Forensic entomology

wonder of the events leading up to that moment or the main cause of the whole situation. Becoming a forensic psychologist will give me that insight on the “why?” behind the action. Because of my ability to be comfortable in unfamiliar situations and my empathetic and outgoing nature. I have chosen to begin my career journey at NOVA, to pursue a degree in forensic psychology. I chose to do forensic psychology because after taking a psychology class I became very interested in how the brain works…

While x-rays are regarded as accommodating tools to complement forensic investigations, there are also limitations present. CT imaging provides optimal views of anatomical structures with elaborate reconstructions to view the images in innumerable ways. The remarkable features of CT scanners are associated with expensive costs of the construction and maintenance of the scanner. Though the payoff is extraordinary, facilities would need a great amount of funding before the installation of a CT…

A coroner is someone who examines dead bodies and sees what caused that person to die. Some interesting things about the Grundy County Coroner, (John W. Callahan) is that he examines the fingerprints and x-rays of the dead body and he looks at the DNA records with the fingerprints and he takes all of this to the law agencies to see what they can do with it to see how they actually died. First, John Callahan when he works on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week getting calls at his office for Union…

Latent fingermark being imperceptible to the unaided eye is the decisive form of physical evidence found on divergent surfaces at the scene of crime. It is decisive because of its perpetuality and uniqueness. The word ‘fingerprint’ is common in commonality but individual to a person. When a person grasp something, he left the traces of residues (secretions of glands) conforming impression of the ridges of the fingers. The fingermark residue is a complex matrix of secretions and xeno-materials.…

condition also indicates survival of a serious pathological condition that was spreading through South China in the Middle Pleistocene period. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Vol. 108 Issue 49). When forensic anthropologists are identifying any skeletal remains using X-Ray or CT machines, it is often times pretty easy to find areas of blunt or sharp force trauma and sickness because everything leaves a mark. Like I mentioned above, if the…

The purpose of the following presentation is to provide useful information regarding the inherent legal concerns and constraints involved in working as a crime scene investigator. As future crime scene investigators, you will be required to know and avoid the possible procedural errors that may occur in order to properly mitigate potential threats that could damage or derail a criminal case. By being aware of these legal constrains, you will be able to proficiently process a crime scene with…

The duality of Forensics Forensic science is the application of natural science to matters involving the law. Forensic science consists of many branches, and though they all differ, they relate in the aspect of their attempts to find out the truth in a criminal investigation, But just how effective and reliable is forensic science? And if effective, is it for better or worse? Of course, opinions on this vary greatly. Here’s mine. The good It can be accurately claimed that forensic science…

A big concern around the collection and analysis of digital evidence is when an executed search warrant becomes a general warrant. Digital evidence is scattered within a computer surround by data that is considered to be protected documents. Because of this fact digital evidence collection and analysis can turn a warrant into a general warrant. This is a major problem for law enforcement because it means that whole cases could be thrown out, or criminals could end up back on the street. Many…

Forensic scientists are crucial for the criminal justice system because their work has a major effect on criminal cases. They can solve and link a suspect to a crime. It is imperative that forensic experts work with high proficiency. The testimony of a forensic expert can influence a jury’s point of view and help the defense team or the prosecution. A mistake can cause false accusations or exonerations. Forensic scientists must have strong verbal and written communication skills. They have to…

Escobar brothers were the ones who had committed robbery in various towns. One of them, Jorge Escobar, was my grandfather. This type of heinous crime where three innocent men died is the reason why I am a Forensic Scientist and ultimately shaped my decision to obtain a Master’s in Chemistry. Forensic Science is any natural science or physical science, like chemistry, that is applied to the law. Hearing about my grandfather’s death pushed me to focus on a career where I can serve justice for…