Cody Gonzalez
Outline
1. Introduction
2. Blood Analysis History
3. Blood at a Crime Scene
a. Tools
b. Techniques
4. Blood analysis applied
a. Cases
b. Evidence
5. How it has changed CSI
6. Conclusion
Abstract
The purpose of this research document is to examine the history, process, applied
science, and how it has changed crime scene investigation. The history of blood analysis will be
examined to see where it started and where it is now. The process will be shown and the
techniques explained as well as the tools shown. More examination will take place on the
application of these processes and how they have been used in real world cases. Finally a look at
what it has done to change crime scene investigation for the better.
Works Cited
"Blood Stains." Blood Stains. Web. 19 Sept. 2012. <http://www.crimesceneforensics.com/Blood_Stains.html>. This website shows and describes the different ways
blood will appear at a crime scene and how to identify what has taken place
"Forensic Magazine." Forensic Magazine. Web. 19 Sept. 2012.
<http://www.forensicmag.com/>. This magazine has many articles on crime scene
procedure and what takes place including blood analysis.
Freeman, Shanna. "How Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Works." HowStuffWorks. Web. 19 Sept.
2012. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/bloodstain-pattern-analysis4.htm>. This
describes all the steps of blood analysis as well as information on the history of the
subject. Also it shows real life applied blood analysis in the field.
"International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts | IABPA." International Association of
Bloodstain Pattern Analysts | IABPA. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2012.
<http://www.iabpa.org/>. This is the chief website for blood pattern analysts. It has
documents on the subject as well as updated news and real time information.
James, Stuart. "JournalofBloodstain Pattern AnalysisThe Official Publicationof the IAPBA."
Journal. Web. 19 Sept. 2012. <http://www.iabpa.org/journal>. These journals offer
information on different techniques and case studies involving blood analysis.