Decedent
What is the name of the decedent? (First and last name).
Anna Garcia
What kind of scientist uses the application of scientific knowledge to resolve questions of civil and criminal law?
Forensic scientist
Which crime scene search pattern is mainly used in open water?
Spiral method
What kinds of evidence might we discover on the note that was in the decedent's pocket?
DNA, finger prints
Are polygraphs allowed as evidence in a court of law?
No. Too many variables: people holding their breath, etc.
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
60-100 bpm
How old was the decedent?
20 years old
What time was the decedent found?
10:00 am
Which crime scene search pattern has no geometric pattern and uses the evidence to guide the investigation?
Link Method
What information might the fly and eggs found at the scene tell us?
Time of death, how long her body has been ther.
What type of questions do investigators use on polygraphs?
Yes/No only.
What is the highest normal blood pressure value?
120/80 mmHg
Where did the decedent work?
Gentry Life Science Laboratory
In regards to a crime scene sketch, a legend must be included. What is a legend?
Gives the date, time, location and temperature of a crime scene.
Which crime scene search pattern aligns searchers at arms length while they walk in unison looking directly in front of them?
Line Method
Why is the cellphone found at the scene important?
Could create a timeline leading up to the death, can indicate her mood prior to her death and who saw her last, or who she has been communicating with.
What is the term for the type of questioning used as a control at the beginning of the polygraph?
Baseline questioning. Has known answers for truthful answering.
What is a normal respiration range?
12-20 breaths per min.
Who found the decedent?
Taylor Diaz
A crime scene sketch includes 3 main items: Sketch, legend and ...?
Evidence Key
Which crime scene search pattern uses readily definable areas like a house or indoor building?
Zone method
What type of evidence might the hair give us?
DNA- could positively ID whose it is, or rule out people of interest.
What are the 4 physiological signs that are monitored during a polygraph?
BP, resp. rate, skin conductivity and heart rate
What is the normal oxygen saturation range?
95-100%
What was the connection between the decedent and the person who found her?
Classmates and friends
Why do we sketch and take photos of a crime scene?
To immortalize the crime scene and document the spatial relationship of the evidence. Crime scenes get cleaned up and evidence gets moved.
Which method is used on small, circular crime scenes. Investigators start from a critical point and travel outward along many straight lines from this point.
Wheel or ray method
Why is the flask/beaker important?
It had a green substance in it which could possibly have led to her death.
What is the relationship between heart rate and respiratory rate when someone is lying?
They both go up
What is the gold standard for a body temperature?
98.6 degrees Far.