History/Law/Crime Scenes
What is the primary goal of the innocence project?
to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals
What are Greenstick Fractures?
hairline breaks in bones
What is Odontology?
the study of the structure of teeth
Bullet holes are _________ on the side where the bullet exits the glass.
narrower
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
O-
What is the primary goal of the Secure the Scene step in criminal investigations?
to ensure safety and precent unauthorized access
What is the normal body temperature of a human
98.6
What happens when a firing pin hits the base of a bullet cartridge?
the primer ignites the gunpowder, causing the bullet to eject
What is Locard's Principle?
Fibers transfer easily between individuals and objects
Which type of blood has both A and B antigens?
AB
Who was the first person to use blood typing in criminal investigations?
Karl Landsteiner
Death intentionally caused by another person is called what?
Homicide
What causes a bullet to spin as it exits the barrel of a gun?
Polyester is a ______________ fiber.
Synthetic
What type of blood spatter do high velocity drops produce?
small drops
What is the difference between class and individual evidence?
Answers may vary
How does the surrounding temperature impact rigor mortis?
it can speed up or slow down the process
What would be an individual characteristic of a suspects sneaker?
wear marks
Which part of the hair is necessary for DNA analysis?
Follicle
What is the purpose of using multiple LOCI in STR analysis?
to increase accuracy in indentification
What is the difference between circumstantial and direct evidence?
answers may vary
What is the primary cause of bloating during the second stage of human decomposition?
bacterial gas production
What is Cheiloscopy?
What does Secondary Transfer mean in relation to criminal investigations?
Carpet fibers from a suspects home can be transferred to the suspect, and then to the victim
Where are STRs found in DNA?
between genes and non-coding regions