Forensic identification

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…

of the main focuses in the research industry. Biometrics is a broad field on its own because of its wide range of applications in the real world. The development of biometrics first started during the 19th century when the chief of the criminal identification division of the police department in Paris named Alphonse Bertillon came up with a system of using body measurements to identify criminals [1]. So, it is very clear that using physical features to identify a person of interest is not a…

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…

Although both the forensic psychologists and trial consultants work in legal settings, there are factors that differentiate the two. Forensic psychologist are qualified to carry out clinical forensic examinations for defendants with a history of psychological or mental illness in order for the court to determine whether the defendant has the competency to stand…

television shows like CSI, which use forensic science, have created a “CSI Effect.” If this CSI Effect were true, it would dismantle the jury system and create real questions concerning the reliability of the decision making process. In this paper, it will be argued that the CSI Effect is nothing more than a media myth and the evidence…