EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 5 MIN
How police investigate motive after a mass shooting like Tumbler Ridge
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Because the perpetrator, Jesse Van Rootselaar, is dead, police no longer have a legal obligation to prove a motive in court, but the search for answers continues for the peace of mind of the community. The following are the main steps taken by the police:1. Analysis of Digital Footprints and Electronic DevicesA special team of investigators (such as from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, or IHIT ) scrutinizes the perpetrator's entire online activity. This includes: Social Media and Forums: Check posts, search history, and interactions for signs of radicalization or attack plans. Personal Devices: Retrieving data from cell phones and computers to search for writings, notes, or manifestos that may have been left behind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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