Fingerprint recognition

Criminalistics, while often called forensics, is actually a subdivision of forensic science that encompasses a wide variety of scientific disciplines, such as toxicology, anthropology, and odontology. The primary purpose of this field is to identify, gather, analyze, and interpret physical evidence found at a crime scene, as well as present it in court. The gathering and analyzing of evidence is paramount to forming a case, prosecuting the perpetrator, and convincing the judge and jury. Without…

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…

this article may have helped in the identification of Hyo Jun Jin because it is all about the rates of decompositions of bodies in different situations. Her body was heavily decomposed when it found which is why they were unable to get an accurate fingerprint from her so maybe this article would of helped the detectives by understanding how long she had been dead for (Nawrocka et al. 2016). Another article that I believe may be beneficial to the case is written by Maria Lombardi, Jennifer…

means that the temperature, pressure, and concentration must remain consistent throughout time. However, a chemical change is sometimes required in order to understand the substance better. For example, some chemicals may need to be introduced to fingerprints which may not be visible to the eye. When chemicals are added to it, it may aid in making it more visible for the technicians(Johll,…

example you can find fingerprints, blood that someone might have tried to…

The House of Usher: A Glove A glove can only be of use when a hand is inside. When a hand is inserted into a glove, it is able to achieve the purpose for which it was created. Some of these purposes are protection, warmth, and style. Without a hand, a glove is nothing; limp, lifeless, and useless. The glove in this analogy represents the mansion in the short story “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allen Poe. The hand would then represent the inhabitants of the house. When the Ushers…

In a Chronological list of cases, Newbold stated that because of this case in “1911 The first conviction is achieved on the basis of fingerprints. The case involves Thomas Jennings, found guilty of murder in Cook County, Illinois” (1999). The case of People v. Jennings happened in 1911 after Clarence B. Hiller was murdered in his own home one night. Hiller and his family were all asleep in their home when it happened. It wasn’t until Hiller woke up and found that their gas light was no longer on…

Having to identify objects with certain tools can be frustrating sometimes, because you’re just not sure if you have the correct tools. Forensic scientist will always have the correct tools to identify objects or even people, such as dead bodies, murder weapons, or sometimes even identify a crime scene. This career might not be the most cleanse or probably not the prettiest, but it is an extremely active job that anybody can have. Working in the field is like working with family. Although, some…

BLOOD SPATTER ANALYST 1. Correct Name of Career: Blood Spatter Analyst 2. Education and/or Training Required: A Blood Spatter Analyst must possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, specifically in forensic science, or the Blood Spatter Analyst must possess an associate's degree plus two years of job related experience (How to Become a Blood Spatter Analyst: Career and Salary Information 2016). Specific classes in the bachelor and associate degree program that must be taken include biology…

Ardently, Criminalist Pete Evett was collecting fiber evidence from the scene of a murder. However, the decisions that Pete Evett will make in his collection process are not the suitable methods that he should utilize to collect the evidence. As Pete enters the crime scene he notices fibers on the victim’s shirt and trousers, and he places both of these items in a plastic bag. Then, he notices fibers on a sheet near the victim and he balls the sheet up and places it in a separate bag. Finally,…