I gathered the green leafy substance to be tested back at the University Police Department (UPD). Note: I was instructed by Lt. Gonzalez to obtain the finger print kit from UPD and bring it back to Lt.…
Purpose: The purpose of the lab was to identify a powder based on its physical and chemical properties. Materials & Apparatus: -eye protection -well plate -pipette -small toothpick/ paper clip for stirring -6 white powders: icing sugar, cornstarch, Aspirin powder, baking powder, mystery powder -test solutions in dropper bottles: water, universal indicator, vinegar, iodine solution Safety notes: Aspirin Powder- in case of contact with skin, wash with soap and water. Universal indicator- toxic, in case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse for 15 minutes. Iodine- rinse for 15 minutes in case of contact with skin or eyes.…
On June 12, 1994 at about 10:15 pm (Courier Post Online, 2016) Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman were brutally stabbed to death in the front yard of Nicole’s home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, all while Nicole’s two children were still asleep in the house. After the bodies were discovered, the next of kin for both families needed to be contacted. Officers were sent to the home of O.J. Simpson to notify him of his ex-wife’s death. When officers arrived at his house, they attempted to make contact with him, but no one was answering the door.…
Shoeprint analysis was conducted by Geary Kanaskie of the FBI. Analysis of Brown’s Fila running shoes showed they were the same size as the prints recovered from the scene and the top of the shoeprint matched those in the house. An FBI serologist, Joe Errera, tested the shoes for blood. He stated that the right shoe came up clean but the left shoe tested positive for blood during chemical testing (Sherwood, 1997). Errera mentioned that while the test came up positive on the right shoe, the environmental interactions that took place in the removal of the stain on the left shoe can affect the test to the point where it cannot detect blood.…
The term "forensic" means "in open court"(vocabulary.com). Forensics is a broad array of sciences used for both legal and criminal purposes. Help to solve crimes using analysis of physical evidence compared with evidence with suspects. A Forensic science technician or also known as, forensic scientist, crime scene investigator, or Criminalist, is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and preserving physical evidence to aid in investigations. The contributions they make to today's world can seem in many ways unnoticed, but they are a crucial part of any functional judicial system or society.…
Anthropology study of human beings throughout history, whether in the past or in the present. A simpler way to put it is anthropology is the study of human beans their origin, societies, and cultures. Anthropology shows us how human beings no matter how different they are from our society and culture give meaning to their lives. In chapter 1 we learn the different applications of anthropology from linguistic anthropology to forensic anthropology.…
Case 1 : Name of case: The kidnapping of three young women Victim(s): Sofia Silva, Kati and Kristin Lisk Suspect: Richard Marc Evonitz Overview: One day, Sofia Silva was kidnapped off of her front porch and found 5 weeks later in a nearby creek. Just 8 months later the same happened to Kati and Kristin Lisk who were the found floating in a river five days later. After investigating Kati and Kristin’s body, pink fibers were found on Kati’s body. Then in June of 2002, the killer struck again this time kidnapping a girl and taking her to an apartment where she was handcuffed for 18 hours. The girl escaped and led the police to the apartment but upon arrival the killer was gone.…
The detectives used the following forensic techniques to conduct their investigation, Autopsy, fingerprints, Trace evidence, Evidence of injury. “Fingerprint is the impression left…
Introduction: After further investigation of the crime scene, large glass pieces were found on the floor of the utility closet which appeared to come from the lower part of the window in the same room. The glass appears to have been broken from the outside, but there is know for sure without further investigation. The evidence can be found by identifying the type of glass and then reconstructing the glass window so that the radial fracture can be examined to determine the point of original impact. Materials: The materials used are listed below: -A flashlight emitting UV light -The glass fragments on the floor -The window pane in which the glass appears to be from -Gloves -Magnifying…
After looking at the results, there seemed to be a match between DNA found at the crime scene and DNA from one of the suspects. DNA from the crime scene with enzyme one matched closely with DNA from suspect two that was with enzyme one. Along with that match, the DNA from the crime scene with enzyme two was matched closely with DNA from suspect two with enzyme two. Because there were close matches to the DNA found at the crime scene, does not necessarily mean that the suspect is guilty. There could have been contamination or that the restriction enzymes could have cut the DNA at the wrong length.…
The scenario of properly collective evidence at a crime scene will prevent any cross contamination as stated. The science of basic chemistry assists with identifying any substance of which matter is composed. The evidence stated in this case lists two pairs of jeans, shirt and a handgun found at the crime scene. The integrate of each piece of evidence need to be handle to avoid any cross contamination such as DNA or traces of any other matter that may be used to identify additional information to solve the case.…
The fingerprints were on the table she probably was trying to grab on the table when alex feel Alex Garcia’s finger print is a plain arch. The reason why I think alex feel and tried to get back up because the fingerprints were on the table and alex was lying on the floor. The blood type and the blood spatter plays a huge part in a crime scene, it can determine who who is a suspect or a victim it is one of the biggest pieces in a crime scene investigation, in our investigation the blood matched up with anna garcia, which is who the girl who was killed, it can tell us from what height she bled from, what angle, and more. The shoeprints can help in an investigation a little bit by, if you can clearly see the serial number you can track down what kind of boots they are and find out who bought them and you can track that suspect down, we identified the shoeprint as Ericas shoeprint. Hair can be a huge factor…
My area of interest is Forensic Psychology. Forensic Psychology is described as “the professional practice by psychologists within the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, [and] school psychology…engaged as experts…in an activity primarily intend to provide professional psychological expertise to the judicial system” (Cherry, 2015). This field involves being knowledgeable to legal issues and legal codes and having the ability to translate them into psychological concepts. Persons in this field do not necessarily have to obtain a degree in forensic psychology, in fact many persons in this field have degrees in clinical, counseling or experimental psychology. In Addition to legal issues and regulations, Forensic Psychologist must…
Bloody partial palms print on the tile floor. The unique ridge characteristics in a fingerprint are also used to identify a suspect. I could use the Automated Fingerprint Identification System to find matches to fingerprints found at the crime scene. 4. Small baggie of a white, powdery substance.…
A death can be a messy event. Most people do not know that cleaning up after a murder or suicide is the responsibility of the family. They must clean up the blood, body fluids or other reminders that their loved one has passed. For many people, this task is too painful to consider. No one wants to think of their loved one in that state.…