Intro
Evidence that we processed
Transparent outer layer of the hair; protects the hair
the cuticle
What type of two fingerprints were found at the scene
latent
a branch of forensic science that focuses on evidence found on devices that store data
digital forensics
Who is our decendent
Anna Garcia
What helps forensic investigators determine what might have occurred and help identify or rule out potential suspects
evidence
All hair has the same basic structure:
a follicle and a shaft
slope upward and then down, like very narrow mountains
arches
digital evidence can come from what devices?
computer, phone, tablet
What are our POI?
Eric, Taylor, Sam, Dominique, Dr. Opal
Locard speculated
that every time you make contact with another person, place, or thing, it results in an exchange of physical materials
Middle layer; largest part of the hair shaft, contains pigment granules
The cortex
form circular or spiral patterns
whorl
What digital evidence did we investigate?
social media stream, instagram stories, emails, and text messages
Who had the most possible lies in the polygraph tests?
Eric
What's trace evidence
tiny fragments of physical evidence
Central core of the hair – can be a hollow tubes, or filled with cells
The medulla
ridges curve back on themselves
loop
Who all did Anna see the day prior to her being found?
Dominique, Sam, Eric, Dr. Opal
Who did the different pieces of evidence belong to?
Fingerprints: eric & anna
What microscope did we use to look at our hair samples
compound light microscope
CER Statment
C: The hair at the scene belongs to Eric.
E: Hair samples from each person of interest were collected and viewed under a CLM.
R: The hair sample from Eric matched that of the scene sample. Therefore, the claim stated prior is support.
tiny characteristics
minutiae
Provide the 6 pieces of the timeline for the day prior to Anna being found
10am: office hours with Dr. Opal
12pm: lunch with Eric
3pm: soccer & collision with Sam
5:30: study with Dominique
8pm: took pills
9pm: setting up lab
How much was Anna's scholarship worth?
$6000