CLEAN : Forensics key to Pistorius case

The video discusses the role of scientists in seeking truth through evidence and logical interpretation. It explains how bullet trajectory analysis can determine the height of a shooter, emphasizing the logical consistency required in such analyses. The video also highlights the importance of careful handling of crime scenes to prevent contamination, especially with the sensitivity of modern DNA analysis.

What is the primary responsibility of a scientist according to the video?

• To seek the truth through evidence

• To follow public opinion

• To support popular theories

• To create new technologies

How can the trajectory of a bullet help in a forensic investigation?

• It can reveal the shooter's motive

• It can identify the bullet's manufacturer

• It can help infer the height of the shooter

• It can determine the type of gun used

Why is it important to measure the height at which a firearm was fired?

• To infer the height of the person who fired it

• To identify the type of bullet used

• To determine the distance of the shooter

• To calculate the speed of the bullet

What is a potential risk at crime scenes with many people present?

• Scene contamination

• Loss of evidence

• Delayed investigation

• Incorrect witness statements

What can be obtained from a single epithelial skin cell at a crime scene?

• Hair color

• Blood type

• DNA evidence

• Fingerprint patterns