Computational forensics

Abstract This case study examines Jack the Ripper and the horrible acts of violence he committed in the East End of London during 1888 where five women were murdered. These murders received so much media coverage that what would have been the terrible tragedy of five people being murdered became one of the most famous series of murders and the killer became one of the most terrifying of all time. During this case study, I will describe some current techniques that could have been used in the…

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…

Biometrics are defined as systems that are used to verify and identify people using their physical features (such as their faces and fingerprints) and also their behavioral characteristics (such as their handwriting) [1]. The field of biometrics is becoming more and more relevant these days as the need to enhance security systems and to solve crime mysteries has become one of the main focuses in the research industry. Biometrics is a broad field on its own because of its wide range of…

The current situation from my personal experiences at UCO and our Forensics Institute is that we as Forensics students are very lucky with our facility. We have a nice modern building with many useful amenities. We have a well versed and brilliant faculty and staff and the students to match. The one downfall I have noticed comes along with our building. Yes it is useful but through much of the day it is quiet and empty. When we as students have gaps of an hour or more between classes we need…

that develops software X. Software X is the leading operating system in mobile devices. Unfortunately, our company believes Mr. McBride, a former employee stole product X source code for financial gain. As such, I have been tasked with leading the forensic investigation in this matter. Analysis Interview During an investigation is imperative that potential witnesses are questioned to gather essential information needed in the investigation (Swanson, Chamelin, & Territo, 2016). To protect the…

endure any questioning by the defence in a courtroom. Houck & Siegel (2015) stated that chain of custody is without a doubt, the most important piece of paper generated at a crime scene; they postulated, that without it, the most convincing piece of forensic evidence can be rendered useless in the judicial system. The…

Criminal profiling refers to a tool implemented in analytical psychology. Just like any other scientific tool, criminal profiling has its disadvantages. The disadvantages influence the validity, reliability, and utility of the technique, making it to be classified as a tool rather than science. For one to be conversant with the validity, reliability, and usefulness of this tool, understanding its definition is crucial. Criminal profiling refers to the procedure of categorizing personality…

field of Computer Forensics is no longer being put on the back burner. According to many popular news outlets such as Forbes and Newsweek, the field of Computer Science is expected to grow exponentially, leaving the the specialty of Forensic Science the need to adapt with it. As long as technology has been at the base of human fingertips, there’s always been substantial cases of fraud, network security issues, and online identity theft. The field of Computer Forensics didn’t come into…

that there is a lot of studying of unique patterns shown by evidence to come to a conclusion that everyone would have missed. This is not easy at all to find the missing piece that everyone would overlook. This not something everyone can do. Forensics is a part of criminal profiling. Evidence from crime scenes play a big role in finding what happened and locating the suspect. Such evidence includes figure prints, hair, and other forms of DNA. They use this evidence in help to create a…

For instance, there is additional forensic evidence collected in a rape case that wouldn’t be appropriate in a traffic accident. There are also specific elements to investigate in different types of crime scenes. According to the NIST, when examining a motor vehicle, the vehicle needs to…