Prepare a 400 word discussion regarding the following:
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>> 1. Discuss blood characteristics upon striking hard surfaces.
>> 2. What challenges to accuracy would a blood spatter analyst face at
>> crime scenes?
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>> DQ1
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>> A burglary was reported wherein the home owner complained that expensive
>> items were stolen. You respond to the scene and note the following
>> observations:
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>> 1. There was no forced entry in any door to the home.
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>> 2. The interior of the home was not ransacked.
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>> 3. Only high value items were removed from the home.
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>> 4. Entrance was initially gained by breaking a window in a rear bedroom.
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>> 5. The home owner requested a report so he could file an insurance claim.
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>> 6. The distribution of glass at the broken window was ~40%-60% inside to
>> outside.
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>> 7. There was no physical evidence located outside of the rear window.
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>> Question: Given the above facts, was this crime scene staged supported by
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>> false report or a real burglary and theft? Support your answer with a
>> reference and citation.
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>> DQ2
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>> Blood is a common substance at many crime scenes. However there are times
>> when blood is either washed away or wiped off. There are different
>> chemical
>> substances that can be use to visualize latent blood. Research about
>> Luminol and BlueStar sprays. Based upon your reading, which substance
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>> you prefer to use? Why? How would you apply these substances and record
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>> results? Support your response with a reference and citation.
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Blood characteristics upon striking hard surfaces

Blood is characterized based on its physical features of size, location, shape, distribution, and concentration. If blood strikes a hard surface at an angle of forty five degrees, the marks appear circular. When blood falls into a hard surface with a greater force or action, the bloodstains become projected. In some other instances, blood droplets may strike a hand surface at a perpendicular angle causing the bloodstain to form a circular shape. Bloodstains become elongated or form a teardrop shape when blood strikes a hard surface at a considerable small angle. Another major characteristic of blood is the formation of cast-off bloodstains whenever blood is thrown or projected onto a hard surface from an object that is still in motion. A good …

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