Forensic pathology

Forensic Functioning In America the word forensics proposes crime in a way that excites stories on serial killers, murder, crime scene investigation, and heavy DNA analysis. In reality, this only breaks the ice on what forensic science fully consists of. Forensic science is initially any science used for the purpose of law. The evidence tested is used in the court of law, criminal investigation, and trial. A forensic scientist does perform tests on blood and bodily fluid as well as…

In the eyes of Sherlock Holmes, doctors seemed to have a lot of knowledge of the human anatomy. Where and how to hit vital points in a persons body and also knowing that doctors tend to be perfectionists, Holmes came up with the theory that if a doctor goes wrong, they would be the first of all criminals. Not only do doctors study about the human body but also about chemistry and poisons to either heal or kill someone. This made Holme's theory pretty accurate. Not all doctors are criminals, but…

There are many careers out there in the United States that we can be a part of if we can. Some of the most important jobs are Criminal investigators/special agents, Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists, and Radiologists. These careers all have things in common. In order to work for these jobs, you have to work really hard at getting a good degree on it. Criminal Investigators must prepare reports that detail the investigation findings, and must record evidence documents by using…

Technology has been a key element that has advanced our society in many ways. In this advancement we have been able to find criminals much quicker and been able to ensure the correct information about arrestees. Technology has been helpful to many departments in the criminal justice system including police officers, probation officers, and corrections officers. Not only can we find criminals in our own states but, also worldwide due to data bases that hold each individual’s information A police…

My primary interest of study lies in the field of forensic anthropology, in which I will analyze human remains while using a variety of techniques based on forensic chemistry to solve criminal cases. Moreover, forensic chemistry is a field of study that inspires my passion for science, while readying me for a future career as a forensic anthropologist. Ultimately, being an attendant at the Summer Pre-College Forensic Chemistry program at UMass Amherst will allow me to study a field that…

Introduction: After further investigation of the crime scene, large glass pieces were found on the floor of the utility closet which appeared to come from the lower part of the window in the same room. The glass appears to have been broken from the outside, but there is know for sure without further investigation. The evidence can be found by identifying the type of glass and then reconstructing the glass window so that the radial fracture can be examined to determine the point of original…

transfer the imprint to a medium that can be sent to a laboratory. While taking pictures, we should the flash and hold it at an 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,…

case study, it is my duty to evaluate and explain the events that have taken place and that have happened. My role will be of a forensic technician and gathered will be the summary of the event, and what steps I would take in recording and processing the scene. An arsenic scene will be unveiled and details will be discussed as if the reports were recorded from a forensic technician. This case also includes homicide. The charges that are suspected will suggest how it should be processed and what…

The location and condition of firearms and evidence at a crime scene should be diagramed and photographed before recovering and securing. Although physical evidence is important, safety must be the first concern. Each situation should be assessed before deciding to unload an evidence firearm. If the weapon is a type that can be safely transported in a loaded condition, this can be done. However, depending on the circumstances it may be risky to transport a loaded firearm. It should then be…

Introduction: In the field of Forensics Science when dealing with the death of an individual there are three concepts that must be identified: cause, manner and mechanism of death. It is the job of the forensic investigators to help tell the story of the victims deaths by paying attention to detail and having a keen eye. According to James, Nordby and Bell, “drawing such conclusions depends on the information grained from investigations, descriptions of the death scene, case histories and…