I think modern Forensic scientists were so interested in the Crippen case because it didn't make sense to them and since curiosity is always a big factor of a Forensic scientist they wanted to know why it didn't make sense. I think the benefits of solving such an old case is, first of all, the fact that it shows how important and useful our modern day techniques are. It also could help give answers to family and friends that haven't had closure and answers for years.
Also, having records of the crime scene allows investigators to look back over the evidence as it appeared at the scene long after the crime scene itself is gone.
Forensics has changed the way our criminal system works now. A lot of cases are being solved because of the development of forensics. Even cold cases are being brought up to the light to be investigated again and a good percentage of the cases are being solved and criminals are being brought to justice. The green river killer is one case that really got me intrigued into forensics and I got mesmerized by the techniques that are being used to catch murderers and other crimes being committed. The green river killer had an interesting childhood that led him to be a serial killer. He committed multiple murders on prostitutes and left there families with agony and pain. But advances in DNA ultimately led to his demise, police officers were able
7) Pollen & Spore identification can provide important trace evidence in solving crimes dues to their
In my opinion the courts should have not just relied on Dr Manock's forensic evidence, not just for these cases but for all including those not of Dr Manock's. Several forensic scientists should have investigated each case which means more people, more ideas and opinions that can be put together for a much more accurate result. This will avoid future wrongful convictions and in the long term save the Government money by not having to pay compensation to the convicts and even better, it will make the appeals process much better in South Australia (Adelaidenow.com.au,
This case is also of interest because the actual perpetrator was not convicted, because the scientific techniques that were used in 1959 were so limited. By looking at this, we can clearly see how far forensic science has come in the past 50 years, and how different the outcome of the case would have been had this had taken place in the present. We can revisit this old murder case and identify different scientific tools that we could use today to solve the crime. We can also see how applying the knowledge we now know about the human body and forensic science can help to exonerate the innocent, like it did with Truscott, and even help to find the real culprit.
The idea of using the science has been started before the debuting of Sherlock Holmes in 1887, who had introduced about the forensic science to help criminal investigation. In history, the work of forensic scientists was performed by medical personnel. Until the end of eighteenth century, the attempts of French medical jurist Antoine Louis, crime solving Chinese book “ Hsi Duan Yu”(the washing way of wrongs), etc gave ideas about determining time of death, analyzing blood stain, identifying chemical used in crime, etc. After eighteenth century, the modern chemistry paved new way of identifying crime like the idea of measuring height, length of right ear and outstretched
In this paper, I will discuss the background of forensic pathology, the pros and cons of forensic pathology, and the similar and different in a forensic pathologist and a coroner. There are various disciplines in Forensic Science that can help with a crime, and solving that crime. One of these various disciplines is Forensic Pathology which the study of disease, and its causes, moreover; it involves the discovering the cause of the death where a death is sudden or suspicion to law enforcement. While a Forensic Pathologist can be helpful to law enforcement, and helpful in assisting in crime investigation, there are cons to being forensic pathologist. Furthermore, forensic pathologist can be confused with coroner even though they do the same
Criminal investigations are important in a case, whether it be criminal or civil matters. This learner believes that criminal investigations are important, because they allow for individuals to either be proven guilty or not guilty in a case. It also allows for the prosecution and the police to find out who is guilty in a case. According to Osterburg and Ward (2014), Criminal investigations determine if a crime has been committed and determine the jurisdiction of the crime (p. 5). Criminal investigations are important, because they also give victims closure and allow for
Forensic science has various influences on crime, investigation and the people that are involved. Forensic science has a connection with the courts to ensure crimes are getting solved and justice is being served to those that commit crimes. With the help of forensic science, crimes are being solved from a human and technological aspect. This paper highlights numerous discussions on how forensic science plays a role in criminal justices system, security, media and the law.
A segment of the Forensic Science in the Criminal equity organization that the vast majority acquainted with these days, however, few individuals know how this particular science came to be. Overall, legal science is intended to utilize experimental standards to clarify obscure parts of a wrongdoing. Through the utilization of uncommon tests and lab gear that permits researchers to recognize decisively different parts of a bit of confirmation in an illegal behavior. On the off chance that you occupied with finding out about how this procedure came to fruition, you have to peruse the recorded data underneath. Here is a brief history
forensics becomes more advanced and precise. In 2016, the average citizen is aware of familiar
If a set of bones are discovered and determined to be over 100 years old I do not think it would be worth the taxpayer’s money to invest in the attempt to identify someone who has been deceased over 100 years. This also includes not to invest in facial reconstruction either. It is one thing to determine the age of the bones, but DNA and other biologic studies should be used on more current investigations of the dead and alive. I think that sometimes it really depends on the circumstances to determine whether to performing expensive DNA, serological, odonatological, anthropological, and even entomological examinations is worth the time of analysts, materials, and equipment. Right now, we have a backlog of rape kits and DNA evidence that waits to be tested, these are the priority since we have a better chance solving a more recent case versus something over 100 years old.
I think the career that is best for me right now is a Forensic Scientist. A Forensic Scientist is a person who examines and proves whether a person on trial is guilty or not. Forensic Scientists work in labs and test things like blood, drugs, and DNA to gather evidence for a case. These results are then used in court to help solve the case. A Forensic Scientist's job can be exiting, interesting, and even scary at the same time. You never know what the next case you are going to receive is going to be. It could be as little as finding a fingerprint on a gun, to gathering blood and DNA in a murder case. Being a Forensic Scientist never has a dull moment, and that's why I feel like it is the perfect job for me. I always wanted a job that was interesting and mysterious, and being a Forensic Scientist fits that perfectly.
Forensic scientists investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. They specialize in DNA analysis or firearm examination. By performing tests on weapons or on substances like fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids forensic scientist determine the importance of the substance for a trial. Forensic scientists prepare reports to document their findings and the laboratory techniques they used, to give to investigators. When criminal cases come to trial, forensic scientist will give a testimony as an expert witness on laboratory findings collected at the crime scene. Communication between other scientists is a key part in being a successful forensic scientist. For instance, they may consult a medical expert about the exact time and cause of a death, or another scientist who specializes in DNA typing to match a DNA type to a suspect. Some scientist might be exposed to hazardous chemicals, or toxic materials. But often are exposed to human body fluids and firearms. These working conditions pose little risk only if safety procedures are followed correctly (Science Buddies, n.d.). Forensic scientist work outside in all types or weather, but spend a majority of their time in laboratories and offices. They work in groups with specialists and other law enforcement, but specialist work only in laboratories. Scientist working in laboratories usually works a standard workweek, although they may be on call outside of normal business hours if needed to work
It can help me get a better understanding and a head start in studying it in college because I will already have some knowledge about the topic. Gaining every piece of knowledge I can will help me make the final decision on if I want to study forensics in college and continue to do it for the rest of my life. There is a little bit of hesitation on my part because I don’t know for sure this is something that I want to continue studying but, every time I read more about forensics, the more I’m learning to love it and want to study it more. I know that in this profession I am going to have to see some pretty awful stuff but that is why all this research and learning about forensics to do this project is so important.