This book introduces the core concepts of bloodstain pattern analysis that help to understand and make independent contributions to crime scenes accurately. It presents a bridge between new research results and the practical work field of crime scene investigation in bloodstain pattern analysis, by showing and detailing reports of two different scenarios. The scenarios presented have an extensive description of gathered evidence and are diversified with real crime scene photography and sketches. This kind of case report is rare in scientific books, but the author, as a researcher, has permission from the authorities to present the cases. The book finally concludes with the main problems of modern bloodstain pattern analysis and discusses the way forward.

Introduces the core concepts of bloodstain pattern analysis in crime scene investigation Bridges the gap between new research results and real-life crime scene investigation in bloodstain pattern analysis Presents two different scenarios to highlight the research results/findings

Autorentext
Kacper Choromanski is a forensic expert working in the area of bloodstain pattern analysis for crime scene investigation. He works as a scientist and lecturer at Faculty of Law, and at the Centre for Forensic & Investigative Sciences, University of Warsaw, Poland. His research interests are in the area of forensic science, bioinformatics and bloodstain pattern recognition.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Basics of bloodstain pattern analysis.- 3. Homicide scenario.- 4. Suicide scenario.- 5. Current problems of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. <p