Tag: contact transfer
Secondary Mechanisms: Re-contact Spatter Recognition in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 1 2026
Re-contact spatter is a subtle but critical bloodstain pattern in forensic investigations. Unlike primary spatter, it results from secondary contact and can reveal hidden movements at a crime scene. Understanding its signs helps distinguish between accident, self-defense, and staged crime scenes.
