26 Jun Area of Origin and Area of Convergence
Area of Origin and Area of Convergence
You are a bloodstain pattern analyst assigned to a crime scene investigation team, and you have been called upon to analyze bloodstains at a crime scene. There are multiple victims who are deceased. One victim was struck by an unknown blunt object that has caused bloodstain pattern on a wall. Another victim appears to have gunshot wounds, but the police reported they may have been stabbed with a sharp object.
You are tasked to write a report that discusses directional analysis, types of injuries, and blood volume loss. Your task is to ultimately identify, select, document, and analyze bloodstains.
Create a report in a Microsoft Word document summarizing your analysis regarding the area of origin and the area of convergence. The report must also include a discussion addressing a first responder report that one of the victims appears to have been stabbed.
View the bloodstains: Bloodstains
Your report must document the following:
Directional Analysis:
Methodology used for stain selection and analysis
Calculations done
Formula used
Basis for your interpretation
References, if any
Note: If you decide not to use certain images, you will need to document the reason for doing so.
Interpretation of the injuries and postmortem observations:
Examine the bloodstain and determine the type of bloodstain you observed.
View the image taken at the crime scene: Click here
Rationale for your conclusion.
Support your responses with examples.
Cite any sources in APA format.
Submission Details
Name your document SU_CRJ4015_W3_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.
Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.
