Hello everyone, I usually lurk about in the Forensic Science forum, but I thought I'd let people know that due to popular requests by friends, I...
The Q-Tip is the most common instrument used when performing the Kastle-Meyer test. Any blotter type object can be used, like filter paper....
For me LV has better "science". They seem to focus a lot more on the forensic science aspect of the investigation. The only problem I have with...
If you don't mind me asking, what college did you enroll in? I thought NAU was the only major college in Arizona that offered a "Forensics" program.
That's fascinating. I've never heard about that, or read about that in the relevant scientific journals. You should definitely publish your...
The sodium rhodizonate test turn red/pink in the prescence of lead. It turns blue/purple when a dilute (5%) hydrochloric acid solution is...
Your description of the phenolphthalein test is a common misunderstanding of the chemistry behind the test. The Kastle-Meyer test is not a pH...
Some quick comments on Ryan, from someone who is a private criminalist - ie: sometimes works for the defense. When the defense community learns...
3 was the quote from the show.
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One possible way to determine the speed of the motorcycle at the time of impact, from the given information, is to look for "speedometer needle...
I don't think psychology would hurt, but there could possibly be other electives that would help you more in the forensics field - like public...
A Medical Examiner is a medical doctor who performs autopsies. A coroner is a politically based position who presides over a staff of doctors who...
Where else would they work besides in the lab or outside the lab? "The field" is anywhere there is a crime - anywhere.
Hit your sciences hard, like physics, chemistry, and biology. Don't skimp on the math. I would also suggest some kind of public speaking course...
I'm still waiting for an explanation as to how to determine the speed of the motorcycle...
The forensic sub-discipline (like firearms, DNA, toxicology, etc.) is actually Digital Evidence, or sometimes Computer Forensics.
This is absolutely true. If the headlamp was on while it collided with the car, and if it was broken, the lamp itself will react in different way...
It is a given that both vehicles were being used around the time in question. Assume the water in the radiator of the car can be related back to...
There is no math or calculations required to determine the speed of the cycle.
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