Crime Reconstruction

Crime Reconstruction, Second Edition is an updated guide to the interpretation of physical evidence, written for the advanced student of forensic science, the practicing forensic generalist and those with multiple forensic specialists. It is designed to assist reconstructionists with understanding their role in the justice system; the development and refinement of case theory’ and the limits of physical evidence interpretation. Chisum and Turvey begin with chapters on the history and ethics of crime reconstruction and then shift to the more applied subjects of reconstruction methodology and practice standards. The volume concludes with chapters on courtroom conduct and evidence admissibility to prepare forensic reconstructionists for what awaits them when they take the witness stand. Crime Reconstruction, Second Edition, remains an unparalleled watershed collaborative effort by internationally known, qualified, and respected forensic science practitioner holding generations of case experience among them. Forensic pioneer such as W. Jerry Chisum, John D. DeHaan, John I. Thorton, and Brent E. Turvey contribute chapters on crime scene investigation, arson reconstruction, trace evidence interpretation, advanced bloodstain interpretation, and ethics. Other chapters cover the subjects of shooting incident reconstruction, interpreting digital evidence, staged crime scenes, and examiner bias. Rarely have so many forensic giants collaborated, and never before have the natural limits of physical evidence been made so clear.

Updates to the majority of chapters, to comply with the NAS Report.New chapters on forensic science, crime scene investigation, wound pattern analysis, sexual assault reconstruction, and report writing.Updated with key terms, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and a comprehensive glossary; ideal for those teaching forensic science and crime reconstruction subjects at the college level.Provides clear practice standards and ethical guidelines for the practicing forensic scientist.

SECTION 1: THE FORENSIC EXAMINER 1 Forensic Science 2 A History of Crime Reconstruction 3 Crime Reconstruction: Ethos and Ethics 4 Observer Effects and Examiner Bias: Psychological Influences on the Forensic Examiner 5 Practice Standards for the Reconstruction of Crime

SECTION 2: THE CRIME SCENE 6 Evidence Dynamics 7 Crime Scene Investigation 8 Methods of Crime Reconstruction 9 Staged Crime Scenes

SECTION 3: THE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 10 Trace Evidence in Crime Reconstruction 11 Wound Pattern Analysis 12 Reconstruction Using Bloodstain Evidence 13 Shooting Incident Reconstruction, Part I 14 Shooting Incident Reconstruction, Part II 15 Fire Scene Reconstruction 16 Sexual Assault: Issues in Evidence Examination and Interpretation 17 Reconstructing Digital Evidence

SECTION 4: THE COURTROOM 18 Crime Reconstruction: Expert Testimony and the Law 19 Forensic Examination Reports 20 Reconstruction Court Presentation and Testimony

Appendix I: Crime Reconstruction Report - Sharp Force Homicide - Brent E. Turvey II: Bloodstain Pattern Case Study - W. Jerry Chisum III: Staged Crime Scene Analysis - Brent E. Turvey