1) There are many things that can make a dental pattern unique, but reality is everyones teeth markings are different. After biting into the Styrofoam cup you could identify whos impression was who’s by looking at the width and length or the marking, also the deepness.…
The popular television show, CSI: Crime Scene Investigations has been on the air for 12 years, and it has brought forth the behind-the-scenes actions of criminal investigations, even if its portrayals are not always scientifically accurate. This has caused an interest in the forensic sciences that has led most people to a skewed view of how a criminal investigation actually works. The reality of a criminal investigation is that it is generally more tedious and difficult than the theory of criminal investigation would have you believe. By examining the forensic and investigative procedures of the case of Pamela Foddrill, it is apparent that the theory of criminal investigation was not representative of the procedures concerning examination of the body, but that it was demonstrative of much of the investigatory steps taken by police, like search warrants. On August 18th, 1995, 44-year-old Pamela Foddrill disappeared from the town of Linton, Indiana. Pamela went to buy some groceries at the local IGA and was abducted: her body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag near Russellville, Illinois four months later. Roughly four years later, five individuals were held responsible for their part in the abduction, rape, and murder of Pamela Foddrill: Roger Long, John Redman, Jerry Russell Sr., Wanda Hubbell, and Plynia Fowler. Long, Redman, and Russell are serving life sentences, while Fowler pled out to 14 years and Hubbell pled out to 20 years of incarceration.…
3. What does LIBS stand for? What does this do? LIBS stands for Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy. It shows what something is made of.…
What physical evidence did you find at the victim’s home? A box of matches, a space heater, beer bottles, Natalie’s wallet, a V-shaped burn pattern, burned outlet, a protected surface on the ground, crazed glass, and a puddle-shaped burn pattern.…
David Soloman, a very intelligent and respected young man, attended court for reasons in which he can never imagine. Murder was a charge involved in his case, yet he still couldn’t come to think that it ever happened. His family, including his grandparents were, all killed in a home invasion in which the suspects took all the valuable belongings. Upon coming home from school, he noticed loud cries for help coming from his home. He entered his house and was immediately struck on the held with and unknown object causing him to fall and come in and out of consciousness.…
At approximately 1745 hours, I was dispatched to 9514 Crestwood Drive, Amarillo. Upon arrival, at 1758 hours, I met the reporting persons Ronald C. Bentham and his wife, Sara L. Bentham, in reference to a burglary report call. They stated that they returned home from shopping and found that someone had broken into the home and taken numerous items. Mr. Bentham stated that no one else was at the home, and they called the police immediately after returning home. He stated that he and his wife went to town to do some shopping, and then they had dinner at a local restaurant. He stated that when they returned home they found the back door open and the wood frame around the door broken. It appears that someone used a pry bar, or a similar tool to…
4. challenges in analyzing tool marks may include duplicating the marks left by tools through tests in the laboratory, and finding individual…
1. What is a questioned document? Describe at least one example of something that might be a questioned document. A questioned document is any document with handwriting or typed writing that is questioned to its authenticity. One example would be a letter that was written from the suspect or anybody.…
preserving soil samples, if soil is found on the bottom of a shoe for example…
1. What is liver mortis? How might this reveal information about the time of death?…
Virginia stated that she did not know where the blood was from, because she had no indications of injury. Virginia advised that Enrique was on foot, drunk and with a knife. I advised Virginia that I would make contact with Enrique to get his side of the story. I made contact with Enrique by phone. Enrique stated that he was not drunk and that he was walking towards Virginia’s sister’s house, away from his wife. I met with Enrique at the 900 block of Albers Lane. I padded down Enrique for weapons. No weapons were found on…
What characteristics do substances often have that make them attractive as a poison when someone wants to intentionally harm another person?…
A crime scene investigator has a very important job when it comes to a crime scene. Now the purpose of a crime scene investigator is not just limited to homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, home invasions and property crimes such as burglaries (feinc.net. n.d.). However, most of their time is spent processing crime scene, packaging as well as transporting evidence and attending and photographing autopsies (feinc.net. n.d.). They also attend briefings and conferences with any police agencies that request their assistance on a case or cases. Therefore, at some agencies a crime scene investigator may work in the officer from Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but they also have scheduled after- hours standby duties every…
Upon entering the crime scene to my right (North wall), I noticed a white male, wearing a gray sweat suit, hanging from the ceiling with a small rope around his neck and his hands bound behind his back with plastic zip-ties. In addition, there is blood splatter on the wall (North wall) to the right of the victim.…
"We are thrilled that we were able to contribute to the re-examination of these cold cases and hope long-awaited justice is brought to the criminals, providing closure for the victims’ families," Sorenson spokeswoman Cami Green said in a company press release.…