Crime Scene Investigation
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The color and accuracy of photos taken at a crime scene are paramount to gaining a conviction
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Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene
The fully dressed anatomically correct doll apparently had very realistic features, authorities said
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Using 3D “point cloud” models with CCTV footage stills, investigators are ascertaining suspect height, speed analysis and bullet trajectory analysis
The multi-dimensional approach of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) eliminates design flaws that contribute to crime
Imagine investigating a major crime with no access to CCTV footage or DNA profiling
Criminologists thought it was impossible to get DNA off of shell casings, but a technique pioneered in the Netherlands is having notable results
Scan crime and crash scenes quickly and accurately for reconstruction, analysis and courtroom presentation
Grant dollars are available to support law enforcement technology purchases at the federal and state level and from private foundations
The true purpose of a midrange photograph is to establish the location of specific items of evidence
“It’s chilling to see how this house was set up,” Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said. “The officers had no chance whatsoever.”
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Filmmakers Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi exploited a murder, ruined reputations, and misled the public
When assessing void blood patterns, investigators must try to determine the missing object, how it was involved and where it is now located
While all evidence at a crime scene is important, pattern evidence requires careful analysis to ensure proper interpretation
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