Question

forensic science unit 1 review
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1. a person that may have committed a crime
2. the first step in analyzing a crime scene; used to determine the nature of the crime, possible suspects, eyewitness accounts, etc.
3. the last step in analyzing a crime scene where evidence is collected
4. evidence that includes eyewitness accounts of an accident or crime
5. an alternate crime scene where additional evidence of a crime may be found
6. software program used to create facial composites using information from eyewitnesses
7. statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime
8. type of evidence found in blood, body fluids, and tissues that contains genetic information

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1. a person associated with suspect that may have committed a crime
2. crime scene that is the original location of a crime or accident
3. can be classified as arches, loops, or whorls
4. physical evidence that is found at a crime scene in small, but measurable amounts
5. evidence found at a crime scene in the form of a physical object
6. combined dna index system used by law enforcement to identify dna samples from a crime scene
7. intentionally setting a fire to cause damage or to destroy evidence of another crime

Explanation:

This is a forensic - science themed crossword puzzle. Each clue relates to a term or concept in forensic science such as suspects, crime - scene analysis steps, types of evidence, etc. By understanding the definitions provided in the clues, we can fill in the appropriate words in the crossword grid.

Answer:

Across:

1. Suspect
2. Initial Walk - Through
3. Evidence Collection
4. Testimonial Evidence
5. Secondary Crime Scene
6. FACES (a common software for facial composites)
7. Alibi
8. Biological Evidence

Down:

1. Associate
2. Primary Crime Scene
3. Fingerprints
4. Trace Evidence
5. Physical Evidence
6. CODIS (Combined DNA Index System)
7. Arson