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Papers On Forensics
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JFK: Who Wanted Him Dead?
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10 pages in length. Attempting to determine just which group or individual wanted John F. Kennedy out of office has been one of the most compelling, yet ever-elusive, aspects of the president's assassination. A worthwhile topic for one's research paper, evaluating the various conspiracy theories will help to bring together all the massive speculation that has lived on throughout the years, sometimes with very little proof to substantiate the claims. Clearly, there was more at work with regard to JFK's assassination than that of a lone lunatic; as the student puts to use the various articles in this series, there will at once be a significant sense of understanding as to the diverse possibilities incorporated in the many conspiracy theories. This paper consists solely of an annotated bibliography of eight sources.
Filename: TLC_JFK.rtf

John F. Kennedy Assassination / Forensics
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An 8 page paper discussing facts of the assassination in relation to related findings of the Warren Commission that determined in 1964 that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone and fired one shot, the 'magic bullet,' that killed President Kennedy and severely wounded Governor John Connally. Many of the documents used by the Warren Commission were finally made public by the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992, and few of them support the conclusions of the Warren Commission based on forensic analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jfkfor.wps

Lee Harvey Oswald As A Sole Assassin
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A 13 page paper that presents both sides of the case and dismisses the conspiracy theory for the following reasons: none of the conspiracy arguments match, they are disjointed and if true everyone in the CIA would have known about the 'secret' plot to assassinate JFK; in contrast, the sole assassin theory is supported by evidence gathered by such diverse agents as CIA agents, lawyers, private investigators and Norman Mailer. In this theory, all the evidence matches, with each adding a little more insight into Oswald. Bibliography lists more than 10 sources.
Filename: Lhoswald.wps

Evidence Against the Conspiracy Theory
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An 11 page paper arguing in favor of accepting the Warren Commission's conclusions that Lee Harvey Oswald did indeed act alone in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. By today's standards of technology and communications, such an event would only be possible under the extensive cover of a conspiracy. Such was not the case in 1963, however, and Lee Harvey Oswald saw and seized likely the only opportunity of his life of which he took advantage. The paper cites the report of the Warren Commission and the critical analysis of a former proponent of the conspiracy theory in detailing the implausibility of involvement by anyone other than Oswald. Bibliography lists 7sources. KS-JFK.doc
Filename: KS-JFK.doc

The J.F.K. Assassination / Fact vs. Film Fantasy
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8 pages in length. An excellent resource for those studying forensics or criminal investigations. This paper analyzes the reliability of facts presented in Oliver Stone's movie JFK with respect to actual Warren Commission and House Select Committee reports. It is argued that the most logical assassin was indeed Lee Harvey Oswald and that Stone's movie is good for little more than imaginative historical fantasy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Lee Harvey Oswald -- A Victim As Seen In Don DeLillo's/ 'Libra'
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5 pages in length. Was Lee Harvey Oswald, assassin of President John F. Kennedy, a cold-blooded, calculating killer because he chose to be or because his mother raised him in a disturbed, manic environment? Clearly, Oswald was not one of the most stable person merely because he had the capacity to take the life of another human being. But is he truly guilty for his actions, or is his mother -- a disturbed person in her own right -- the one to blame for his ultimate indiscretions? The writer attempts to show that Oswald was, in fact, a victim of his abnormal upbringing, as well as a victim of a cold and heartless society. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Libra.wps

Anastasia / The Riddle of Anna Anderson
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A 9 page paper on the woman who claimed she was the Grand Duchess Anastasia, and thus the only survivor of the Russian Imperial Family to survive the Russian Revolution. The writer compares different stories about Anastasia and attempts to reconcile fact from fiction in an effort to determine whether or not Anna Anderson was truly the Grand Duchess. Forensic / D.N.A.-related evidence is presented and the writer ultimately describes how science unraveled the mystery years later and discovered that Anderson was not who she claimed to be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Anna.wps

Field Collection of Forensic Evidence
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An 8 page paper presenting the importance of systematic collection of crime scene evidence in the field. Discussion includes information of collection of fingerprints, foot and tire prints, evidence of sexual assault, and trace evidence such as hair and fiber. The paper stresses the importance of field documentation of evidence. Bibliography list five sources.
Filename: Evidence.wps

Firearms, Society and Forensic Considerations
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The controversy over firearms in the United States is not centered on just one element. There are aspects of constitutionality, legality and social responsibility aligned within the debate. Injuries due to firearm use may or may not be associated with crime, nor is possession necessarily; however, the incidence of homicides with guns as the murder weapon as well as the use of firearms in crimes such as robbery is directly related to the forensic field of study. This 8 page paper examines the relationship between forensics, firearms and the community. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KTfrarms.wps

