Forensics Final Review Fall 2024

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What is the Innocence Project?

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The Innocence Project is an organization developed in 1992 that aims to reexamine post-conviction cases using DNA evidence to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals.

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How does high temperature affect insect evidence?

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High temperature speeds up the life cycle of insects, which can be crucial in forensic investigations to estimate time of death.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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What does Locard's Exchange Principle state?

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Locard's Exchange Principle states that with contact between two items, there will be an exchange of materials.

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What is bifurcation in fingerprint analysis?

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Bifurcation, or fork, is a ridge characteristic where one ridge divides into two.

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What is algor mortis?

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Algor mortis refers to the cooling of body temperature after death.

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What is the Frye Standard?

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The Frye Standard is a legal standard used to determine the admissibility of scientific evidence based on whether it is generally accepted by the relevant scientific community.

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What is the Daubert Ruling?

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The Daubert Ruling is a legal standard that allows a judge to assess the relevance and reliability of expert witness testimony and scientific evidence.

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What is livor mortis?

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Livor mortis is the pooling of blood in the body after death, leading to a discoloration of the skin.

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What is rigor mortis?

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Rigor mortis is the stiffening of the muscles after death due to chemical changes in the body.

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What is the significance of insect evidence in forensics?

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Insect evidence can help estimate the time of death and provide insights into the circumstances surrounding a death.