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Daniel DeMoy (case #1023), a respected chemical researcher, has been found dead (poisoned!) in his home. As a newly hired crime scene investigation team, you are some of the first to investigate the chemical evidence. You are leading your team, so your final decisions will be the report.
Four pieces of evidence have been retrieved from the crime scene and related locations, each pointing toward a different suspect. You will need to analyze the four pieces of evidence by showing all calculations. As part of your analysis, you will first need to calculate the empirical and molecular formulas for each compound in evidence. Then, you may access the Samples for Comparison document to sort out the harmless substances from any potential poisons. With any luck, a distinctive poison will point you toward Mr. DeMoy’s killer!
You, as the lead investigator for your team, will also be responsible for compiling the evidence into a final report for the District Attorney’s office so that an arrest can be made. This report will follow a template provided to you, but must include:
· A summary of the evidence found and analyses performed (you may adapt the Evidence Analysis page)
· An explanation of what empirical and molecular formulas are, and why they enable you to determine the identity of the poison
· Your recommendation for arrest
· At least two sentences justifying your recommendation (these will probably include access to the poison and access to the victim)
Good luck!
Below you will be able to make copies of the evidence analysis form (for your help to organize your thoughts and process) as well as your final forensic report. You will turn in your final forensic report at the end.
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