Function of bloodstain pattern analysis
Bloodstain pattern interpretation/analysis has been around for many years but has only really been recognized in the past several decades. This interpretation/analysis is like a very important tool that an investigator or forensic scientist may use to help them better understand what happened or what did not happen in a case where there was bloodshed.
Discoverable through the examination of bloodstain pattern
The information that can be discovered or obtained when examining bloodstain patterns can help in apprehending a suspect, corroborating a witnesses statement, interrogating suspects, allowing for reconstruction of past events and lastly but probably …show more content…
Timeline of bloodstain pattern analysis
Surprisingly to me the study of bloodstain patterns has been going on since the 1800’s. On the following page is a time line showing the history of bloodstain patterns interpretation/analysis. The timeline I made begins in the 1860’s and goes through the 1970’s, not every significant moment is included on this particular timeline.
1970’s – MacDonell worked under a LEAA grant, and completed 3 different articles through the 1990’s. He has trained many in law enforcement and has developed courses to continue to train analysts.
1970’s – MacDonell worked under a LEAA grant, and completed 3 different articles through the 1990’s. He has trained many in law enforcement and has developed courses to continue to train analysts.
1863 -The Beck’s wrote “Elements of Medical Jurisprudence,” which discussed cases in which bloodstain pattern analysis was utilized.
1863 -The Beck’s wrote “Elements of Medical Jurisprudence,” which discussed cases in which bloodstain pattern analysis was