Arson investigator John Klottier is on the scene of a home that has
burned to the ground. Before the insurance company can pay the claim,
it would like a copy of his report. It is suspected that the owner may
have burned his own home to collect the insurance. Investigator
Klottier first looks for any criminal burn patterns.


Address the following in 400–600 words: ◦Provide detailed descriptions
of the following burn patterns:


·         A plant (sometimes called a booster)

·         Trailers (sometimes called streamers)

·         Puddling

·         What is spoliation, and how could it affect crime scene
investigations? Explain.


•Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.


Next, address the following as a group in 600–850 words:


·         How should Investigator Klottier investigate this fire? Explain.

·         Which type of accelerant was most likely used for the fire,
and what burn patterns would it leave behind? Explain.

·         How would he handle the evidence? Explain.

·         What information would he collect from the family? Explain.





•Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.