Practical Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction

An Introduction and History of Crime Scene Analysis Distinguishing Crime Scene Analysis from Crime Scene Processing Pioneers in Crime Scene Analysis: A History of the Discipline The Future Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Implementing Crime Scene Analysis Who Qualifies as a Crime Scene Analyst? Fundamental Beliefs for Crime Scene Analysis When Is Crime Scene Analysis Employed? Event Analysis: A Practical Methodology for Crime Scene Reconstruction The Event Analysis Process Resolving Significant Investigative Questions in CSR Using the Event Analysis Worksheet Event Analysis Worksheet Explained Statement Analysis Using the Worksheets Understanding Crime Scene Protocols and Their Effect on Reconstruction The Importance of the Crime Scene Investigator Role of the Initial Responding Officer Incorporating the Basic Crime Scene Activities into a Crime Scene Protocol Applying Bloodstain Pattern Analysis to Crime Scene Reconstruction A Background of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Impact Angle and Directionality Bloodstain Classification Area of Origin Evaluations Shooting Scene Processing and Reconstruction Mathew Noedel Understanding Ammunition Understanding Firearms Reconstruction Potential Associated with Firearms Accidental versus Unintentional Discharge Handling Firearms at a Scene Recording Impacts and Ricochets Gunshot Residue Examination Processing Shooting Scenes The Forensic Pathologist, the Body, and Crime Scene Reconstruction Scott A Wagner, MD Theory and Approach to Death Scene Investigation The Body and the Death Scene Writing Crime Scene Reconstruction Reports Essential Report Elements Arguments and Ethics Deductive and Inductive Arguments The Role of Logic in Crime Scene Analysis An Ethical Approach to Crime Scene Analysis Developing and Using Demonstrative Exhibits in Support of the Crime Scene Analysis Iris Dalley Collection of Data Analysis of Data Index