Forensic Science Case Study Assignment

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
PART-A...........................................................................................................................................1
CASE: DENNIS MALCOLM GILL VS. THE QUEEN (2019) VSCA 92, 30 APRIL 20191
PART-B ..........................................................................................................................................2
EVIDENCE CLAUSES.........................................................................................................3
(a) Electrical cord from the neck of the deceased with what appears to be blood ................3
(b) Paper towel with what appears to be blood from kitchen bin ..........................................3
(c) Mr Anderson’s fluorescent safety vest..............................................................................4
(d) Mr Anderson’s woollen work jersey ...............................................................................4
ADDITIONAL PIECES OF EVIDENCE..............................................................................4
PART-C ..........................................................................................................................................5
1. (a) thin layer chromatography in technical terms...............................................................5
(b) thin layer chromatography in general meaning.............................................................5
2. (a) explain DNA in technical terms....................................................................................5
(b) explain DNA in simple terms........................................................................................5
3.Literature and referencing of different topics and their articles..........................................6
(a) discusses testing inks........................................................................................................6
(b) comparing several swabs used in collecting DNA. .........................................................6
(c) discusses visualising fingerprints on ammunition. ..........................................................6
(d) discusses the analysis of smartphones in forensics. .........................................................7
(e) discusses using statistical analysis in a forensic discipline ..............................................7
4. Abstract of “ chemical analysis of gunshot residual”.........................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9
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