Famous Cases
What famous rapper is currently being charged with the murder of Celeste Hernandez
D4VD
True or False: Lie detectors are 100% accurate
False
What body part is used to identify fingerprints?
Fingers
On TV murders are often committed by strangers but is this true? What percent of homicides are committed by someone the victim knows?
About 70%
This is an intentional murder that was planned in advance.
What is 1st degree murder?
What serial killer was known for dressing as a clown at children's parties?
John Wayne Gacy
True or False: Serial killers usually look scary or weird
False
- Serial killers often employ a "mask of sanity" to hide their true psychopathic tendencies and appear normal, even charming
ex. Ted Bundy
What is the name of the process that uses DNA to identify suspects?
DNA profiling
In most crime dramas, a suspect is often caught within an hour of the crime, in reality, what percentage of crimes are solved in a year?
About 20-30% of crimes are solved within a year, depending on the case
This a type of murder where the murder happened accidentally.
What is manslaughter?
What famous bank robbing couple from the 1930s was gunned down by police?
Bonnie and Clyde
What percentage of murders are committed by someone the victim knows?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%
B. 50%
What common household liquid can help detect blood stains under UV light?
Hydrogen Peroxide - Can be found in toothpastes, bathroom cleaners, some mouthwash, disinfectant sprays
Hydrogen peroxide helps detect blood stains by reacting with the iron in the blood, making it bubble up. It doesn’t glow under UV light, but it can make the stain more visible. Luminol, on the other hand, makes blood glow under UV light.
Does insurance cover the cost of crime scene clean up?
No :(
This is the type of murder where self defense was the main motivation.
What is justifiable homicide?
How old was the youngest convicted serial killer in U.S. History?
13-years-old
What common forensic technique has been widely discredited in court?
Bite Marks
mostly because of high error rates, lack of scientific bases and wrongful convictions
What is the name of the process used to analyze bloodstains at a crime scene to determine the direction, angle, and point or origin?
Bloodstain pattern analysis
True or False: In crime dramas, lab results often return immediately or within the day. What is the actual average length for results from a toxicology report to come back?
4 to 12 weeks (anything within this range is acceptable)
This was the type of murder charge where the actions of an individual indirectly lead to the death of someone.
What is felony murder charge?
The 2021 case that gained massive online attention following her disappearance during a cross-country trip
Gabby Petito
True or False: All serial killers have a psychological disorder
False
- Not all serial killers have a diagnosed psychological disorder, though many may have antisocial or narcissitc traits. Some may commit crimes for other reasons, such as personal gain or as part of a complex psychological motive
What type of forensic analysis is used to determine the cause of death by examining the internal and external features of a body?
Autopsy
In crime movies blood often looks bright under a UV Light. How does blood really looks under a UV light?
The same or darker
This is a type of murder charge where the murder was intentional, but not planned.
What is second degree murder?