Description
Book SynopsisObjective establishment of the truth is the goal of any good crime scene investigator. This edition presents a specific and detailed taxonomy of bloodstain pattern characteristics; offers a full-color fold-out Decision Map to guide analysts through the classification process; and uses full-color photos and diagrams to illustrate concepts.
Trade Review“… completely revised and enhanced … a practical and concisely written text. … the most complete and comprehensive handbook to date from the perspective of the criminal investigator and forensic scientist on the subject of bloodstain spatter analysis….an eloquent and practical guide…”
—(from the foreword) Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S., Author of Practical Homicide Investigation
"Mr. Bevel and Mr. Gardner have expanded on the earlier editions of this book and although bloodstain pattern analysis can be a complicated and highly technical subject, this book, although comprehensive, is written in a manner that is easy to understand."
--Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology; Humana Press
"Overall the text is entirely comprehensive and up-to-date in its content; it would be a wise choice for a student of bloodstain pattern analysis."
—Tom Mavin, Sgt., Forensic Identification Branch, Waterloo Regional Police Service, Cambridge, Ontario, writing in Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal
Table of ContentsBloodstain Pattern Analysis: Its Function and a Historical Perspective
Bloodstain Pattern Terminology
Bloodstain Classification
A Methodology for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
The Medium of Blood
Anatomical Considerations in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, M. Ferenc
Determining Motion and Directionality
Determining the Point of Convergence and the Area of Origin
Evaluating Impact Spatter Bloodstains
Understanding and Applying Characteristic Patterns of Blood
Bloodstained Clothing Issues
Presumptive Testing and Enhancement of Blood, C. Marie
Documenting Bloodstains
An Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction and Analysis
Presenting Evidence
Experimentation in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Dealing with the Risk of Bloodborne Pathogens
Appendices
Index
