Forensic Riddles
Stacy and Julie both drink the same drinks. Stacy is really thirsty and drinks 5 drinks in the time it takes Julie to finish one. The drinks were poisoned but only Julie died. How?
The poison was in the ice, Stacy did not wait for the ice to melt so she was not poisoned.
Who said this: “When two objects come in contact with one another, a transfer of material will occur”
Edmond Locard
Name one of the dorms that is not CPS or CPN.
McCarty, Wilber, Hillcrest, Hattiesburg Hall...
How many total credit hours (minimum) are required to graduate with a BS in Forensics?
124 (Forensics (Biological Sciences))
What is the storage device for the ammunition?
Magazine
Nicole called the police and said that someone stole her ring. When the police got to her house they noticed that the window was broken, there was a total mess inside, and there were dirty footprints on the carpet. But, there were no other signs of a break-in. The next day, the police arrested Nicole for fraud. Why?
The glass from the window was outside of the house, meaning it was broken from the inside.
Who published "Finger Prints" in 1892?
Francis Galton
What year was USM founded?
1910
What is the new minor that was introduced (to the school of CJFSS) last year?
Security Studies
What can be determined by the presence of soot?
Distance (6 inches- 3 feet)
A couple went to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Unfortunately, the husband returned home alone because his wife had died in a horrible boating accident. The police contacted the travel agent he booked the trip with and arrested him for murdering his wife. How did they know he did it?
The travel agent revealed that he had only booked a one-way ticket for his wife.
Who is the father of forensic toxicology?
Mathieu Orfila
What is the name of the eagle statue at the front of campus?
Seymour D'Campus
Where will CJFSS's future new home be? (General Area)
Near HWY 90, next to Wilber or Lott Institute
What’s the name of the impression along the length of a fired projectile?
Striation
A man is shot in his car. There is no gunpowder residue on his clothing, no bullet holes in the windows of the car, and the doors and windows are all locked. How was he shot?
The car is a convertible. The murderer popped the top and then popped it back on again.
Who developed the principles of document examination?
Albert Osborn
Which road separates CPS from CPN?
4th Street
Around how many students are in the the School of CJFSS?
~ 500
What does the hammer strike when the trigger of the firearm is pulled?
Primer
A woman shoots her husband, then holds him under water for five minutes. A little while later, they both go out and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
She shot her husband with a camera and then developed the photo.
Who created the system of Anthropometry?
Alphonse Bertillion
What is taking place on 9/27 and 9/30?
Homecoming Elections
In what decade was the School of CJFSS founded?
1970s
When did the Valentine’s Day Massacre occur?
February 14, 1929