The first thing I would do in processing the crime scene is interview the first officer that arrived at the crime scene to establish a theory of the case. Second I would examine the crime scene to see if the theory of the case is substantiated by what I observed. During this time I would start identifying possible items of evidence, identifying entry and exit points and getting a general outline of the homicide scene. Third, I would take some pictures. Photographing the scene would allow me to record a pictorial view of what the scene looked like undisturbed and to record items that is possible evidence. Fourth, I would than sketch the crime scene. The sketch is to help demonstrate the layout of the homicide scene and to identify the exact position of the deceased victim and additional
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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. I would send to crime lab to have a forensic drug analysis done to see what the substance is. The type of test that would be done is microcrystalline test, chromatography and or spectrophotometry.
5. Handwritten note containing directions. I would have the note analyze to find clues to link it to the crime scene and or a suspect. During the analysis I could determine the type of paper used, printing method, handwriting style or type of ink. Distinctive features such as indentations on a paper may prove as useful clues. The note would also be processed for fingerprints.
6. Head shot wound. Wounds can often be matched to weapons or tool marks on the weapon. I would be able to determine the weapon's size, shape, and length. In addition, the wound can provide clues about a victim’s injuries, the suspect (left-handed, right-handed, height, etc.), and positions of the victim and
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. I would send to crime lab to have a forensic drug analysis done to see what the substance is. The type of test that would be done is microcrystalline test, chromatography and or spectrophotometry.
5. Handwritten note containing directions. I would have the note analyze to find clues to link it to the crime scene and or a suspect. During the analysis I could determine the type of paper used, printing method, handwriting style or type of ink. Distinctive features such as indentations on a paper may prove as useful clues. The note would also be processed for fingerprints.
6. Head shot wound. Wounds can often be matched to weapons or tool marks on the weapon. I would be able to determine the weapon's size, shape, and length. In addition, the wound can provide clues about a victim’s injuries, the suspect (left-handed, right-handed, height, etc.), and positions of the victim and