Uncover the Secrets of Early Forensic Science

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Who was Roberto Calvi?

A member of the mafia

The chair of an Italian bank with ties to the Vatican (correct)

A forensic scientist hired by Kroll

A detective hired by the Calvi family

What was found on Roberto Calvi's body?

Two Patek Philippe watches

A forged Italian passport

£10,000 in cash

All of the above (correct)

What was the official cause of Roberto Calvi's death?

Natural causes

Murder

Accidental

Suicide (correct)

Which method did Angela Gallop use to reconstruct the room in her laboratory?

Examining the blood spatter patterns on the wallpaper Signup and view all the answers

What did Angela Gallop find under the layers of paint on the skirting board?

Microscopic flake of dried blood Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for scraping away the paint from the skirting board?

April Robson Signup and view all the answers

Who did scientists have to wear protective covering over their noses and mouths?

Forensic scientists Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Forensic Access?

To offer forensic services to defence lawyers Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cases did Gallop initially handle to drum up customers?

Divorce cases Signup and view all the answers

Why does Gallop have to be careful about what she puts in her books?

To avoid revealing forensic techniques Signup and view all the answers

Who was involved in the experiment to test the suicide theory of Calvi's death?

Russell Stockdale Signup and view all the answers

What did Gallop conclude after conducting experiments in her garden and by the riverside?

Calvi's death was a murder Signup and view all the answers

Who describes Angela Gallop as the 'doyenne' of her profession?

William Clegg QC Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the types of cases Angela Gallop has worked on?

Murders and war crimes Signup and view all the answers

Who did Angela Gallop work with to successfully persuade people to use her services?

The police Signup and view all the answers

What was Angela Gallop's approach when offering her services to police forces?

Offer a competitive price for solving cold cases Signup and view all the answers

Why did South Wales police commission Angela Gallop and her team to review Lynette White's murder case?

Advances in DNA techniques Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the convictions of the three men initially tried for Lynette White's murder?

They were overturned Signup and view all the answers

What is one of Locard's core beliefs in forensic science?

Every contact between two objects leaves a trace Signup and view all the answers

What did Gallop do in the 90s to challenge the monopoly of the government's Forensic Science Service?

Established rival companies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specialization within forensic science?

Forensic chemistry Signup and view all the answers

What did the House of Lords' science and technology committee find about the state of forensics in England and Wales?

Lack of funding, absence of leadership, and poor research and development Signup and view all the answers