Evidence
A long, brown strand of hair was discovered at a crime scene. What type of evidence is this? Physical/Testimonial?
physical
Impressions are created when one object is pressed against another object with enough ________- to leave an impression of the object
force
Name the 3 types of fingerprints
arch, loop, whorl
A person that examines dental records
odontologist
DNA is usually considered ______________ evidence at a crime scene because it can identify a suspect
Individual
What type of evidence is the tread pattern on a new car considered? Class, individual, or both
class- it identifies the type of tire and possibly car
The study of fingerprinting is called
ridgeology
the study of blood
serology
Invisible fingerprints that appear on a piece of paper or check are known as?
latent prints
A ring camera records a burglary suspect as they were entering a home. Later that evening the police apprehended the suspect. They had _________ physical evidence. Direct/circumstantial
Direct
One way to determine the size of the vehicle is to measure the ______________
wheel base
A bloodstained footprint was found on the hardwood floor in a crime scene. This is an example of a _____ impression because ...
2D- it has length and width
The study of skeleton remains
anthropologists
The person that helps a suspect commit a crime
accomplice
A note was ripped off a notepad at a hotel. It was found in the victim's pocket. This note is an example of ____________ physical evidence. EXPLAIN
Direct/ Circumstantial
Circumstantial because it cannot link to a suspect directly but can be admitted in court with other evidence like blood or prints to incriminate a suspect.
Name 3 ways to collect impression evidence
photography, casting and electrostatic dust lifting process
The most common type of fingerprint pattern is
loop
The study of drugs and poisons
toxicology
What's the first thing that should be done at a crime scene?
Check for injured persons or suspects on scene and secure the scene.
During a recorded interview, a suspect admitted to a crime. Classify this evidence and explain your reasoning.
Testimonial because it's a statement proving that the suspect did it.
mandible and maxilla
What are the names of 2 types of whorls?
double loop, accidental, central pocket, plain (any 2)
the study of insects and spiders
entomology?
A person account of where they were during a crime
alibi