forensic examination
Crime scene investigation
A forensic examination is a detailed investigation using scientific methods to collect and analyze evidence, typically for legal proceedings.
The term applies across fields: a forensic examination of a crime scene, a corpse, financial records, or digital devices.
The forensic examination revealed traces of accelerant, confirming arson.
- fingerprintsRidge patterns identifying individuals
- DNA profilingIdentification via genetic sequences
- blood spatterDispersed droplets of blood
- chain of custodyDocumented evidence handling sequence
- handwriting analysisInterpreting personality through script
expert testimony · crime scene investigation · crime lab · evidence bag · cold case · fibers · gunshot residue · bodily fluids · weapons · documents · cause of death · time of death · autopsy · post mortem · body bag · trace evidence · fingerprint analysis · fingerprint analysis
- authenticationpassword, login, logout, fingerprint, ID
forensic examinationguesswork
Conclusions drawn without proof
wild guess · speculation · conjecture · intuition · gut feeling
forensic examinationquick once-over
forensic examinationevidence tampering
Corrupting material proof
cover-up · obstruction of justice · evidence suppression · concealment · spoliation
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