Unit 1
Identifying and typing dried bloodstains would be handled by
Biology Unit
Which is an example of class evidence?
- blood type
- weapons
- DNA
- Prints
What term indicates the “intent when the instrument was used”?
manner of death
The stage that begins with death and the bacteria start to break down the inside of the body is called
Fresh
The pelvis can be used to identify what factor?
gender
The book for Fingerprints and naming of the three basic prints was ___?
Francis Galton
The manner of collecting and preserving physical evidence at a crime is determined by ____?
The type of evidence at the scene
If a body is found to be warm and in partial rigor, how long has the individual been dead?
Less than 3 hours
Which stage would you find dermestid beetles and moths that eat primarily keratin?
Dry
What diseases can be found in skeletal remains? Name two
- Osteoporosis -arthritis
- obesity
- hip replacement
Who is the "Father of Toxicology?
Mathieu Orfila
A buccal swab is ____?
Swiping cheek with a Q-tip for DNA
When blood vessels rupture due to livor mortis, this is called?
marbling
Spiracles in the larvae are used for
breathing
Define - an extension or bulging of the lower jaw. Usually prominent in negroids.
prognathism
What is it called when a person is unable to be tried for the same crime in the same courtroom?
Double Jeopardy
Which type of evidence should always be packaged in ventilated package for long term storage?
bodily fluids
In what case would DMORT be called to respond?
9/11 attacks (mass murders)
A spider that uses the decomposed remains of another animal to make its home is an example of
Adventive Species
Define - The National Crime Information Center provides information of missing persona and criminal information
NCIC
What is the process in the criminal proceedings where the defendant is first brought before the court to hear charges and enter a plea?
Arraignment
what is the first responding officer's responsibility?
securing the scene
What is one job that a pathologist is responsible for?
determine the cause of death
The stage that begins with death and the bacteria start to break down the inside of the body is called
fresh
You have found a skeletal skull that has rectangle orbits, wide nasal apertures, and prominent mouth features. What conclusions can you make?