Forensic profiling

Forensic Genetics To understand what Forensic Genetics is you first have to know what each term means. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2015) states that Forensics is the application of scientific knowledge and/or methods to legal problems and in solving crimes. Forensics is used in many different ways, from identify people through DNA or fingerprints to examining hair and different substances. It has been around for a long time, with some methods dating back to the 13th century (Kennedy 2013).…

Blachander, N., N. Babu, Sudha Jimson, C. Priyadharsini, and K. M. K. Masthan. "Evolution of Forensic Odontology: An Overview." Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (n.d.): 1-13. 31 Oct. 2014. Web. 10 Sept. 2016. N. Balachander, N. Aravindha Babu, Sudha Jimson, C. Priyadharsini, and K. M. K. Masthan wrote their article “Evolution of forensic odontology: An overview” about real life examples of how deceased are identified by their DNA. They really emphasized on identifying people by their…

N. Norazmi. "Forensic DNA Profiling and Database." Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 10.2 (2003): 20-26. July 2003. Web. 15 Oct. 2016. In the article “Forensic DNA Profiling and Databases” S. Panneer Chelvam and M. N. Norazmi give case examples to how DNA profiling is used in crimes and what techniques are used to identify the person. They start out talking about deoxyribonucleic acid…

DNA in Animal Forensics I love watching murder mysteries shows on TV. In a lot of the shows suspects are caught by DNA evidence, but this has not always been the case. DNA study has progressed a lot over the recent years. One of the areas it has progressed, is using DNA in animal forensics. DNA profiling has changed a lot since it first become popular back in the 1980’s. Although using animal DNA to convict a suspect was not always accepted it has since been accepted to peer review journals.…

psychiatrists are the main ‘profiler’ behind the profiling (Canter, 2000). The profiles created by psychologists or psychiatrists were deeply rooted in clinical judgment and existing theories of personalities and also the scientific study of mental health (Torres, Boccacini, & Miller, 2006). This is because psychologists and psychiatrists were the main contributors to the understanding of profiling in it’s early days. Despite that, most of the profiling works are done by trained law enforcement…

crime they have not done but are in jail. According to the article “DNA Technology and Crime” “In 1992 lawyers Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld created the Innocence Project, a legal organization aimed at overturning wrongful conviction through DNA profiling. Since then, more than two hundred criminal convictions have been overturned in the United States alone.” The Innocence Project is needed to help turn over wrongful convictions that were made. The article “DNA Technology and Crime” stated in…

Signature behavior and modus operandi (MO) are the two tools used by Forensic psychology to identify unknown offenders who commit violent crimes. Signature behavior is an action by an offender that is not necessary to complete their crime. They are images and reproduction of the individual’s lifestyle, personality and evolving practice of the offender. These actions fulfils their emotional and psychological desires when they commit criminal behaviors. All offenders have a Modus Operandi…

Criminal Profiling: More than Movie Magic Aspects like age, marital status, ethnicity, and identifying characteristics are what define a typical criminal profile and are crucial in catching serial criminals. Criminal Profiling has made a debut in the media with shows like Criminal Minds and novels like Sherlock Holmes, but the science behind profiling is often left to the imagination to create the idea of a profiler as a magical and all-knowing being, when in reality they are highly trained…

others to believe that DNA evidence is anything but prone to mistakes and misleadings in criminal cases, but this has proven to be false due to misconceptions and bias within cases as well as contamination of evidence within forensic labs. The collection, retention, and use of forensic DNA has thereon led to the rapid development of law and criminal justice practices…

Profiling has captured the imaginations of Hollywood filmmakers and their audiences for well over a decade. Viewers are easily captivated by Sherlockian detectives who profile perpetrators with brilliant precision, making for bewitching plotlines and intriguing character developments. Yet experts are far more critical of this lasso-like investigative tool. Research suggests that investigators cannot simply walk into a crime scene, construct a profile based on whatever information is left behind,…