Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: With an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction, Second Edition

Published:
September 26, 2001 by CRC Press - 424 Pages
Author(s):
Tom Bevel, Oklahoma City Police Department (Retired), USA; Ross M. Gardner, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (Retired), Georgia, USA

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ISBN 9780849309502
Cat# 0950
 

Features

  • Discusses the importance of on-scene crime evaluation, as opposed to mere laboratory work
  • Includes specific methodology for crime scene reconstruction
  • Defines the terms used in bloodstain pattern analysis
  • Uses dozens of photographs to graphically depict the meaning of terms discussed
  • Provides a step by step approach to understanding bloodstain patterns, each chapter building on the information presented in the previous chapter

    • Summary

    Bloodstain pattern analysis helps establish events associated with violent crimes. It is a critical bridge between forensics and the definition of a precise crime reconstruction. The second edition of this bestselling book is thoroughly updated to employ recent protocols, including the application of scientific method, the use of flow charts, and the inter-relationship of crime scene analysis to criminal profiling. It provides more illustrations, including color photographs, and explains the use of computer programs to create demonstrative evidence for court.

    Table of Contents

    Bloodstain Analysis: Its Function and a Historical Perspective
    Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction
    Terminology
    Understanding the Medium of Blood
    Determining Motion and Directionality
    Determining Point of Convergence and Point of Origin
    Evaluating Impact Spatter Bloodstains
    Characteristic Patterns of Blood Which Aid in Analysis
    Documenting Bloodstains
    Documenting the Reconstruction of a Crime
    Automation Applications in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Crime Scene Reconstruction
    Presenting Evidence at Trial
    Dealing with Bloodborne Pathogens
    Bibliography
    Appendix A: Weight/Measure Conversion Chart
    Appendix B: Trigonometric Functions and Their Application in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
    Appendix C: Stroboscopic Photography Techniques

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