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This video discusses a homicide in Richmond, VA.
Apply theories and methods of forensics, which includes insight into the role of forensic science, the applications of forensic science for use within the evaluation and/or processing of major crime scenes, and its role in the criminal justice system.
Provide a comprehensive history of forensic science and a review of a crime scene, including management, security, preservation of evidence, as well as identification and analysis of the evidence. At a minimum complete the following:
- Outline of a brief history of forensic science. Include important occurrences, events, and findings that contributed to the development of forensic science, especially as it relates to evidence located and evaluated at your crime scene.
- Discuss the actions of the initial response to your crime scene and what processing steps this would include, such as surveys, searches, documentation sketches, etc. Include a discussion regarding where you scene is located and what, if any, Fourth Amendment issues exist that should be addressed.
- Identify, collect, preserve, and analyze at least three different pieces of evidence detailed in the above crime scene.
- Discuss the analysis of the above mentioned three different pieces of evidence and what information can be gleaned from this type of forensic science.
- Summarize the significant findings for crime scene reconstruction as if presenting this case to the district attorney for possible prosecution.
APA format. 8-10 pages.
Begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
End with a conclusion that reaffirms the thesis.
Minimum 5 sources. 1 must be:
Gaensslen, R.E., & Larsen, K. (2013). Introductory Forensic Science. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc