Wonder M. A. Bloodstain Pattern Evidence

Objective Approaches and Case Applications
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-08-054971-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 400 Seiten

In Bloodstain Pattern Evidence, the concepts introduced in the author's first book, Blood Dynamics, are updated and applied to provide essential answers in the resolution of actual crimes. The book is accessible to all levels of investigators, regardless of academic background, and allows readers to develop a fundamental understanding of the underlying scientific principles behind bloodstain pattern evidence.
Bloodstain Pattern Evidence builds on the fundamental ideas brought about by an understanding of Non-Newtonian dynamics, and illustrates through case work the practical forensic science applications of these principles to the analysis of bloodstain patterns.
* Extensive case examples provide practical application of essential pattern analysis principles
* Extensively illustrated with over 350 photos and line drawings
* Takes a unique and scientific approach to bloodstain pattern analysis by exploring the fundamentals of fluid behavior

Anita Wonder is Founder and Director of the Wonder Institute, a forensic science consulting, training and research association specializing in Bloodstain Pattern Evidence, based in Carmichael, CA. From 1971 to 2005 Ms. Wonder was the Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a large national HMO. She continues to lecture, handle special case studies and testify on the evidence for both prosecution and defense. Anita has testified for both criminal and civil proceedings.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wonder M. A., Mt-Ascp

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Bloodstain Pattern Evidence: Objective Approaches and Case Applications;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Dedication Page;6
5;Table of Contents;8
6;Foreword;10
7;Acknowledgments;12
8;Section I: Introduction;14
8.1;Chapter 1: Introduction;16
8.2;Chapter 2: The American Founding Father of Bloodstain Pattern Evidence-The Kirk Years;30
8.3;Chapter 3: Understanding Blood Behavior;36
8.4;Chapter 4: Trigonometry in Bloodstain Pattern Evidence, Math Use in Question;46
9;Section II: Case Applications;61
9.1;Chapter 5: Timing is Everything;62
9.2;Chapter 6: The Alexander Lindsay Second Inquiry;76
9.2.1;Case 2;76
9.3;Chapter 7: Who Was the Shooter?;92
9.3.1;Case 3;92
9.4;Chapter 8: Traffic Salutations in America;100
9.4.1;Case 4;100
9.5;Chapter 9: The Body on the Porch;108
9.5.1;Case 5;108
9.6;Chapter 10: Lil’ Ol’ Guy Who Woke up Dead;114
9.6.1;Case 6;114
9.7;Chapter 11: Self-Defense Staging Homicide by Gunshot;124
9.7.1;Case 7;124
9.8;Chapter 12: Crime Scene Artwork, Staged Assault;136
9.8.1;Case 8;136
9.9;Chapter 13: Curiosity Caught the Murderer;148
9.9.1;Case 9;148
9.10;Chapter 14: Informant Execution;154
9.10.1;Case 10;154
9.11;Chapter 15: Lack of the Crime Lab Involvement;160
9.11.1;Case 11;160
9.12;Chapter 16: On-Duty Officer-Involved Shooting;168
9.12.1;Case 12;168
9.13;Chapter 17: Three Down and Still Missed Intended Victim;174
9.13.1;Case 13;174
9.14;Chapter 18: Perfect Stories;180
9.14.1;Case 14;180
9.15;Chapter 19: Family Elimination;186
9.15.1;Cases 15 and 16;186
9.16;Chapter 20: A Tragedy of Errors Homicide;196
9.16.1;Case 17;196
9.17;Chapter 21: The Accomplice Wouldn’t Plea;202
9.17.1;Case 18;202
9.18;Chapter 22: Magic Bullet in Alleged Drive-By Shooting;210
9.18.1;Case 19;210
9.19;Chapter 23: Perry Mason Is a Myth;216
9.19.1;Case 20;216
9.20;Chapter 24: Hidden Face, Blunt Force Assault;222
9.20.1;Case 21;222
9.21;Chapter 25: Body in the Bathtub;226
9.21.1;Case 22;226
10;Section III: Bloodstain Pattern Evidence Interactions with other Forensic Disciplines;231
10.1;Chapter 26: Bloodstain Pattern Evidence and Law Enforcement;232
10.2;Chapter 27: The Forensic Crime Lab and Bloodstain Pattern Evidence;250
10.3;Chapter 28: DNA and Bloodstain Pattern Evidence;264
10.4;Chapter 29: Pathology and Bloodstain Pattern Evidence: The Predominant Good, Occasional Bad, and Rare Ugly;270
10.5;Chapter 30: Bloodstain Pattern Evidence and the Law;278
11;Section IV: Experience with Training in Bloodstain Pattern Evidence;289
11.1;Chapter 31: Preparations for Bloodstain Pattern Workshops;290
11.2;Chapter 32: Spatter Group Exercises;300
11.3;Chapter 33: Exercises with Groups Other Than Spatters (Nonspatter Groups);316
11.4;Chapter 34: Special Projects, Practical Exams, and Mock Crime Scenes;328
12;Section V: The Future of Bloodstain Pattern Evidence;339
12.1;Chapter 35: Research in Bloodstain Pattern Evidence;340
12.2;Chapter 36: Summation;358
13;Appendixes;365
13.1;Appendix A: Flow Diagram;366
13.2;Appendix B: An Objective Approach to Spatter Classification Based on SAADD;368
13.3;Appendix C: Spatter Classification Table;374
13.4;Appendix D: Twenty-five Impact Bloodspatters;376
13.5;Appendix E: Tips on Sequencing Pattern Categories;378
13.6;Appendix F: Some Random Values for Future Research;380
13.7;Appendix G: Glossary;382
13.8;Appendix H: List of Abbreviations;388
14;Index;390