Forensic Science Seminar
Peer-reviewed forensic science journal · Established 2011
ISSN 2157-118XFOREN SCI SEM · Volume 4

Original Research Papers · Research Paper P2

The Reliability of Current Methods of Sequencing Bloodstain

Terry L Laber, Michael C Taylor, Paul E Kish

Forensic Science Seminar · 2014 · Volume 4 · Issue 1 · pp. 35-39

Peer Reviewed ISSN 2157-118X Available online 28 December 2014 Public PDF
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Original Abstract

Abstract

Despite the potential value associated with determining the sequence of events from superimposed bloodstain patterns, no formal assessment of the reliability of current methods was found in the published literature. We present here a study of superimposed spatter/transfer patterns on three different substrate surfaces under conditions where the spatter pattern component consisted of a small, medium and large number of stains. This test was done in the absence of perimeter stain effects.

Keywords: Forensic science; Bloodstain pattern; Spatter; Transfer; Methods; Classification; Sequence; Error rate

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Article Details

Affiliations
  1. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), 1430 Maryland Ave East, St Paul, MN 55106, USA.
  2. Institute of Environmental Science and Research Limited (ESR), P O Box 29-181, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  3. Paul Erwin Kish Forensic Consultant & Associates, P.O. Box 814, Corning, NY 14830, USA.

Corresponding author: Michael C Taylor · michael.taylor@esr.cri.nz

Received3 June 2014
Revised30 August 2014
Accepted11 October 2014
Available Online28 December 2014

Citation Information

Document codeP2 · Research Paper
JournalForensic Science Seminar
ISSN2157-118X
Volume / Issue4 / 1
Pages35-39
Publication date28 December 2014
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