Evidence #4 Fingerprint Analysis
3 partial fingerprints were found at the crime scene. People in the forensics lab have identified that the fingerprints came from the right thumb, right pointer finger, and left middle finger. Because the prints are partial fingerprints it would be tough to convict anyone based on prints alone. These prints will help you determine who might have been at the crime scene.
3 partial fingerprints were found at the crime scene. People in the forensics lab have identified that the fingerprints came from the right thumb, right pointer finger, and left middle finger. Because the prints are partial fingerprints it would be tough to convict anyone based on prints alone. These prints will help you determine who might have been at the crime scene.
Task:
Analyze the fingerprints to determine the different characteristics of the three fingerprints.
Analyze the fingerprints to determine the different characteristics of the three fingerprints.
Look to see if any of the fingerprints match Blaine Temmel's
Look to see if any of the fingerprints match Blaine Temmel's
See if any of the fingerprints belong to someone else
See if any of the fingerprints belong to someone else
Put a check in the box of the fingerprint section of the table for anyone that matches the characteristics of the unknown
Put a check in the box of the fingerprint section of the table for anyone that matches the characteristics of the unknown
Chart 1: Blaine Temmel's Fingerprint Characteristics:
Chart 1: Blaine Temmel's Fingerprint Characteristics:
Chart 2: Suspect Fingerprint Characteristics:
Chart 2: Suspect Fingerprint Characteristics:
Crime Scene Prints Lifted
Crime Scene Prints Lifted
Right Thumb
Right Pointer
Left Middle
