Homicide or car accident: The case of the ‘guilty’ fibre

Crime scene investigation should be carried out using a critical forensic approach by an expert team. This provides essential tools in the research and collection of evidence and samples which must be integrated with the autopsy and the police officers’ investigations. This paper aims to highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to crime scene investigation and describes a very interesting criminal case. As demonstrated by this case, the evidence obtained from the crime scene analysis sheds light on difficult cases, such as murders staged as suicides or accidents.

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CRIME-SCENE INVESTIGATION AND EXAMINATION | Scene Analysis and Reconstruction

Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences ◽

10.1006/rwfs.2000.0460 ◽

2000 ◽

pp. 457-462

Author(s):

L.E. Sharman ◽

D.A. Elliot

Keyword(s):

Crime Scene ◽

Scene Analysis ◽

Crime Scene Investigation ◽

Scene Investigation

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Forensic entomology in Malaysia: knowledge and practices

Asian Biomedicine ◽

10.5372/1905-7415.0805.333 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 603-608

Author(s):

Kavitha Rajagopal ◽

Tan Tian Chye ◽

John Jeffery ◽

Mohd Sofian-Azirun

Keyword(s):

Police Officers ◽

Forensic Entomology ◽

Crime Scene ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Crime Scene Investigation ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Local Species ◽

Scene Investigation ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background: This cross-sectional survey is to our knowledge the first attempt in Malaysia to study forensic entomology knowledge and practices among relevant Malaysian practitioners. Analysis of our questionnaire identified three major themes: understanding of forensic entomology, the acceptance and application of forensic entomology in crime scene investigation, and future directions for forensic entomology in Malaysia. We found that only a few experienced crime scene police officers had a meaningful knowledge of forensic entomology and were involved in maggot collecting during crime scene investigation. Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of forensic entomology among relevant practitioners in Malaysia. Methods: A total of 402 relevant practitioners were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of forensic entomology. Results: Half of the respondents had some understanding that forensic entomology is a study of insects found on a dead human body. The study also found that forensic entomology research in Malaysia is mainly to determine the postmortem interval (PMI), to identify the types of flies, and to study insect maturation and succession; particularly of local species. The Malaysian government should be encouraged to play a role through the Department of Education to attract more students to this field and to support academic institutions to formulate research in forensic entomology. Conclusions: Forensic entomology in Malaysia needs improvement of technical knowledge and awareness among relevant practitioners through curriculum development, policy, and training programs.

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Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders, Second Edition

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e511502010-005 ◽

2008 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

First Responders ◽

Crime Scene ◽

Crime Scene Investigation ◽

Scene Investigation ◽

Electronic Crime

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Crime Scene Investigation - Explosives

Foresic Research & Criminology International Journal ◽

10.15406/frcij.2017.04.00127 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Larry F Stewart

Keyword(s):

Crime Scene ◽

Crime Scene Investigation ◽

Scene Investigation

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Crime Scene Analysis Through DNA Testing of Canine Feces—A Case Report

Academic Forensic Pathology ◽

10.1177/1925362120944743 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 56-61

Author(s):

Vishal Somnay ◽

Thomas Duong ◽

Ray-Young Tsao ◽

Joseph A. Prahlow

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Epithelial Cells ◽

Critical Role ◽

Crime Scene ◽

Scene Analysis ◽

Dna Testing ◽

Forensic Dna ◽

Forensic Dna Testing ◽

Positive Results ◽

Crime Scene Analysis

Forensic DNA testing can play a critical role in homicide investigations. Selecting the appropriate evidence on which to perform DNA testing requires foresight and reasoning based on experience and science. Although successful DNA testing can occur using many substrates, including blood, hair, and sweat/epithelial cells, positive results can also result from testing various unorthodox samples. The authors report on a triple-murder investigation where DNA testing of dog feces at the crime scene matched DNA testing of feces found on the shoe of a suspect resulting in successful prosecution of the case.

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