Forensic Anthropology / An Overview
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In 5 pages, the author gives an overview of forensic anthropology including what forensic anthropology is, the essentials of forensic anthropology, forensic anthropology and the FBI, forensic investigations, legal responsibilities of the forensic anthropologist, and recent developments in forensic anthropology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Forensic Dentistry
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The field of forensic dentistry is explored in this 5 page paper. Specific procedures followed in conducting criminal investigations as well as analyzing data in mass disasters is discussed. The use of computers and DNA is included. Information on qualifications and credentials as it pertains to testimony is also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Forensic Evidence / Inappropriate Field Collection Techniques Can Botch Trials
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A 3 page argumentative essay illustrating the importance of appropriated field collection techniques for forensic evidence. The O. J. Simpson trial is used as one example of poor collection techniques. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Foren.wps

Forensic Sciences and Their Application in Bomb Investigations
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An 8 page paper discussing the application of forensics to bomb investigations. Details the care which must be taken in the collection of evidence and discusses some of the laboratory methods used to analyze this evidence. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Bombinve.wps

The Defense Witness & Forensic Testimony
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21 pages providing a detailed analysis of the validity and role of forensic testimony as a legal defense undermining science. Excellent for those studying law, criminal justice and also for sciences that examine such subjects as DNA. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Defenswt.wps

The Use of the Polygraph
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A 7 page paper in which the writer discusses the polygraph and its uses. Controversy over the subject is expounded upon. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A. Conan Doyle -- Sherlock Holmes / Logic In 'Adventure Of The Speckled Band'
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A 3 page paper describing Sherlock Holmes' use of the scientific method in solving the mystery presented by his author in 'The Adventure Of The Speckled Band.' Each step of the investigation is discussed and Holmes' methodology for proving his initial hypothesis is analyzed. No Bibliography.
Filename: Speckled.wps

"The Complete History of Jack the Ripper" by Philip Sugden
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A 3 page paper which provides a summary and review of "The Complete History of Jack the Ripper" by Philip Sugden. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsugdn.rtf

A Consideration of Mandatory DNA Testing for Convicted Criminals
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An 8 page discussion of the rights and wrongs of implementing mandatory testing programs in our nation’s prisons. The argument is presented that such programs can be of tremendous benefit in that they offer solutions thousands of crimes, crimes about which a convicted criminal is likely to remain silent on and in all likelihood would escape detection without such programs. Mandatory testing would consequently be beneficial in that it would bring closure not only in a legal sense but in an emotional sense. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdnaPrs.rtf

A Healthy Self-Concept
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A 3 page research paper that discusses how to improve self-concept. The writer offers the personal example of her troubles with math and discusses how her self-concept toward academic success with math can be improved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khselcon.rtf

An Approach to the Psychological Diagnosis of Albert Fish and Jeffrey Dahmer, Notorious Child Molesters
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A 24 page paper analyzing the psychology of child molestation. In the more disturbing cases children are not only abused, they are abducted, sexually and otherwise physically abused, and even killed. Two of the more notorious cases of child molestation were committed by the now notorious killers Albert Fish and Jeffrey Dahmer. These killers had a similar tendency for cannibalism of their victims’ bodies as well. While a precise after-the-fact psychological analysis cannot be made of either, this paper delves into the cannibalistic aspect of these crimes in particular and emphasizes the utilization of standardized psychological methodology such as the multi-axial approach of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) in attempting such a diagnosis. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: PPchdMol.rtf

Analytical Fallacies
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A 14 page contention that the manner in which we gather and analyze information for the purpose of coming to conclusions is plagued by a variety of problems. These problems are not limited to one field or another. Indeed, analytical fallacies plague analysts in all fields of endeavor and can affect us in everything from academic and scientific research to interpersonal relations. The author lists and discusses the more common analytical fallacies and uses them to investigate the Jon Benet Ramsey murder case as well as other realms of society where these fallacies are common. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPanalys.rtf

Article Analysis: The Myth of Fingerprints
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This 3 page paper analyzes Gregg Easterbrook's article about DNA fingerprinting entitled "The Myth of Fingerprints." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVDNATst.rtf

Computer Forensics
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Computer crimes have become the newest way to break the law. Fraud, identity theft and other offenses are among the crimes for which the computer has become the weapon of choice. This 8 page paper explores the world of the computer forensic specialist, including the designation of expert witness, the types of crimes investigated and the agencies that employ computer forensics in their investigations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTcomfor.wps

Conspiracy Theories and the John F. Kennedy Assasination
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A 15 page discussion of the circumstances surrounding the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The author reviews the various conspiracies and concludes that only one thing is clear, the events surrounding the assassination could not have occurred as our government tells us they did. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPjfkAss.rtf

Controversial Evidence
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A 4 page paper which examines controversial evidence in various cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcnev.rtf

