INTERPOL HANDBOOK ON DNA DATA EXCHANGE AND PRACTICE

• introductionThis scenario puts the use of DNA in investigations at an international level intocontext. In this scenario details will be given about a rape and murder that occurred atVienna international airport (VIA) and the evidence that was present at the suspectedscene of the crime. In many ways this scenario is applicable to a variety of crimescenes that use DNA profiling to help bring the perpetrator to justice. The followingchapters will address the issues involved in an investigation of this nature. They aim tooffer advice on best standard practice and guidelines on procedures by demonstratingthe best approach for the crime committed at VIA. Accompanying this best approachthere are also some general points for reference, however the most important thing toremember is that each crime scene is different and each approach will be unique. Thebest way to approach such investigations is with careful consideration for all possibilitiesand by looking to apply the most accurate and up-to-date information possible.Picture 1 – Vienna International Airport•discovery of the bodyAt 06.00 on Monday 17 April, the transit cleaning supervisor arrives at work and walksalong the corridor to the store room. Everything appears normal as he walks past thetoilets.He pauses to reach for his keys from his coat pocket and looks to the store room door.Unusually, the door is closed but it is not secure. Looking more closely he can see signsof force to the side of the lock and notices fragments of wood and paint on the floor.PAGE 12FICTITIOUS SCENARIO