Abstract
Crime Scene photography is one of the most important aspects of documenting crimes scenes and evidence. Photographs are often used as courtroom exhibits to support witnesses’ testimony and to prove or disapprove issues or theories before the court. Because of their value as court exhibits, the crime scene photographer’s goal should be to take photographs that meet the requirements for admissibility. It is possible to reconstruct a crime scene by analyzing the location and appearance of the physical evidence found at the crime scene though photography. Therefore, the location of the evidence must be documented properly. Photographs, supported with noted and crime scene diagrams, help investigators and ultimately a jury to understand …show more content…
While French police began making daguerreotypes for identifying known criminal in 1841, the first crime scene cameras were used as early as 1865. The first crime scene cameras were large, tripod mounted 8”x10” glass plate negative cameras. French photographer, Alphonse Bertillon was the first to realize that photographs were futile for identification. Throughout the centuries crime scene photography has evolved tremendously. From daguerreotypes to color in …show more content…
These photographs can be extremely valuable in explaining such crimes as well as the brutality of these offenses. When photographing a homicide, take a series of photographs that will help other investigators, and perhaps the jury understand where and how the crime was committed. These photographs can also be used to recreate the scene of the crime that will help tell the story of the crime was committed. Remember, you have one chance to photograph a homicide scene. When in doubt, take extra photographs. In a significant case, such as a homicide, it is better to be criticized for taking too many photographs, than to be missing important ones containing valuable
Crime Scene photography is one of the most important aspects of documenting crimes scenes and evidence. Photographs are often used as courtroom exhibits to support witnesses’ testimony and to prove or disapprove issues or theories before the court. Because of their value as court exhibits, the crime scene photographer’s goal should be to take photographs that meet the requirements for admissibility. It is possible to reconstruct a crime scene by analyzing the location and appearance of the physical evidence found at the crime scene though photography. Therefore, the location of the evidence must be documented properly. Photographs, supported with noted and crime scene diagrams, help investigators and ultimately a jury to understand …show more content…
While French police began making daguerreotypes for identifying known criminal in 1841, the first crime scene cameras were used as early as 1865. The first crime scene cameras were large, tripod mounted 8”x10” glass plate negative cameras. French photographer, Alphonse Bertillon was the first to realize that photographs were futile for identification. Throughout the centuries crime scene photography has evolved tremendously. From daguerreotypes to color in …show more content…
These photographs can be extremely valuable in explaining such crimes as well as the brutality of these offenses. When photographing a homicide, take a series of photographs that will help other investigators, and perhaps the jury understand where and how the crime was committed. These photographs can also be used to recreate the scene of the crime that will help tell the story of the crime was committed. Remember, you have one chance to photograph a homicide scene. When in doubt, take extra photographs. In a significant case, such as a homicide, it is better to be criticized for taking too many photographs, than to be missing important ones containing valuable