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
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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
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