Tag Archives: crime scene

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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What Do Crime Scenes Tell Us?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Understanding and interpreting a crime scene is much like a three-dimensional puzzle, generally with more questions than answers. However, the exigent circumstances are that the investigator needs to come up with some answers immediately and hopefully the name and whereabouts … Continue reading →

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Fingerprints — Important Piece of Evidence

Posted on May 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Fingerprints have been studied for uniqueness, identification and criminal importance for more than one hundred years. The significance of fingerprints and the criminal justice system can’t be undervalued; they can implicate the guilty by linking a criminal to the victim … Continue reading →