Crime Identification Procedures in Postmodern Society
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This 7 page paper weighs the rights of the public with the benefits of forensic science. Specific methods are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA71021.rtf

Crime Scene Protocol and Evidentiary Value
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A 7 page overview of crime scene protocol. To be of value evidence must be collected and processed in accordance with several specific criteria. Collection and laboratory techniques must be above question or, if questioned as they undoubtedly will be, capable of standing up to the closest scrutiny and criticism. While every crime scene is different and potentially require different approaches in processing, crime scene protocol almost always involves first securing the scene, interviewing subjects, examining the details, photographically documenting the scene, sketching the scene, and the careful collection and processing of evidence. The value of DNA evidence in particular is emphasized. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: PPcrmFr2.rtf

Criminal Profiling
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A 7 page paper discussing the development and process of criminal profiling. As much art as science, the end goal of the process of criminal profiling is to identify and assess all of the information available about a crime or criminal so that all of that information can be used to locate, arrest and successfully prosecute those who would engage in violent crime. Criminal profiling is an invaluable tool for defining what investigators should be searching for in terms of suspects. As with any other operational advance, it still must be used properly if it is to return the proper results. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KScrimProfi.rtf

Criminology Theory: Reckless’ “Containment Theory of Delinquency” and Gottredson and Hirschi's Self Control Theory as They Apply to Jeffrey Dahmer
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An 8 page discussion of these theories as they apply to what is known about the background and psychological deviance of Jeffrey Dahmer. The author presents evidence from Dahmer’s background and criminal behavior which supports both Reckless’ theories on inner and external containments and Gottredson and Hirschi’s theory of self control. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcrmTh2.rtf

CSI Personal Code of Ethics
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An 8 page research paper/essay that draws on sources in order to offer advice to a student regarding crafting a personal code of ethics for crime scene investigations (CSI). This discussion of literature focuses on the need of CSI agents to craft a personal code of ethics that builds on this professional ethical mandate using a major ethical framework as a guide. This example of such a personal code of ethics utilizes the framework provided by Christian Ethics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khcsieth.rtf

Death By Electricity
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This 5 page paper begins with an explanation of different terms associated with electricity. The writer discusses whether it is current or voltage or both that cause injury and death. A case of murder by electricity is used to demonstrate how electricity can kill. The essay also discusses the injuries and deaths that can be caused by lightning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGelcdth.rtf

DNA Testing for Identity
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A 2 page paper discussing the probability of identity through DNA testing. Long used for paternity testing, forensic databases even now are being constructed listing genotypes of known and convicted offenders. Improvements in test procedures and sensitivity has resulted in probability of identity increasing from 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 82 billion in recent years, making DNA testing one of the most reliable methods of proving identity. Bibliography lists 3 sources. KS-DNA.doc
Filename: KS-DNA.doc

DNA Testing In Forensic Science
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6 pages in length. Technological advancement has changed the very foundation upon which mankind lives; while some of this tremendous progress is questionable in nature, the vast majority has allowed for significantly more convenience, speed and result. DNA testing within forensic science is one of the most important examples of how technology has enabled law enforcement officials to identify criminals much more accurately and in much less time. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCDNAForen.rtf

Douglas And Olshaker, Journey Into Darkness
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John Douglas and Mark Olshaker have collaborated on a number of books in the past, generally concerned with the art of psychological profiling of serial killers. Journey Into Darkness provides a great deal of information concerning a crimes and investigation and how the criminal mind works. This 6 page paper argues that knowing all of this information and being able to apply it into the ordinary life of an individual who is not associated with crimes, investigations or the psychology of a murderer is are two different and disparate things, however. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTprofle.wps

Entomology Cases: Compare/Contrast
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3 pages in length. Summarizing the following three cases - The Cockleburs On A Ski Mask That Convicted A Rapist, The Chigger Bites That Convicted A Man For Murder and The Baby in the Box - allows one to draw such common denominators as insect lifecycle and specific species location as two primary components associated with using entomology for solving cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCEntomolg.rtf

Evidence of Law and Forensics
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A 14 page overview of evidence of law as it relates to forensics. This paper outlines the various types of evidence that is out there and discusses the potential problems that come into play in its correct interpretation. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPlwevidence.rtf

EXAMPLE CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION WITH CRIME SCENE AND FIELD NOTES
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This 4 page paper creates an example crime scene, then gives and example of the proper investigation of that scene by the first officers and the evidence recovery teams. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
Filename: MBcsi.rtf

Explanations of Sex Offending
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A 5 page overview of the various explanation of sex offending. This paper explores environmental factors, genetic factors, and psychological abnormalities to conclude that there is little true evidence to accept such excuses. Instead, there is a growing outcry to hold individuals responsible for those actions rather than to make excuses for those actions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPrapeCr.rtf

