When One Refers to the "Layer Checking Technique" in Arson

question 34

Multiple Choice

When one refers to the "layer checking technique" in arson investigation,what is being described is the

• A) process of checking through the layers of material stacked on top of each other after a fire.
• B) analysis of materials for the presence of accelerant.
• C) investigation of all suspects beginning with the prime suspect and working down to the least likely suspect.
• D) method used to identify the most likely motive.

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