VaShanti K. Lawrence Monday 26‚ 2013 Hair Testimony Criminal Investigation and Forensics 1st period Good Moring‚ I am expert witness VaShanti Lawrence. I was called to testify about hair. Also I am here to inform you about the forensic hair analysis and explain why it is considered calls evidence. I am going to prove that the suspect Colin Ross’s hair does match the hair found at the crime scene. This is a diagram of the basic structure of hair a hair from the crime scene‚ or one found on
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Fiber evidence has become an essential part of criminal cases involving personal contacts such as homicide‚ assault‚ or sexual offenses in which cross-transfers may occur between the clothing of the suspect and victim. (Saferstein‚ 2015). Fiber evidence has not played a significant role in many cases involving large amounts of casualties until Wayne Williams‚ the Atlanta Child Murderer. (Deadman‚ 1984) During an investigation fibrous debris removed from the bodies of twelve victims were used to
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In my opinion‚ the expert testimony in the case was extremely vital to the prosecution of this particular case. This is considering the fiber evidence was the most factual information that the prosecution had linking Wayne Williams to the bodies of the murder victims. By using the forensic experts in educating the jury on how distinctive fibers types can be‚ by using photos and charts ("Wayne Williams Trial: 1981 - Prosecutors Use Microscopic Analysis‚ Williams Takes The Stand‚ Suggestions For
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about hair components and how they are examined. I will go step by step to insure that everyone knows what makes up hair‚ how a hair sample is analyzed and why the crime scene hair evidence is a match to the suspect here today. I will be talking about certain terms that are in the diagram above such as the shaft‚ follicle‚ root‚ bulb‚ cuticle‚ cortex and medulla. . The bulb is at the base of the hair and includes different layers of cells that extend through the hair follicle. The hair follicle
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recreation applications. A fiber is a hair-like strand of material. “They are the smallest visible unit of a fabric and are denoted by being extremely long in relation to their width. Synthetic fibers are man made from chemicals. They are generally based on polymers and are stronger than natural and regenerated fibers. Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by scientists to improve on naturally occurring animal and plant fibers” (NSP). In its physical form synthetic fibers are widely available
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Carbon Fiber report Table of Contents Introduction 3 Historical events of Carbon fiber 3 Properties 4 Applications 4 Conclusion 5 Bibliography 6 Introduction There are a lot of new materials that has emerged and been used by engineers and scientists such as Aerogel‚ Metal foam‚ Bioplastic‚ Carbon fiber‚ Graphene and others. This is helping engineers build all new types of machines and instruments such as touch screen mobiles‚ automobile sensors‚ computers‚ planes and a lot more. This
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Research the role of fiber in prevention and or treatment of Cardiovascular Disease and Colon Cancer. * How does fiber prevent and or treat disease? * How much fiber is needed to prevent and or treat disease? * Do you eat the recommended daily amount of fiber for your overall health? * How would you suggest adding fiber to your diet if your diet is currently low in fiber? Below is a link with articles and videos to help you with your research: http://www.ask.com/web?l=s
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ANIMAL FIBER Animal fibers are largely those which cover mammals such as sheep‚ goats and rabbits with well-known examples such as alpaca‚ merino‚ wool‚ fur and mohair. Animal fibers are natural fibers that consist largely of particular proteins. Instances are silk‚ hair/fur (including wool) and feathers. The animal fibers used most commonly both in the manufacturing world as well as by the hand spinners are wool from domestic sheep and silk. Also very popular are alpaca fiber and mohair
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Forensic Hair Analysis and Examination of Textile Fiber for Microscopy Lab Report Virtual Police Department Crime Laboratory 2121 Virtual Blvd. Virtual‚ Maryland 20000 ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------- Report of Examination To: Professor Jean Gardner Report Date: 09/10/2013 Agency Case #: PLC09/2013 Lab # Forensic Hair EX. 1-3 Reference:
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The Living Fiber For centuries man has gratefully accepted the protective qualities of wool. By the carefully crossbreeding of sheep‚ he has developed fibers of different lengths‚ diameters‚ and various degrees of softness and crispness. Wool is almost custom-made by nature to fit the needs of man. In its processing and manufacture‚ man takes up where sheep left off. But while new processes and treatments have made wool more versatile in its uses‚ man has not improved the fiber itself. Wool
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