Bloodstain Pattern Analysis with an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction

“… completely revised and enhanced … a practical and concisely written text. … the most complete and comprehensive handbook to date from the perspective of the criminal investigator and forensic scientist on the subject of bloodstain spatter analysis….an eloquent and practical guide…” —(from the foreword) Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S., Author of Practical Homicide Investigation"Mr. Bevel and Mr. Gardner have expanded on the earlier editions of this book and although bloodstain pattern analysis can be a complicated and highly technical subject, this book, although comprehensive, is written in a manner that is easy to understand."--Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology; Humana Press"Overall the text is entirely comprehensive and up-to-date in its content; it would be a wise choice for a student of bloodstain pattern analysis."—Tom Mavin, Sgt., Forensic Identification Branch, Waterloo Regional Police Service, Cambridge, Ontario, writing in Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

• Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Its Function and a Historical Perspective Bloodstain Pattern Terminology Bloodstain Classification A Methodology for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis The Medium of Blood Anatomical Considerations in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, M. FerencDetermining Motion and Directionality Determining the Point of Convergence and the Area of Origin Evaluating Impact Spatter Bloodstains Understanding and Applying Characteristic Patterns of Blood Bloodstained Clothing Issues Presumptive Testing and Enhancement of Blood, C. MarieDocumenting Bloodstains An Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction and Analysis Presenting Evidence Experimentation in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Dealing with the Risk of Bloodborne Pathogens Appendices Index