Category Archives: Forensic

What Bite Mark Evidence Leaves Behind at a Crime Scene

Posted on January 13, 2011 by jchasenovelist

There has been a considerable amount of controversy surrounding criminal cases with bite mark evidence.  It is true that it isn’t an “exact” science, but it can be helpful in to exclude or include a suspect who could have inflicted … Continue reading →

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Is it a Homicide or a Staged Suicide?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It has been stated that simulating a crime to cover up another crime is somewhat rare.  However, there have been many documented cases where a murder has been covered up with arson, supposed self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and automotive accidents. More … Continue reading →

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Facial Recognition Offers a Valuable Tool for Law Enforcement Agencies

Posted on December 23, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Facial recognition can be used as a valuable identification tool in any type of investigation.  This technique is especially valuable when fingerprint identification is not available or it’s not practicable, depending upon the type of case or circumstances. Similar to … Continue reading →

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Criminals Beware! There’s a New DNA Spray in Town and it Wants to Tag You!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Criminals see businesses, such as pubs, restaurants, jewelers, service stations, and convenience stores as easy targets for quick bucks.  Unfortunately, this type of crime can actually cripple a business and tag it as an easy target for future attacks.  A … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Investigation – Breakthrough Forensic Camera Used to Detect Blood Invisible to the Naked Eye

Posted on October 16, 2010 by jchasenovelist

To detect bloodstains at a crime scene, forensic technicians use a chemical called luminol.  It is sprayed around the crime scene and reacts to the iron in blood, emitting a bluish glow in the dark.  However, luminol is toxic, can … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Impression Evidence

Posted on October 2, 2010 by jchasenovelist

When I was first introduced to crime scene investigation and studied all the aspects of forensic science, I gravitated toward impression evidence.  At first glance, it doesn’t sound exciting.  However, many cases have been solved by the simple, telling clues … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene Investigation – Challenges of Cellular Phones & Handheld Devices

Posted on September 7, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Take a moment during your day and look around at all the technology buzzing away and crackling about the airwaves.  Cell phones are literally everywhere and some phones have amazing capabilities of text messaging, Internet search, email, and GPS to … Continue reading →

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