Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Demonstrative evidence developed at the autopsy

S Couch, T T Noguchi, J Wright

    The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    A novel evidence preservation technique was developed during a homicide investigation. This method aided in reconstructing the crime scene, clarifying bullet trajectories and weapon impact points.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Diurnal variations in peripheral insulin resistance and plasma non-esterified fatty acid concentrations: a possible link?

    Annals of clinical biochemistry·1999
    Same author

    Seasonal variation of Campylobacter types from human cases, veterinary cases, raw chicken, milk and water.

    Journal of applied microbiology·1999
    Same author

    Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a gE, gG and US2 gene-deleted bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) vaccine.

    Vaccine·1999
    Same author

    Team effectiveness: beyond skills and cognitive ability.

    The Journal of applied psychology·1999
    Same author

    Assessment of an automated solid phase competitive fluoroimmunoassay for benzoylecgonine in untreated urine.

    Journal of immunological methods·1999
    Same author

    Patient Outcomes Research Teams: contribution to outcomes and effectiveness research.

    Annual review of public health·1999

    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Science
    • Investigative Techniques

    Background:

    • A homicide investigation involving a law enforcement officer required advanced forensic methods.
    • Early postmortem examination prompted the need for innovative evidence preservation.

    Observation:

    • A visiting consultant developed and applied a new technique for preserving critical evidence.
    • A life-sized head model was constructed to meticulously demonstrate injury sites.

    Findings:

    • The model accurately depicted bullet trajectories (entrance/exit wounds) and blunt force trauma from a pistol butt.
    • The exhibit clarified the spatial relationship between the weapon, victim, and fatal injuries.

    Implications:

    • This technique enhances the understanding of ballistics and trauma analysis in forensic investigations.
    • The method provides a dynamic tool for reconstructing crime scenes and presenting evidence.

    Related Experiment Videos