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| Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Bloodstain pattern analysis is a component of crime scene investigation that deals with the analysis and interpretation of the patterns of blood biological evidence left at crime scenes and upon clothing, tools or weapons. This analysis is often invaluable in helping determine the series of events leading up to, during and after a crime event. The analysis may incorporate the movements of both victims and suspects alike, the scenario of conflict between two or more individuals, and the manner in which any tools or weapons were used during the crime. Bloodstains may be involved with crime events such as burglary, where the suspect becomes injured through negligence in committing the crime, or in cases involving physical contact between individuals. In the first instance, bloodstain pattern analysis can be made from detailed photographic or videographic records and reports of the crime scene itself and individual evidence items such as weapons or clothing. It is possible to perform bloodstain pattern analysis of previously unexamined crime events, and also to review previously conducted bloodstain pattern analyses, to ensure that they were conducted and interpreted correctly with the correct employment of correct methods. It is also possible for Defence Forensics to re-visit crime scenes directly to ensure that they were fully documented and correctly interpreted, with sufficient samples taken for subsequent forensic analysis. |
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