Forensic Science Seminar
Peer-reviewed forensic science journal · Established 2011
ISSN 2157-118XFOREN SCI SEM · Volume 3

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Morphological Characteristics of Bloodstains - Forensic Consequences

C DOGAROIU, S HOSTIUC

Forensic Science Seminar · 2013 · Volume 3 · Issue 1 · pp. 51–54

Peer ReviewedISSN 2157-118X Available online 1 January 2013Public PDF
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Original Abstract

Abstract

Bloodstains are almost always present at the scene of a violent act and often can bring invaluable data regarding the cause of death, weapon, perpetrator, the kinetics of the traumatic event, etc. However, often important information which can be brought by the bloodstains is missed due to incorrect sampling and analysis of this material evidence. The purpose of this presentation is to summarize the main morphological characteristics of the bloodstains and to present the positive outcomes resulted from a correct identifi cation.

Keywords: Forensic science; Physical evidence; Morphological characteristics; Bloodstain analysis; Spatter

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Article Details

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  1. Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Legal Medicine and Bioethics; National Institute of Legal Medicine, Department of Forensic Anthropology.
  2. Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Legal Medicine and Bioethics; National Institute of Legal Medicine, Department of Forensic Pathology.
Received10 March 2012
Revised2 May 2012
Accepted21 July 2012
Available Online1 January 2013

Citation Information

Document codeR1 · Review
JournalForensic Science Seminar
ISSN2157-118X
Volume / Issue3 / 1
Pages51–54
Publication date1 January 2013
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