Evidence
Evidence to define a group or establish characteristics, but not the identity of a perpetrator is known as
Class Evidence
In this method the virtual strips or line are being imagined to walk through on the crime scene and look for the evidences.
Strip/Parallel Method
Crimes involving firearms compare data with this database
National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
The stiffening or hardening of a body's muscles is known as
Rigor Mortis
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O.J. Simpson
Evidence that singles out an individual is known as
Individual/Direct Evidence
This method divides an area into squares to simply a search
Quadrant / Search Method
Fingerprints are submitted to this database
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
What does the abbreviation D-S-L-R stand for
digital single-lens reflex camera
This Milwaukee man from the late 80s to early 90s is particularly known for cannibalism and necrophilia
Jeffrey Dahmer
Superglue can be used to 'lift' this form of evidence
Fingerprints
In this method only two people can do the searching walking through on separate strips and then will switch their strips for the more accuracy. It is a good method for large indoors and outdoors crime scenes
Grid Method
The US Secret Service operates this database involving analysis of handwritten documents
Forensic Information System for Handwriting: FISH
The term referring to the general public's misguided perception of timeframe and evidence gathering/analysis is known as
The CSI Effect
This killer was highly charismatic, and is even popular today with a movie on their story and is featured in netflix series
Ted Bundy
This form is used a paper trail to track possession of evidence
Chain of Custody
In this method the searcher will start either from the center of the room (outward) or from the periphery (inward) search. Also, two investigators can search together, one moving from the center towards the periphery and other one vice versa.
Spiral Method
DNA is the main information stored in this database
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) /
National DNA Index System (NDIS)
The pooling or movement of blood to the areas of the body closest to the ground is known as
Livor Mortis
This British serial killer dates back to the late 19th century and their true identity is still a mystery.
'Jack the Ripper'
This easy and available method of packaging fibers, hair, or powder involves folding a sheet of paper
Druggist's Fold (Bindle)
This method is only applicable to the lager outdoor scenes like fields, desert, or other such open areas. Searchers begin at the epicenter and move outward toward their designated zones
Wheel / Ray Method
Since 1973 a majority of vehicle's paint composition has been added to this database
Paint Data Query (PDQ) /
National Automotive Paint File
The shrinkage of body tissue and muscles as a result of heat or dehydration is known as
Pugilistic Attitude
This woman received the death penalty after the murder of 7 middle aged men across central Florida. She was the 10th woman to be executed in the United States, and the second ever in Florida.