HOW TO WRITE A MINI-MYSTERY

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7 Investigation Strategies From Sherlock Holmes

1. Defining the Mystery. In order to solve a puzzle, you need to know exactly what the puzzle is.
2. Approach Each Mystery With a Blank Mind.
3. Learn How to Read A Situation.
4. Use Logic.
5. Never Give Up the Opportunity to Listen.
6. Never Underestimate Anyone.
7. Learn How to Recognize Vital Facts from Incidental Facts.

1. Start with the main character.
2. Put your character in an interesting setting.
3. Create an intriguing mystery with a puzzle to solve.
4. Build up the tension to keep the story exciting.
5. Include some thrilling cliffhangers to keep the story entertaining.
6. Resolve the mystery with a satisfying conclusion.

Mystery stories revolve around a main character on a quest to solve a crime. Also known as a whodunit or detective story, a mystery creates intrigue by revealing the identity of the antagonist only at the climax of the story. Mystery writers drop clues throughout the plot to invite readers to join in the investigation.

The detective focused on finding the connections and making sense out of everything he saw. He applied the principles of Deductive Reasoning. Sherlock would write down some hypothesis about what he believed happened. He would then search for more evidence to logically validate his initial statements.

Good detectives are calm, friendly, and observant, and are able to react well to situations that make others panic. Detectives should also have good decision making and deduction skills.

Important qualities for a detective Good writing skills. Patience. Ability to multi-task. Being perceptive.

The following skills are key for success as a homicide detective:

• Problem solving.
• Critical thinking.
• Written communication.
• Oral communication.
• Ethical behavior.
• Attention to detail.
• Keen understanding of human behavior and psychology.

Improve your investigation skills

1. 1) Control your biases.
2. 2) Take great care in what you label a fact.
3. 3) Improve your interviewing skills.
4. 4) Avoid moving prematurely to cause analysis.
5. 5) Write more explicit recommendations.

If you want to use your investigative skills to truly fight crime, pursuing a police detective career is the best choice for you. It’s a great career fit for people with meticulous attention to detail, a strong ethical compass,2 and the patience and perseverance to investigate criminal cases that may progress slowly.

Police detective Also known as criminal investigators, police detectives investigate crimes including robberies, arson, homicides and property crimes. Police detectives gather evidence, follow leads, interview witnesses and the victims of the crime, write reports and take notes, interrogate suspects and make arrests.

Investigators have access to professional-grade investigative databases that compile public records, credit header information, telephone information, social network information and other information about people and businesses.

What to Do if a Detective Calls You. If you’re contacted by a detective, you should talk to an attorney right away. Your attorney will be able to talk to law enforcement on your behalf and may be able to mitigate circumstances before charges are even brought to light.

All you have to do is leave a message that says you will not talk to him unless there is a lawyer present and that will end that. Most people get arrested by trying to talk their way out of an arrest. That “I don’t have anything to hide” attitude is responsible for most of the police arrests.

You can refuse to talk to a detective at any time. They will probably not leave you alone, but you do not have to talk to them; even if you’re arrested (see more on this below). When a detective wants to talk to you because you’re a suspect, they will generally be very nice and even friendly.

The Warrant Requirement for Police Searches of Cell Phones In the vast majority of cases, police need a valid search warrant to search the data on your cell phone. Most police searches of cell phone data require a search warrant. Police must apply to a California or federal judge for a search warrant.

Generally speaking, police can’t seize any private communications without a warrant. They can’t wiretap telephone conversations, read emails, or read text messages without consent of at least one of the parties of such communications. only those text messages the complainant allows the officer to read.

A California federal judge rules that police cannot compel users to unlock their devices with facial recognition, fingerprints, or other forms of biometrics. If a police officer or federal investigator wants to get into your smartphone, they can no longer use your eyes, face, or fingerprint to force you to unlock it.

You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question.

A: You do not have to let law enforcement officers search your home, and you do not have to answer their questions. Law enforcement officers cannot get a warrant based on your refusal, nor can they punish you for refusing to give consent.

Legality. Freedom of speech is protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, so non-threatening verbal “abuse” of a police officer is not in itself criminal behavior, though some courts have disagreed on what constitutes protected speech in this regard.

If you aren’t truthful to a police officer, the very act of lying means you have committed a crime and that gives them a reason to lock you up. It’s ultimately best that you remain silent instead of giving them a reason to arrest you. Cops have the time and resources to verify anything that you tell them.

You have the right to remain silent. For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where you are traveling from, what you are doing, or where you live. If you wish to exercise your right to remain silent, say so out loud.

You do have the right to refuse or ignore a request for questioning, but the officers may choose to arrest you, depending on the nature of the case.

You don’t have to speak to the police. Say, “I would like to remain silent.” In some states, you must tell police your name if they ask you to identify yourself. You don’t have to agree to a search. Say, “I do not consent to a search.” • Ask, “Am I free to leave?” If you are free to leave – leave calmly.

In the Miranda decision, the Supreme Court spelled out the substance of the warnings that officers are required to give to you, either in writing or orally, before questioning you: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court.

2. There is no express legal requirement that a person suspected of having committed an offence must be interviewed under caution before any decision as to whether to prosecute is taken.