ABSTRACT
The seasoned investigator often refers to “gut feelings” when identifying a suspect. “I’ve got a feeling that it’s him” and “I know in my gut that it’s him” are phrases used often by investigators. The investigators have identified behavioral characteristics or investigative similarities that allow them to make an often accurate determination that a particular individual is responsible for an incident. The discussion of behavior symptoms and of detecting lies from a suspect’s words, actions, and attitude is the next step in the professional interviewer’s pattern of growth.
