Death Forensic Science

The place where something unlawful happened and where forensic evidence can be gathered.

• secure and protect the scene

• initiate preliminary survey

• prepare a narrative of the scene

• crime scene

What is forensic science?

• When scientists improve plants by using DNA

• The use of science in growing trees

• Any legal action that requires a police investigation

• The application of scientific principles and technical methods to criminal investigations.

True of False:

Forensic Scientists use evidence to link all aspects of a crime.

• True

• False

Which of these fields are used in Forensics?

• Math

• Physics

• Chemistry

• All of these are used in Forensics

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A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide:

• facts

• opinion

• judgment

• reflection

What is another name for Forensic Science?

• Criminalistics

• Court Science

• Law-based Investigations

• CIA

Which of the following is an example of Forensics Science?

• Analyzing evidence

• Scrutinizing the crime scene

• Interrogating suspects

• Studying corpses

What is Forensic Science?

• The use of FS to identify a corpse(s) identity

• The study of toxicology

• The application of Forensics for law and order

• The study of criminology to analyze quantitative evidence

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A body is found with blistering skin that is slipping off of the muscle underneath. There is a strong odor and maggots are seen covering the body. Which stage of decomposition is this body in?

• bloating (putrefaction)

• advanced decay

• active decay (black putrefaction)

• fresh (initial)

What is the primary role of a forensic pathologist in a death investigation?

• Determine the cause and manner of death

• Collect DNA samples from the crime scene

• Analyze blood spatter patterns

• Interview witnesses