Meet the Forensic Team that Solves Crimes
Forensic science encompasses a wide variety of scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, computer, dentistry, neurology, pharmacy, genetics, pathology, psychiatry and toxicology.
During a forensic investigation, these various fields work with crime scene investigators to examine evidence and prepare it to be presented in court. Often forensic scientists will give expert testimony during the trial.
How to Use a Gun for Murder and Not Get Caught
Matching a bullet to a suspected murder weapon is one of the most commonly used forensic techniques for solving a criminal case. The method dates back to 1902. Guns have been made with internal helical grooves cut into the barrels like threads of a screw, these form “lands” and “grooves.” This process is known as [...]
How to Remove Hidden Serial Numbers from Guns
Before you use a gun in a crime, you must remove the serial numbers or the police can trace the gun back to you. Simply scratching the numbers off your gun does not accomplish this as there are a few more ways the police can find the numbers.
This article discusses how forensic investigators find hidden serial numbers [...]
From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab
