Forensic Anthropology
The subpubic angle for a male skeleton is: A) Greater than 90 degrees B) Exactly 90 degrees C) Less than 90 degrees
C- less than 90 degrees
In what shape does an arson fire grow?
V Shape
True
What is the goal of the innocence project?
exonerate innocent victims through DNA testing & reform the criminal justice system to prevent injustice on undeserving people
Most common type of fingerprint in humans
Arch, Whorl, or Loop
Loop
If an x-ray shows that the wisdom teeth have started to grow in, how old might the skull be?
Older than 18
Location where the fire started
Point of Origin
What would be BEST to study to become a forensic toxicologist? a)Anthropology b)Chemistry c)Botany
b)Chemistry
# of post conviction exonerees using DNA testing
324
(300-500)
What is the CSI Effect?
any way in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation influences public perception
What are the three major ethnicity groups we talked about for ancestry?
White, black, asian
When a fire speeds up it is caused by an ___________.
accelerant
Where do Forensic Toxicologists work?
What year was the innocence project founded?
1992
(1990-1999 works)
Physical - shoe mark, bullet, etc.
Biological - blood, spit, etc.
Name two features of the skull that help determine gender.
Any of these: Size, Brow Ridge, Forehead, Chin
What is the main cause of fire?
What drug produces symptoms such as increased heart rate, dilated pupils, sweating, and increased body temperature?
(hint: Whitney Houston)
Cocaine
In July 1984, an assailant broke into Jennifer Thompson-Cannino’s apartment and sexually assaulted her; who was wrongfully convicted for this crime?
Ronald Cotton
Man of serial killer that was also known as the "killer clown"
John Wayne Gacy
What is a "soft spot" and who has them?
A soft spot is an area where the skull has not completely grown together yet. Babies have soft spots.
What 3 substances need to combine for a fire to ignite?
Fuel, heat, and oxygen
Which of the following is the classification system used to organize drugs? m)The Medical Bylaws n)Drug Division Principle o)The Drug Classification Act p)Drug Administration Division
o)The Drug Classification Act
Name 3 of the 6 reasons people are wrongfully convicted for crimes.
What is a chain of custody?
A receipt of who has had the evidence and who had it next.