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Tool Mark Forensics
Firearms Investigation and Ballistics Forensics
Collecting Underwater Evidence and Bodies
Forensic Serology (body fluids)
DNA 101
Familial DNA
Trace Evidence - Hair and Fur
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What an unusual and useful site! Thanks for all your hard work and research.
ReplyDeleteHi Eric,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found your way here.
Happy Writing!
Cheers,
Fiona
I am so excited to find this page! I'm digging in today into all this useful information. Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteFiona, what a great resource. Other than working inside the courthouse, myself, I haven't seen a single site giving such comprehensive forensic insight for writers. I'll share this with peers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. They are very encouraging :)
DeleteCheers,
Fiona
Do you have a post about WHEN an autopsy is usually required? If the investigators assume suicide, such as in the case of someone who has hung themselves, would an autopsy be done?
ReplyDeleteAn autopsy is done whenever there is an accidental or unexpected death. So if Aunt Sue had cancer and died at the expected time, no autopsy. If there were a car accident or a sudden unexpected death, autopsy. If the person is in the hospital or there is a doctor who will sign off on the death certificate, no autopsy. So it depends on where/how/why there was a death. Does that help in your plotline?
DeleteBest wishes,
Fiona
What a great site. So generous of you to share you knowledge like this. Beautifully written so a pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure :)
ReplyDeleteFiona