Author Question: A retail store suffered massive damage from a fire suspected to be arson. Describe the typical ... (Read 35 times)

bobypop · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

A retail store suffered massive damage from a fire suspected to be arson. Describe the typical arsonist involved in fires such as this one?

A) White male, around 17 years of age, from an unstable home motivated by revenge
B) White male, 22-35 years old, with a blue collar job, motivated by pyromania
C) Any race, male, 35-55 years old, highly intelligent, motivated by profit
D) All of the above are the typical arsonists.

Question 2

What is the role of the insurance industry during fire investigations?

A) Providing local investigators with financial audits and income tax returns of potential suspects
B) Providing heavy machinery for aid in processing the crime scene
C) Bringing in experts in arson investigations
D) Any or all of the above