Behind the Crime Scene - Page 21

Chain of Custody for Digital Evidence: A Practical Guide

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how to maintain an unbroken chain of custody for digital evidence. Covers forensic imaging, hash verification, and legal standards to ensure admissibility in court.

Autopsy Types Explained: Full, Limited, and Forensic Differences

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn the key differences between full, limited, and forensic autopsies. Understand how each type impacts cause of death determination and legal outcomes.

Timeline Reconstruction: How Investigators Establish the Homicide Sequence

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how investigators build accurate homicide timelines using digital forensics, medical data, and witness accounts to solve crimes.

Photography Distortion in Court: Legal Admissibility Standards

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how to avoid photographic distortion in crime scenes to ensure legal admissibility. Covers lens choice, lighting, scale usage, and digital integrity for forensic imaging.

Serial Number Restoration: Chemical and Magnetic Methods Explained

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how to recover missing firearm serial numbers using chemical etching and magnetic particle inspection. This guide covers techniques, pitfalls, and legal requirements for forensic examiners.

Family Annihilator Profiles: Key Stressors and Warning Signs

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Explore the psychological profile of family annihilators, identifying key stressors like divorce and economic collapse. Learn the behavioral warning signs that precede these tragic events.

Serial Killer Investigation: Identifying Multiple Victims and Linking Cases

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Discover how investigators link disparate crimes to identify serial killers. Learn about victimology, geographic profiling, and behavioral analysis techniques.

Personal Effects: Using Items to Identify Victims

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how forensic experts use personal effects like jewelry, phones, and medical implants to identify missing persons. Discover the methods, challenges, and best practices in victim identification.

Opioid Analog Detection: Carfentanil and Emerging Threats in Forensic Toxicology

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Explore the challenges of detecting carfentanil and emerging opioid analogs. Learn why LC-MS/MS is the gold standard and how labs stay ahead of synthetic threats.

Medium-Velocity Spatter: Identifying Blunt Force Trauma Patterns

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how to identify medium-velocity spatter caused by blunt force trauma. Discover key characteristics, weapon-specific patterns, and common pitfalls in forensic bloodstain analysis.

Database Systems for Drug Analysis: Matching Samples to Standards

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Aug 16 2026

Learn how database systems streamline drug analysis by matching unknown samples to reference standards. Explore matching algorithms, data integrity tips, and future trends in forensic chemistry.