Behind the Crime Scene
How to Develop a Theory of the Crime: An Investigative Framework
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 18 2026
Learn how to build a professional theory of the crime using structured investigative frameworks, analytical reasoning, and psychological profiling to solve cases.
Homicide Scene Processing: A Complete Guide to Evidence Collection
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 18 2026
A comprehensive guide to homicide scene processing and evidence collection, covering perimeters, documentation, and the critical chain of custody.
Quality Control Guide: Testing and Verification Procedures for Lab Accreditation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 18 2026
Learn how to implement professional quality control, testing, and verification procedures to ensure your lab meets ISO 9000 and accreditation standards.
NamUs Entry Best Practices: Improving Completeness and Timeliness
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 17 2026
Learn how to optimize NamUs entries for missing persons. Master the 18-field requirement, forensic dental standards, and timeliness rules to ensure cases get published.
Archiving Forensic Reports: Retention Schedules and Retrieval Strategies
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 17 2026
Learn how to implement forensic report retention schedules and retrieval systems to ensure legal compliance, evidence integrity, and audit readiness.
Mock Scene Training: Mastering Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 17 2026
Learn how mock crime scenes and cognitive pattern recognition exercises prepare forensic investigators to accurately interpret complex bloodstain patterns in the field.
Sequential Processing for Latent Fingerprint Analysis: Best Strategies for Evidence Recovery
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 16 2026
Learn how sequential processing in fingerprint analysis maximizes evidence recovery by layering chemical reagents to preserve both ridge detail and DNA.
Visible vs. Invisible Trace Evidence: How Forensic Experts Find the Unseen
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 16 2026
Explore the critical differences between visible and invisible trace evidence in forensics, from Locard's principle to the use of UV light and microspectrometry.
Beyond STRs: Using SNPs and Other DNA Markers in Forensics
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 16 2026
Explore non-STR DNA markers like SNPs and mtDNA. Learn how these tools solve cold cases, identify degraded remains, and decode complex DNA mixtures in forensics.
Matching Bullets to Weapons: How Individual Characteristics Work in Ballistics
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 15 2026
Explore how forensic experts use individual characteristics and microscopic striations to match bullets to specific weapons with scientific precision.
Volatile Compounds: Using Headspace GC Analysis in Forensic Toxicology
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 15 2026
Learn how Headspace GC-MS is used in forensic toxicology to detect volatile compounds like alcohol and cyanide without contaminating sensitive lab equipment.
Understanding Cross-Transfer Dynamics in Assault and Struggle Scenarios
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 14 2026
Explore how physical evidence and legal intent shift during violent encounters. Learn about transferred malice, the assault cycle, and the PPMT tool for forensic analysis.
