Question
What possible motive could there be for each of the incidents?
For this question, address these incidents in particular:
• the mugging of the police officer
• the theft/disappearance of the fingerprints
• the arson
Answer
The possible motive for the mugging of the police officer could be to intimidate or harm the officer, or to steal something from them. The possible motive for the theft/disappearance of the fingerprints could be to conceal evidence or to prevent identification of a suspect. The possible motive for the arson could be to destroy evidence or to intimidate someone.