Bone
Toward the point of attachment; away from the point of attachment.
Who postulated the exchange of evidence principle?
Locard
How does the shape of a blood stain change as the angle of impact increases (from zero to 90 degrees)?
The closer to 90 degrees, the more circular the stain
Who is the Campus Killer?
Ted Bundy
What is arson?
The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
What bones help to determine gender?
Pelvis and Skull
Cooling of the body
How can an expert tell which way a blood drop was traveling before it hit a surface?
The tail points in the direction it was travelling.
Who were most of Alieen Wuorons victims?
Most of her Victims were men
Is arson a accidental crime?
Arson is not accidental
How can you tell the age of a person based on their bones?
The length or growth of bones
Who developed the system known as anthropometry?
Bertillion
What must you be able to do in crime investigation?
Be able to calculate angle of impact, find areas of convergence, etc.
Is bed wetting a sign of a serial killer?
Yes
Can people die or get injured during arson?
Yes
How many bones are in the human body?
206
The first rule in crime scene photography is?
do not touch/move/disturb evidence unless it is in imminent danger of being lost/destroyed
How do investigators find blood evidence that is not visible to the naked eye?
Luminol and Kastle Meyer
Can trauma also cause someone to become a serial killer?
Yes
What element increases fire?
Oxygen
True or False
Teeth are a source of DNA?
True
Why must notes be taken during the documentation of a crime scene?
the investigator may be called upon months or years later to testify and cannot rely on his or her memory alone to recall details of the scene.
What is PMI, and how are insects used to estimate it?
Post Mortem Interval
What was Richie Ramirez's nickname?
The Night Stalker
What is do accelerates do?
speed up fires