Crime Scene Investigation
Grade 11th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the steps involved in processing a crime scene.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:02
How did detectives solve the case of the bloody fingerprints? - Theodore E. Yeshion
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In 1902, detectives in Paris solved a murder case using bloody fingerprints found on a shard of broken glass, marking the first time fingerprints alone were used to solve a crime in Europe.
- 2
Patent prints are left by transferable substances like blood or dirt, while latent prints are composed of water, oils, proteins, and salts that require dusting or chemical developers to be seen.
- 3
Investigators compare minor fingerprint details, such as how the ridges branch and intersect, and the spacing of oil pores, but the system isn't infallible and is prone to human error.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the steps involved in processing a crime scene for fingerprints, including how visible, latent, and plastic prints are located and collected.”
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