Posts Tagged "forensic scientist"

8 Body Parts Forensic Scientists Use to ID a Body

We all have to admit there’s been at least one time where you’ve been glued to the T.V. watching those forensic crime shows pondering about how they will ID the victim’s body.
Criminal examinations of the deceased, natural disasters and those caused by malice are sadly becoming an everyday part of life, making this field more [...]

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.

Trace Evidence in the Forensic Lab

 
In this video, a forensic scientist demonstrates how they examine clothing involved in a murder for trace evidence such as hairs, fibers and bodily fluids.