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LARGE SPOTS: Blood was traveling at a low velocity, caused by a low force and likely dropping from an angle right above where it landed
Blood was traveling at a high velocity, caused by a large force Small Spots Blood was traveling at a high velocity, caused by a large force
Elongated Stretched out; can be used to determine if the victim was moving in a certain direction
Stains on a surface due to contact with blood Contact Stains Stains on a surface due to contact with blood
An area where blood is missing because an object has been moved Void An area where blood is missing because an object has been moved
Cast off: Straight elongated lines of splatter indicating that blood was thrown off of a moving object. Can often be used to determine number of hits and changes in direction.
Examine our crime scene based on the location below and use your knowledge of blood splatters to explain what occurred. Ready? Location: RUSSIA Date: Dec 30th, 1916 Body Recovered From: Neva River Possible Murder Location: Mansion of Felix Yusupov Victim: Holy Man; Friend of the Czarina
Why are there so many conflicting reports of what happened that night?