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Autilia Vitiello¹, Ciro Di Nunzio², Luciano Garofano³

¹Department of Computer Science, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy.

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Summary

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This study introduces the first formal mathematical approach to bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA), moving beyond subjective methods. This optimization problem enables faster, more precise, and objective crime scene reconstructions for forensic investigators.

Keywords:

Bloodstain pattern analysis Forensic sciences Genetic algorithms Optimisation

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Optimization

Background:

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) is crucial for reconstructing crime dynamics.
Current computer-based BPA lacks mathematical formalism, relying on subjective investigator tasks.
This subjectivity poses challenges for evidence quality in legal proceedings.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the first formal mathematical representation of BPA.
To establish an objective foundation for next-generation BPA techniques.
To demonstrate the benefits of a formal approach for crime reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Formal representation of BPA as an optimization problem.
Utilized a genetic algorithm for a case study.
Developed an objective method for analyzing bloodstain patterns.

Main Results:

The proposed formal representation enables objective BPA.
A genetic algorithm case study demonstrated fast and precise analysis.
The method supports automatic and objective crime scene reconstruction.

Conclusions:

Formalizing BPA addresses the critical need for objectivity in forensic analysis.
This optimization-based approach enhances the speed, precision, and reliability of BPA.
The developed framework paves the way for more robust and defensible forensic evidence.