Domain Richards

Domain Richards was a 25-year-old man from Connecticut who was found dead in the trunk of his car in November 2007. His death was ruled a homicide, and the cause of death was traumatic asphyxia. He was involved in drug dealing, and police believe he was robbed and killed. His case remains unsolved.

Traumatic Asphyxia

Traumatic asphyxia is a form of asphyxia that occurs when there is a sudden compression of the chest or abdomen, which prevents the lungs from expanding and filling with air. This can lead to a lack of oxygen in the blood, which can be fatal. In Domain Richards' case, the medical examiner determined that his death was caused by traumatic asphyxia.

Cold Case

A cold case is a criminal investigation that has been inactive for a significant period of time. Cold cases can be difficult to solve because evidence may be lost or degraded, witnesses may have moved or died, and memories may fade. Domain Richards' case is a cold case, but Detective Jacobson remains determined to solve it.

Hartford Police Department

The Hartford Police Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Hartford, Connecticut. They are investigating the murder of Domain Richards, and they are asking for help from the public. The Hartford Police Department's major crimes division can be reached at 860-757-4000, and the cold case tip line can be reached at 860-722-TIPS.

DEA

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug trafficking and production. The DEA was involved in a case in Corpus Christi, Texas, where several individuals were arrested for drug possession. These individuals were overheard talking about Domain Richards' murder, but the DEA did not allow Detective Jacobson to interview them.

Forensic Evidence

Forensic evidence is any physical evidence that is collected and analyzed in a criminal investigation. Forensic evidence can be used to identify suspects, establish a timeline of events, and link suspects to the crime scene. In Domain Richards' case, forensic evidence was collected from the car and the crime scene, but it did not lead to a definitive suspect.

Informant

An informant is a person who provides information to law enforcement about criminal activity. Informants can be valuable sources of information, but they must be carefully vetted and their information corroborated. In Domain Richards' case, an informant provided information that led police to suspect Kenneth, but this information was not enough to secure a warrant or arrest.

DNA

DNA is a molecule that carries genetic information. DNA can be used to identify individuals and link suspects to crime scenes. In Domain Richards' case, DNA evidence was collected from the car and the crime scene, but it did not lead to a definitive suspect.

Suspect

A suspect is a person who is believed to be involved in a crime. Police may have a suspect based on evidence, witness statements, or other information. In Domain Richards' case, police have a suspect named Kenneth, but they do not have enough evidence to arrest him.

Murder

Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought. Domain Richards' death was ruled a homicide, which means that it was an unlawful killing. The cause of death was traumatic asphyxia, which is a form of asphyxia that occurs when there is a sudden compression of the chest or abdomen.