An unexplored hypothesis, steeped in the context of the time in which the crime was committed, may offer a new direction in the 1996 murder of neuroscientist Tsunao Saitoh. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysis using publicly available information. It is not an official investigative finding andContinue reading “Dr. Tsunao Saitoh: An Unexplored Hypothesis, A Contextual Threat”
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Team A/Team B: An Outline Of This Analytical Method
This is a framework for a Team A/Team B Analysis. It is one of several formal analytical techniques that can guide analysis, thus ensuring a robust exploration of a topic and a well-considered conclusion. Team A/Team B is effective when there are two strong, competing opinions on an analytical question. After both sides have presentedContinue reading “Team A/Team B: An Outline Of This Analytical Method”
Jamie Stickle: A Team A/Team B Analysis In Action
In cases where there is strong disagreement and the evidence appears to support divergent hypotheses, such as demonstrated here in the matter of Jamie Stickle, consider conducting a Team A/Team B analysis. Methodology and Scope This case study is an educational demonstration of structured intelligence analysis using publicly available information. It is not an officialContinue reading “Jamie Stickle: A Team A/Team B Analysis In Action”
Diane Marie Shields: Hitting The Limit Of Available Evidence
A key roadblock analysts face in exploring historic cases, such as here in the matter of Diane Marie Shields, is hitting the limit of available evidence due to low media coverage. Barring the full release by law enforcement of case files, the analytical limits may have been reached. Methodology and Scope This case study isContinue reading “Diane Marie Shields: Hitting The Limit Of Available Evidence”
Mary Shotwell Little: Can Analysis Offer Insight Into Historical Cases?
Analysis can offer value even to decades-old cold cases, such as here in the matter of Mary Shotwell Little, assuming completeness of the data set and integrity of the facts. A crime analyst with access to original case files is well-positioned to overcome the obstacle of time. Methodology and Scope This case study is anContinue reading “Mary Shotwell Little: Can Analysis Offer Insight Into Historical Cases?”