Forensic Science

In September and October of 2021, we investigated an imaginary crime scene that took place in the classroom. Using our knowledge of forensic science and the power of deduction, we found the means, motive, and opportunity of our make-believe perpetrator. This project was very fun and I am very fortunate to have had this opportunity as forensics and true crime are very big passions of mine. Our crime scene project was also a great example of STEAM learning because it incorporated science, technology, and art.

In November of 2021 we learned about Wayne B. Williams, the "Atlanta child killer" or "Atlanta monster", who is believed to have killed up to thirty people between 1979 and 1981. There were a lot of confusing aspects of his case, such as a lack of physical evidence and no evident motive, that made it hard for investigators to come to a verdict; he was, however, found guilty for two of the thirty deaths. Thirty-nine years later in 2019, Williams' case was reopened and remains as such to this day.

In our forensic science class, we looked at the case ourselves, diving into the many gory details it had to offer. We then came to our own conclusions and made a slideshow to prove our points. I was on the "guilty" side and researched this case very heavily. The project incorporated STEAM with science, technology, art, and engineering.