Using physical evidence a re-create a accident scene.

The science of the origin, culture, and development of human beings. In forensics, this mainly involves the analysis and identification of skeletal remains.

Intentionally causing a fire to destroy the property in a criminal manner.

The internal medical examination of a body used to determine the cause and circumstances of death.

Analyzes guns and weapons that may have been used to commit crimes. They may fire test shots from a certain weapon in order to compare bullet fragments or shell casings.

The impact of blood on surfaces.

The examination of blood spatter patterns to determine the events which took place before, during and after the spilling of the blood.

An injury or disease that ultimately leads to death of the individual, generally determined by medical examiners or coroners.

A method of keeping track of who has handled a piece of evidence, when, and for what purpose. Vital in ensuring evidence is not damaged or altered in any way.

The application of computer technology and techniques to aid legal investigations.

A public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes.

The person in charge of processing a crime scene. Duties include sealing off the scene, photographing the scene and collecting evidence.

The use of evidence to determine the events which occurred at a crime scene.

Creating a DNA fingerprint from a biological sample for use in comparison and the identification of an individual.

Uses the presence of different types of insects and larvae to help determine time and location of a crime. They are vital to proving whether a crime took place at the scene, or another location.

Proof or disproof. It can be physical (blood, or a weapon) or testimonial (witness statements). Any items, documents and statements that are included in an investigation.

The unique pattern created by the ridges found on the palm side skin of fingers and thumbs.

People who process and analyse evidence in a crime case. They can specialise in analysing fingerprints, blood splatter, DNA, firearms (guns or bullets) impressions (tire tracks and shoe prints) tool marks or other areas.

Every contact leaves a trace. A theory stating that anyone who enters a crime scene will leave something behind or take something away.

The way in which death was caused; homicide, suicide, accidental, natural, or undetermined.

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