Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Theory and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780849320149 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 576 str.

Stuart James; Paul Erwin Kish; T. Paulette Sutton

Opis

As witnessed in landmark criminal cases, the quality and integrity of bloodstain evidence can be a crucial factor in determining a verdict. Since the first edition of Interpretation of Bloodstain Evidence at Crime Scenes was published, bloodstain pattern interpretation has continued to grow as a branch of forensic science. Revised and updated to reflect new technology and developments in the field, this third edition both expands the content to include new information, and replaces outdated theories of blood splatter physics with those more current. It also includes colored photography allowing readers to view other critical details in the stains.

Recenzje

"This is one of the finest forensic science books I have ever read. Several factors make this a remarkably superb and valuable work: The depth of presentation, the amazing number of high quality images and illustrations which actually appear on the same page as the descriptive text, the uncommonly clear writing, and the widely ranging
topics going beyond the basic subject into such relevant and useful areas as the legal aspects of bloodstain pattern analysis. This book is more of a reference encyclopedia on the subject than the title suggests.

"As a professional crime scene analyst and bloodstain pattern analyst, I have read and perused many of the books on this subject. This book is far and away superior in content and form to any of the others. The authors are well known and respected in the forensic science community
and their knowledge and experience further enhances the book's value."

For the record: I paid retail for this book and I wasn't asked toreview it. I just think it is a great work.

Alex Jason, SCSA, CFPH

"…this is probably the finest forensic science book I have ever seen. I was stunned by the number of superb images and the depth of coverage. Ron Wright's chapter is excellent and-U believe-nothing like it is found in any other BSA book. This is one great work…"
-Alex Jason, SCSA, CFPH

Spis treści

Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Medical and Anatomical Aspects of Bloodshed. Biological and Physical Properties of Human Blood. Physical Properties of Bloodstain Formation. Passive Bloodstains. Formation of Spatter and Spatter Associated with a Secondary Mechanism. Impact Spatter Mechanisms. Spatter Associated with a Projection Mechanism. Altered Bloodstain Patterns. Determination of the Area of Convergence and Area of Origin of Bloodstain Patterns. Directional Analysis of Bloodstain Patterns with a Computer. Documentation and Examination of Bloodstain Evidence. Evaluation of Bloodstain Patterns at the Scene. Presumptive Testing and Species Determination of Blood and Bloodstains. The Detection of Blood Using Luminol. Chemical Enhancement of Latent Bloodstain Impressions. Approaching the Bloodstain Pattern Case. Report Writing. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Bloodstain Pattern Evidence. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Postconviction and Appellate Application. References.
Appendix A: Trigonometric Tables - Sine and Tangent Functions. Appendix B: Metric Measurements and Equivalents. Appendix C: Scene and Laboratory Checklists. Appendix D: Biohazard Safety Precautions. Appendix E: Court Decisions Relating to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Appendix F: Court Decisions Relating to Presumptive Blood Tests. Glossary of Terminology. Index.

O autorze

Stuart H. James, Paul E. Kish, T. Paulette Sutton