Blood Spatter

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What is a Transfer/Contact blood spatter pattern?

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A blood spatter pattern created when a bloodied object comes into contact with a surface, leaving a mark.

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What do lines of convergence indicate in blood spatter analysis?

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They can pinpoint the exact or approximate place of origin of the blood.

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What is a Swipe blood spatter pattern?

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A pattern created when a bloodied object is dragged across a surface, leaving a trail of blood.

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What type of blood spatter is typically created from a gunshot?

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High Velocity blood spatter.

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What are lines of convergence in blood spatter analysis?

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Lines that indicate the direction from which blood originated, helping to determine the point of origin.

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What is a Wipe blood spatter pattern?

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A pattern created when an object moves through a pre-existing bloodstain, removing or altering it.

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What is a Flow blood spatter pattern?

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A pattern created when blood flows under the influence of gravity, often seen in vertical surfaces.

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What is Cast-Off blood spatter?

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Blood that is thrown from a bloodied object, often seen in cases of blunt force trauma.

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What is the significance of blood spatter analysis in crime scene investigation?

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It helps reconstruct the events of a crime by determining the origin, direction, and type of bloodshed.

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What is Medium Velocity blood spatter?

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Blood spatter resulting from a forceful impact, typically seen in assaults or blunt force injuries.