Forensic Blood Spatter

Which of the following would create a high velocity blood pattern?

• Blood dripping onto a surface

• Blood flicked off of an object

• Gunshots or propellers

Blood evidence can tell you (check all that apply):

• Type and velocity of weapon

• Handedness of criminal

• Type of injuries inflicted

• Positions of criminal and victim during crime

• Order of wounds inflicted

Which type of blood pattern is pictured here:

• Low velocity

• High velocity

• Medium velocity

Which type of blood pattern is pictured here:

• Low velocity

• High velocity

• Medium velocity

What is the angle of impact of this blood spatter drop?

Mathematical Equivalence

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Identify the blood spatter drop that came directly from above (90°).

Identify the blood spatter that came from the highest height.

What type of blood spatter pattern is shown here?

• Terminal velocity

• High velocity

• Medium velocity

• Low velocity

What does the blue circle represent?

• Angle of Impact

• Area of Convergence

• Height of Victim

• Location of Body

Which type of blood pattern is pictured here:

• Low velocity

• High velocity

• Medium velocity