Forensic evidence analysis in rape cases

Ployayap Sriyotchotiwat

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to analyze crime plans and evidence and problems in forensic science in rape cases. It was a qualitative research by interviewing investigators and the sentenced rape cases were analyzed to analyze the data. The results of the research found that. There are 3 types of plans for the offenders of rape cases: 1) external stimuli, i.e. alcohol addiction, intimacy, and the victim's internal provocation being mentally ill and lacking good conscience 2) having the right opportunity to commit wrongdoing 3) suitable environment Evidence in a rape case has similar characteristics as follows physical examination of the victim examination of secretions identity verification examination of environmental witnesses and personal witnesses the obstacles in collecting evidence are various evidences. That will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators destroyed over time and deteriorated, unable to examine evidence the victim is afraid of the offender because of intimidation or the offender influences the victim causing the victim to not report and leave it for a long time.