After reading through the powerpoint on ballistic evidence in forensic work I had realized that I never knew how much work was needed to get what they needed for information. I learned that you can match a projectiles marks to a specific type of gun. I also learned that shotguns shoot “pebble†projectiles. I always … Continue reading Ballistics Blog
Category: Forensics
Hair Evidence Lab
This lab was a hard but easy lab at the same time if that makes any sense at all. It was an easy lab to understand and do but a hard lab to determine the differences in the hair and fur. The easiest difference to observe was the transparency of the hair or fur that … Continue reading Hair Evidence Lab
Atlanta Child Murders
Forensic Science Unit 2: Physical Evidence The Atlanta Child Murders: A Case Study in Fiber Analysis Please research the Wayne Bertram Williams case and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Who was Wayne Williams? 23 year old african-american freelance photographer Tell me generally about the victims (the 5 W’s). All victims … Continue reading Atlanta Child Murders
Fabric Lab
In this lab I learned how to take fiber evidence and have it be tested in a forensic lab. Fabric is important because it can tell investigators what the person was wearing if fibers were left behind. There are tests that the investigators which include chemical testing, a water retention test, and a flame test. … Continue reading Fabric Lab
Blood Stains Lab
In this lab I have learned that there are four different types of blood, there is type A, type B, type AB, and type O. Each type has unique traits about it. Type O has no proteins attached to the red blood cells but has both antibodies, a and b. Type AB has both proteins … Continue reading Blood Stains Lab
Fingerprinting Blog
You have had a couple of experiences with fingerprinting, what do you think? Do you agree that fingerprints are a good identifier of someone? Was it easy to leave fingerprints on objects? Was it easy to locate and lift fingerpirnts? What did this unit demonstrate/teach you about evidence collection? I think fingerprinting is a messy … Continue reading Fingerprinting Blog
Final Project Video/Reflection
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajaFHD1sijo Reflection: In this project I learned a lot about the forensic chain of events that happen after a crime. One thing that I learned is that almost every lead is looked through and every piece of evidence is put through testing. Before this project I thought that there was certain types of evidence … Continue reading Final Project Video/Reflection
Case study 1 Lindbergh
Unit 1 Case Study: Â The Lindbergh Kidnapping You will need to research the kidnapping of the child of Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Â In doing so, you will need to answer the following questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS and thoroughly. Describe the crime, including a timeline of events, people involved, evidence collected and its … Continue reading Case study 1 Lindbergh
Sherlock Holmes blog
Sherlock Holmes Blog – Based on the article you chose to read, and the Sherlock Holmes story that you read use this blog to reflect on what you have realized and learned about scientific methods of detection and investigation from these readings. From what I have read on Sherlock Holmes I have realized that when … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes blog
Case study 3 Ramirez
FORENSIC SCIENCE CASE STUDY TEMPLATE  You will need to research the case of Richard Munoz Ramirez (The “Night Stalkerâ€) and answer the following questions. I Background:  Detail the following: Where was he from? El Paso, Texas Who was his family? seven siblings, born to Mercadies and Julian Ramirez, Who influenced him greatly in a … Continue reading Case study 3 Ramirez