Tag: forensic analysis
Firearms Examination: Complete Forensic Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 6 2026
Firearms examination uses microscopic markings on bullets and cartridge cases to link guns to crimes. This guide explains how forensic experts identify weapons, the tools they use, and how evidence is collected and tested in real-world cases.
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.
Registry Analysis: Windows System Information for Digital Forensics
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 18 2026
Windows Registry analysis is a cornerstone of digital forensics, revealing user activity, installed software, network connections, and malicious persistence. Learn how to extract and interpret key registry hives like SAM, SYSTEM, and NTUSER.DAT for forensic investigations.