Eyewitness Testimony: Prejudicial or Probative?
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A 6 page exploration of the value of eyewitness testimony in a court of law. This paper notes the fact that such testimony can vary according to a number of diverse sociologic factors in its accuracy. The contention is presented that while this variation should not be used as a reason to blanketly exclude such testimony from a court of law, it should introduce a degree of caution into the process. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPeyeWit.rtf

Fingerprinting
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A 12 page paper which discusses the history of fingerprinting and how fingerprinting is used in criminal investigations. The history of fingerprinting is provided in detail, followed by a brief illustration of how it is used in criminal investigations and the minor problems that exist with this form of identification system. This is followed by a section that discusses current use of fingerprinting and its effectiveness in our modern technological age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAfingerp.wps

Forensic Entomology
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7 pages. This is a fascinating paper on the study of insect activity on corpses and how a forensic entomologist can garner clues regarding the time of death, method of death, and more. By studying the stages of the insect activity on the corpse forensic entomologists have solved hundreds of crimes and this is becoming a more common field of forensic science. Biblography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAbugs.rtf

Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis
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This 6 page paper answers four separate questions, one of which involves the use of the polygraph. Another examines the way in which finger prints are lifted and a third question looks at maintaining the integrity of a crime scene. Also discussed is the difference between mitochondrial and nuclear DNA typing. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA432DNA .rtf

Forensic Legal Issues in the United Kingdom
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New scientific discoveries pose a problem for the legal system, and the legal system in the United Kingdom has so far failed to adequately confront the issues. One example is the Shipman, case in which the serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman killed over 200 people, but was only tried for the deaths of 15 because the evidence did not exist at the local level. Not only did the evidence not exist for the court trial, but the deaths of hundreds of people did not signify a problem to local coroners nor to local police forces that there was a serial killer in their midst. This was signified by the fact that only 58 total death certificates were ever filled out for the total number of Shipman’s victims. Also reviewed in this 6 page paper is the Mary and Jodie conjoiend twins legal case. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvUKfors.rtf
Filename: jvUKfors.rtf

Forensic Medicine /Medical Jurisprudence
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A 5 page paper that describes the origins of forensic medicine; education and training required; and some of many responsibilities of this professional. A special emphasis is placed on suicide, describing the criteria a medical examiner uses to determine if a death was suicide. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGformed.wps

Forensic Mental Science
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An 8 page paper which examines the field of forensic mental science as it relates to, and as it is presented in, the situation involving Ted Kaczynski, the unabomber. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAfornsc.rtf

Forensic Psychology
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5 pages in length. The field of psychology is comprised of many subcategories in order to address various and distinct aspects in a more appropriate way. Forensic psychology is somewhat different from other sectors of the field by virtue of its intrinsic connection to the criminal justice system, an alliance that provides for better understanding of "the vast psychological perspectives" (Diviny et al, 2000) inherent to the law. More than that, however, is the fact that forensic psychology deals in myriad aspects of the legal component, not the least of which include helping to set policy and create laws, determining offender competency, establishing a defendant's mental condition at the time when the crime was committed, criminal profiling, attorney consultation for jury selection, treating mentally unstable offenders, acting as expert witness in court and "analyzing a criminal's mind and intent" (Diviny et al, 2000). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCForenPsy.rtf

Forensic Psychology: Issues of Morality and Justice
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A 5 page overview of the role forensic psychologists play in issues of morality and justice. Notes that in effect forensic psychology is a court of law, a system designed to weigh the mental processes of some against those of the masses. Psychology is really a means of justification, the presentation of evidence or facts which support our views or beliefs. This "evidence" or "fact" varies considerably, however, according to what arena it is presented. A rigid testing and diagnostic regime is therefore critical to justice. The issues of morality and justice are integrally tied to the “court of law” of forensic psychology. It is by gauging one’s morality and concept of justice, in fact, that allows us in many instances to distinguish normal from aberrant. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPforPsy.wps

Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
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A 4 page overview of criminal investigation and forensics. The author contends that criminal investigators are more and more commonly relying on technology and the latest discoveries in science. Computers and DNA analysis are of particular importance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPcrmFor.rtf

FORENSIC SCIENCE IN THE COURTROOM
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This 4 page paper is a literature review of forensic science, the advances, the concerns, and the applications in the courtroom. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MBforensics.rtf

Forensic Science: Overview
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14 pages in length. The entire reason forensic science exists is to help law enforcement recreate a crime scene in order to collect and process evidence with the intent of catching the perpetrator. All of this must work in tandem with little deviance from strict methodology in order to render the ultimate objective: putting the criminal behind bars. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCForenSci.rtf

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