Bloodstain Patterns
Pattern Examples
100
Passive spatter
One or more stains
Random distribution (non-linear)
Drip
100
Pattern Transfer
200
Blood forced from the mouth, nose, or respiratory system under pressure, resulting in spatter
Expiration
200
Cast Off
300
A pattern of individual bloodstains, deposited on a surface, demonstrating movement of the dripping item. Going from point A to point B
Drip Trail
300
Drip Trail
400
A bloodstain pattern resulting from drops released from an object due to motion.
Cast Off
400
Expiration Pattern
500
A transfer of blood from one object to another in which a recognizable image or characteristic is present in the pattern
Pattern
500
Drip