Forensic evidence

Forensic evidence has been around for centuries. Whether it is using things like fingerprints or soil samples, it has been a significant form of support to find and convict criminals. Only recently, though, has DNA analysis become a major part of the forensic evidence process. The goal of this paper is to discuss how DNA analysis can be applied to dental, hair, and blood evidence to solve crimes; also, the importance of an accurate and detailed chain of custody log will be shown. The standard…

role of the forensics nurse in relationship to evidence collection within the emergency room. This writers experience with forensic evidence collection and preservation is something that has been learned through informal on the job training. Through out this course on forensic nursing, this writer has become more aware of what evidence collection entails, what situations can result in evidence, and how to better recognize, assess and collect evidence. The importance of the forensics nurse within…

Forensic evidence is depicted as a greatly reliable form of evidence. However, forensic evidence may be inaccurate due to numerous factors rising the number of innocent people being imprisoned. This could be due to errors or misconduct by analysts, the use of unproven methods and improper interpretation of this evidence. The series “Making a Murderer, has raised questions about the actions and motives of law enforcement. investigators have found remarkable evidence from Steven Avery’s case,…

angle for side-lighting. Once the imprint was lifted or casted, we would put the evidence in a paper back and ship it to a forensics lab which would help determine the brand of the shoe and the size of the shoe. Shoe-prints must be properly documented, collected and preserved in order to maintain the integrity of the evidence. Impression evidence can be easily damaged, so steps must be taken to avoid damage to the evidence. -http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/…

I know for a fact that I want to have a career that allows me to give back and help others around me. As a crime scene investigator, your crime reports and evidence are necessary to achieve a successful conviction. I have always been intrigued by the details and evidence of a crime scene. The technology that is used as a crime scene investigator to figure out the scene is fascinating. This line of work seems thrilling and challenging to me. The upbringing of criminal investigation dates back to…

When entering a crime scene, you need to be prepared for anything. Looking for evidence, like a body, is really useful, but so is DNA from hair follicles and bodily fluids to name a few. When a body is found, it is taken to have an autopsy performed. When examining the body, with X-rays and Cat Scans for example, it is possible that you will find antemortem injuries (injuries that happened before the death). Antemortem injuries can range from bone fractures to abrasions, and they are easily…

at the scene. One moving part is the collection of evidence, there are two types of evidence Physical evidence, and trace evidence. Physical evidence, is evidence that can be touched or is tangible. Another type of evidence is trace evidence, trace evidence can be transferred between people, objects, or even the environment during the time of the crime. Trace evidence is easily over looked at a crime scene to the untrained eye. Trace evidence can be hair fibers, finger prints, gunshot…

examining the scene. They should never include their own opinions or make a story, as the final report should tell a story. Finally within the notes the examiner would also write in any other information that they think may be relevant or pieces of evidence with may help to solve the case such as damage to the crime scene inside…

or a murder based on the angel of how the spatter hit. Blood spatter is a very unique and power tool used in forensic science in today’s world. Evidence class & individual characteristics: Evidence Class characteristics would be defined as items of a class basically a simplistic description of an item. For example, color, size, shape, brand (Gaensslen, Harris, & Lee, 2008, pg. 110). Evidence Individual…

Journal Article Reflection I read an article titled “Fraud Squad, Top Eight Ways to Win a Circumstantial Arson Case” by Cynthia L Bernstiel”. Just as the title implies, the article gives readers tips on how to win a circumstantial arson case. This article interested me because I was curious to how circumstantial arson cases get solved. A fire claim where a house is completely destroyed is a huge loss that insurance companies do no pay off lightly. After reading this article I learned a thing…