Crime Scene Basics
First thing a CSI must do
Secure the scene
This basketball player is known as “King James.”
Who is LeBron James?
1999 high school shooting 2 suspects
Columbine
“I got a feeling that tonight’s gonna be a…
What is “good night”? (from “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas)
The three basic fingerprint patterns seen in most people.
What are loops, whorls, and arches?
Evidence found directly at the scene
Physical evidence
The soccer player famous for winning multiple Ballon d’Or awards and playing for PSG in 2023.
Who is Lionel Messi?
1920s Chicago gangster case
Al Capone
“Just a small town girl, living in a…”
What is “lonely world”? (from “Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey)
By studying the angle and distribution of blood stains, officers can determine how a crime happened. This type of forensic analysis is called this.
Blood Spatter Analysis
Law enforcement can use this biological evidence, found in blood, saliva, or hair, to identify suspects through lab testing.
DNA Evidence
This NFL quarterback led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory in 2021.
Who is Tom Brady?
School shooting 19 students and 2 teacher
Uvalde School Shooting
“Cause baby, you’re a firework, come on show ’em what you…”
What is “you’re worth”? (from “Firework” – Katy Perry)
In a famous case, investigators used this tiny evidence left on a doorknob to link a suspect to a burglary.
What is a fingerprint?
Documentation of a crime scene
Photos, sketches, notes
This soccer player is known as “CR7” and has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Al-Nassr.
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
If it doesn't fit, you must acquit
OJ Simpson
“I’m gonna swing from the _____”
What is “chandelier”?)
The method used by forensic experts to develop fingerprints on porous surfaces like paper.
What is ninhydrin?
If a police officer mishandles evidence, it may not be allowed in court. This is called a break in this.
chain of custody
Legendary basketball player nicknamed “His Airness,” widely considered one of the greatest of all time.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This person killed and dismembered seventeen men and boys between 1978 and 1991
Jeffery Dahmer
“I’m walking on sunshine, whoa, and don’t it feel _____”
(Answer: What is “good”?)
What is the name for the unique patterns on the tips of your fingers used to identify people?
What are fingerprints?