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What characterizes Algor Mortis after death?
What characterizes Algor Mortis after death?
- Rapid skin discoloration due to gravity
- Increased blood circulation throughout the body
- Body becoming rigid due to muscle tension
- Body undergoes cooling at a rate of 1-1.5 F/hour (correct)
At what time after death does rigor mortis typically affect the jaw?
At what time after death does rigor mortis typically affect the jaw?
- 2 hours (correct)
- 10-12 hours
- 4-6 hours
- Within 30 minutes
Which process involves the settling of red blood cells due to gravity?
Which process involves the settling of red blood cells due to gravity?
- Rigor Mortis
- Algor Mortis
- Putrefaction
- Livor Mortis (correct)
What is the initial effect of carbon monoxide poisoning on the body?
What is the initial effect of carbon monoxide poisoning on the body?
How long does it generally take for the stomach and intestines to empty after death?
How long does it generally take for the stomach and intestines to empty after death?
What happens to the abdomen during putrefaction after 5-6 days?
What happens to the abdomen during putrefaction after 5-6 days?
What is the main advantage of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)?
What is the main advantage of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)?
What characterizes the gas chromatography (GC) process?
What characterizes the gas chromatography (GC) process?
Which component of hair contains pigment granules that determine color?
Which component of hair contains pigment granules that determine color?
What test is used to identify heroin by producing a red-purple color?
What test is used to identify heroin by producing a red-purple color?
Which of the following drugs is known for its rapid breakdown to morphine?
Which of the following drugs is known for its rapid breakdown to morphine?
Which component in the analysis of drugs is specifically used to determine the shape?
Which component in the analysis of drugs is specifically used to determine the shape?
What is the primary psychoactive effect of cannabis?
What is the primary psychoactive effect of cannabis?
What is the primary active component of opium?
What is the primary active component of opium?
Which of these substances is classified as a synthetic compound?
Which of these substances is classified as a synthetic compound?
What is the consequence for trafficking more than 30 grams of cocaine in Singapore?
What is the consequence for trafficking more than 30 grams of cocaine in Singapore?
Which type of blood spatter is characterized by concentrated impact with a high amount of spatter, such as that from a gunshot?
Which type of blood spatter is characterized by concentrated impact with a high amount of spatter, such as that from a gunshot?
What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?
What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?
Which of the following is true regarding DNA fingerprinting?
Which of the following is true regarding DNA fingerprinting?
What is the defining characteristic of synthetic polymers?
What is the defining characteristic of synthetic polymers?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
In hair growth phases, which phase is characterized as the growth phase that can last up to 6 years?
In hair growth phases, which phase is characterized as the growth phase that can last up to 6 years?
Which of the following best describes a feature of medium velocity blood spatter?
Which of the following best describes a feature of medium velocity blood spatter?
Which type of DNA is used for DNA fingerprinting, specifically for its higher variability?
Which type of DNA is used for DNA fingerprinting, specifically for its higher variability?
What is the lethal dose of thallium?
What is the lethal dose of thallium?
Which action is primarily inhibited by Sarin?
Which action is primarily inhibited by Sarin?
What makes fingerprints unique to individuals?
What makes fingerprints unique to individuals?
Which principle of fingerprinting states that fingerprints remain for a lifetime?
Which principle of fingerprinting states that fingerprints remain for a lifetime?
Which method is NOT used to develop latent fingerprints?
Which method is NOT used to develop latent fingerprints?
How many principles of fingerprinting are outlined in the content provided?
How many principles of fingerprinting are outlined in the content provided?
Which of the following is the antidote to Sarin?
Which of the following is the antidote to Sarin?
What type of prints can be developed using dusting powder?
What type of prints can be developed using dusting powder?
What was the blood group indicated by saliva found on the cigarette butts at Walter Dinivan's crime scene?
What was the blood group indicated by saliva found on the cigarette butts at Walter Dinivan's crime scene?
In the case of Roberto Calvi, what unusual item was found in his suit?
In the case of Roberto Calvi, what unusual item was found in his suit?
What did the police find in the scene related to the 2005 London Bombings?
What did the police find in the scene related to the 2005 London Bombings?
How was Olive Durand - Deacon identified after her murder?
How was Olive Durand - Deacon identified after her murder?
What method was used to identify the killer in Gordon Hay's case?
What method was used to identify the killer in Gordon Hay's case?
In the case of Gareth Williams, where was his body found?
In the case of Gareth Williams, where was his body found?
What was the original plan regarding the body to be used in the Allied vs Germans case?
What was the original plan regarding the body to be used in the Allied vs Germans case?
What common element was found in the contextual clues of George Joseph Smith's case?
What common element was found in the contextual clues of George Joseph Smith's case?
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Study Notes
Walter Dinivan
- Body found with crushed skull on May 21st 1939
- Saliva on cigarette butts found on the crime scene indicated blood group AB
- Joseph Williams was blood group AB and confessed to the crime
Roberto Calvi
- Disappeared on June 11th 1982, found dead on June 19th 1982
- Found with bricks in his suit, US$14,000 in his wallet, a false passport, and packed bags
- Neck was not broken
- No signs of a struggle
- Marks consistent with hanging
- No water in his lungs.
- Watch stopped at 1:52 am
Stewart Broughton
- Severed finger while breaking into a builder’s yard
- Caught by police while going to hospital for treatment
Christopher Paul Neil
- 2007
Buck Ruxton – Jigsaw Murder
- Murder of “Mrs” Ruxton and maid, Mary
- Superimposed photos of skull and women’s photo
Allied vs Germans
- Original plan: use a body of someone who died from a kind of pneumonia that causes the lungs to flood
- Actual: a vagrant who died from phosphorus poisoning
Gordon Hay
- Killer identified by dental impressions
Ronald Benell
- Killer identified by dental impressions
Wayne Boden
- Killer identified by dental impressions
Olive Durand – Deacon
- Body was dissolved in sulfuric acid
- Identified by false teeth
2005 London Bombings
- July 7th - 3 bombs on tube, 1 bomb on bus, 52 killed
- July 21st - 4 bombs failed to explode
- July 23rd - 5th bomb found abandoned
- Bombs made using homemade explosive and detonator
George Joseph Smith
- 3 wives drown in a bathtub
Gareth Williams
- Found padlocked in a sports bag placed in the bath
- No fingerprint on the bath, Faint DNA traces on the bag
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