Evidence Matrix

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EVIDENCE MATRIX
Operation: RED INK (TITLE)

Allegation

Prepared by: (Directing Staff)

Offence

Elements/Facts in
Issue

Avenues of Inquiry

A general statement
outlining the CRIME
and the aim of the
investigation.
The statement need
not be in technical
terms, so long as it is
clear and easily
understood.
This statement will set
the parameters of the
investigation.
EXAMPLE:
At about 9:00AM Oct
13, 2010 the wife of
Cong MANDATU and
twenty (20) of her
political allies and 35
media personalities
were found dead at
Sharif Uwak,
Maguindanao allegedly
due to multiple gunshot
wounds.
Suspects: Datu Ansay
ANGPATUWAD and
several John Does.

List all possible
offenses that can
be gleaned from the
circumstances.

EXAMPLE:
Art 248 of RPC
(Murder)

PD 1866 as
amended by RA
8294

Omnibus Election
Code

List the elements of
the offence/s
together with any
relevant issues that
may affect the
investigation.

EXAMPLE:
Element 1:
 Intent to kill
 Treachery
 Superior strength
 Premeditation
 Cruelty
Element 2:
 Unlawful
Possession of
firearm and
explosives
Element 3:
 Election period

How the elements of
the crime are to be
satisfied.

EXAMPLE:
Element 1:
 Deploy SOCO
 Interview/ secure
testimony of
witnesses
 Search Warrants
 Employ services of
Crime Laboratory
Elements 2:
 Legal search and
seizures
 FEO certification
Element 3
 COMELEC
certifications