Why did Dignam wear gloves and hospital moccasins in 'The Departed' while killing Sullivan?
In the final scene of The Departed when Sullivan (played by Matt Damon)returns to his apartment he finds Dignam (Mark Wahlberg) waiting wearing gloves and hospital moccasins and pointing a gun at him. Dignam just walks off after shooting Sullivan. What was the significance of the gloves and moccasins? If Dignam was taking precautions for not leaving any evidence or sign on the murder site, then how did they help? Or is there some other reason?
Best Answer
You’re right. He wore the shoe covers, gloves, and a hair net to not leave traces behind, what is called “cross-contamination”. This just improves his chances of not getting caught.
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"Biological evidence requires care to guard against the possibility of cross contamination either by the investigator or by other biological specimens at the scene. Equipment is available to crime scene investigators which aide in the prevention of cross contamination. Types of equipment include:
Tyvek white paper body suit
Paper mask that covers nose and mouth
Eye protection
Latex or Nitrile gloves
Sleeve protectors
Shoe covers
Hair net"
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How did Dignam know Sullivan was the rat?
The envelope that Costigan gave to Madolyn that she wrote his name on and put into her desk drawer gave Sullivan up. It identified Sullivan as the rat and instructed Madolyn to go to Sergeant Dignam with the information if anything were to happen to Costigan.What happened to Dignam in The Departed?
Warner Bros. The final moments of The Departed find Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) getting surprised in his own home and gunned down by Sgt. Dignam (Mark Wahlberg), the final death in a rapid chain of executions in the film's third act.What was in the brown envelope in The Departed?
The envelope given to Vera by Leo had to contain the truth about the entire story and instructions to contact Marky Mark. Wahlberg and Vera worked together to set up the hit in the apartment. She went on to give birth to Leo's son and most likely spanked by Dirk Digler.Did Dignam get fired?
Queenan murder After Queenan was murdered at the 344 Wash by Costello's men, Dignam attacked Sergeant Colin Sullivan, who had ordered the internal investigation to stalk Captain Queenan. Captain Ellerby intervened, who became the boss of Dignam, who dismissed Dignam for two weeks, with pay.Interveiws with Sergeant Dignam and Captain Queenan (The Departed 2006)
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