1. Russian Revolution Edition of:

3. 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

4. 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

5. Elongated
Stretched out; can be used to determine if the victim was moving in a certain direction

6. Stains on a surface due to contact with blood
Contact Stains
Stains on a surface due to contact with blood

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

16. Why are there so many conflicting reports of what happened that night?