Types of Forensics
the term refers to the study of evidence found at the crime scene, such as DNA , fingerprints, and/or firearms
what is forensic science
this type of evidence is collected from the immediate area surrounding the victim, often crucial in reconstructing the crime scene
what is trace evidence?
these microscopic structures on the surface of fibers can be used to identify the source of the fiber
what are micrschopic scales
this substance, found in red blood cells, is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body
what is the hemoglibin
this infamous serial killer, known as the "son of Sam," terrorized New York city in the late 1970's
who was david berkowitz
this branch of forensics science analyzes the chemical composition of substances to identify and compare them
what is forensics chemististy
this term refers to the study of insects to determine the time of death in a criminal investigation
what is entimology
this synthetic fiber, commonly used in clothing in clothing and carpets, is resistant to wrinkling and shrinking
what is polyester
what is the most common blood type in the abo blood typing system
what is type o
this notorious serial killer, active during the late 1800's was known as "jack the ripper" what was his actual name
who is unidentified?
this process of forensics involves collecting and analyzing evidence from electronic devices such as computer and/or smartphones
what is digital forensics/computer forensics
this technique is used to compare a suspect's DNA with DNA found at the crime scene
what is dna profiling/testing
this type of microscope is commonly used to examine and compare the microscopic characteristics of fibers
what is a comparison micrscope
this protein found in bones and teeth can be used for radiocarbon dating to determine the age of remains
what is collagen
this notorious killers active in the 1970s and 1980s known as "the night stalker"
who is richard ramirez
this field of forensics prioritizes on analysis of fire and explosions sciences to determine their cause and origin
what is fire investigation or arson ivestigation
this method of documenting a crime scene involves creating a detailed scaled drawing of the area and its physical evidence
what is crime scene sketching
this microscopic cellular structure found in found in hair provides its color
what is pigment granule/melanin
this specialized cell in the blood is responsible for clotting and preventing excessive bleeding
what is a platlet
this American serial killer known as the "green river killer" targeted young women in the Seattle area during the 1980's and 1990's
gary ridgway
this field of forensics science applies principle of physics to analyze accidents and reconstruct events, such as vehicle collisions
what is forensics physics or accident reconstruction
this chemical test is used to detect the Prescence of bloodstains even when they aren't visible to the naked eye
what is luminol testing
these are 2 main layers of a hair shaft, the protective outer layer and the inner core
what is the cuticle and cortex
what is the technical term for the study of bones, wich can aid in determining age, gender, and other characteristics of a individual
what is forensics antrhopology
this American serial killer, known as the "btk killer" taunted the police and media with letters during his killing spree
who is dennis raider