Category Archives: Forensic

Firearms Evidence and the Crime Scene Investigation

Posted on November 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

A common form of evidence found at many crime scenes is firearms evidence.  It can be in the form of a gun, shell casings, bullets, or any combination.  This type of evidence can be found in related crimes such as … Continue reading →

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Key Evidence Can Make or Break a Case

Posted on October 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Fingerprint evidence is absolutely key in a crime scene investigation.  The science of fingerprint identification is also referred to as dactylography.  It’s the most fragile piece of evidence.  Environmental conditions and improper handling can contaminate it easily.  After collecting the … Continue reading →

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When is a Crime Scene Staged?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by jchasenovelist

There are many reasons why a crime scene has been staged.  The most difficult task is to recognize some of the subtle appearances to indicate that a crime scene has been indeed staged. Fires are an example of a type … Continue reading →

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Crime Solving Partnership for DNA Evidence

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

DNA is extremely complex, but we hear the word “DNA” almost on a daily basis in the news and on crime shows.  In 1986, DNA was first officially used to solve a crime of two young girls raped and murdered … Continue reading →

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What’s the Bug Deal?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the more interesting or perhaps creepy crawly facts about crime scene investigation is that forensic entomology is used more and more to help solve crimes.  This type of work within the crime scene condition is definitely not for … Continue reading →

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What Does Forensic Science, Charles Manson, and a Black Labrador Retriever Have in Common?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jchasenovelist

No, this isn’t the silly punch line for a joke.  I found a very interesting article that immediately captured my interest about three things that I study on a regular basis: forensics, serial killers, and Labrador retrievers.  Undisputed, Labrador retrievers … Continue reading →

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Reconstructing a Shooting Incident at the Crime Scene

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Have you ever wondered?  Hey, how’d they do that? One of the most difficult and scientific parts of reconstructing a shooting incident is to determine the direction of the projectile travel and the angle of impact by examining the bullet … Continue reading →

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