History
The first to realize the use of fingerprints in identification. (13th Century)
Who are Ancient Chinese?
The study of the measurements of the human body
This branch analyzes documents and related materials like ink, paper, etc.
These specialists analyze body fluid and waste.
What is forensic serologists?
The identification of materials from fires, explosions, paints and glass.
What is trace chemistry?
Discovered oxygen/ Detected toxin in corpse
These are unique to a group of objects
What are class characteristics?
What is latent prints?
A trained forensic pathologists who investigates deaths that concern the public interests.
What is a medical examiner?
Refers to evidence found at crime scene in small, but measurable amounts
What is trace evidence?
Who is Bertillion?
Lowering of body temperature with loss of skin elasticity (post mortem)
What is algor mortis?
Made forensic science popular
Who is Sherlock Homes?
This person uses nursing to handle public and legal work. They speak to crime victims to get medical information. They also provide expert testimony.
What is a forensic nurse?
The original location of a crime or accident.
What is the primary crime scene?
Classified type of fingerprint
Who is Galton, 1993?
This states that one must first determine the probability of each characteristic occurring separately, then multiply together the frequencies of all independently occurring characteristics. The result is the overall frequency of occurrence for that particular combination of characteristics.
What is the product rule?
This individual developed first preeminent microscope
Who is McCrone?
Uses dental science to identify human remains/bite marks
What does a forensic odontologist do?
The branch that examines law for admissibility of evidence.
What is Jurisprudence?
THought of cross-transfer, Exchange principle, and dust particles
Who is Locard, 1910?
This is the accumulation of fluids to the lower level of the body after death
What is livor mortis?
He formed the first antibody test for blood group. He contributed to the classification of dried blood.
What was the contribution of Lattes?
An individual who studies insects/arthropods. They can determine cause/time of death based on the life cycle of the bugs present.
An item of physical evidence of which the origin is unknown (such as bio substances from a suspect)
What is Reference/Standard sample?