mistake.
Frankly, if it weren't for "CSI," all it would take is a tour of the internet. The information on *anything* is out there. If one can find the plans to build a dirty bomb, one can also find the ways to disrupt a forensic investigation.
I've mentioned the book "Forensics for Dummies" before. I bought it to add to my research library for writing. But...I showed no ID nor did I fill out a form attesting to my plans for the book. It was $9.95. I'm certain that even a semi-bright criminal could have figured out how to buy the book and learn from it.