Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence Analysis
1. Pyrolysis- Why is it important for criminalists to be familiar with the definition of pyrolysis?
2. Chromatography- What three chromatographic processes are most applicable for solving analytical problems typically encountered in the crime laboratory? What is the main advantage of each? What disadvantages, if any, are associated with these analytical techniques?
3. Ridge Events- What are ridge events? How are ridge events in a unit formation used to determine identification or non-identification? How does the concept of ridge events in a unit formation differ from pattern types in fingerprint identification?
4. Daubert Hearings- Discuss the effect the Daubert Hearings have had on the fingerprint community. Include in your response the effect the Daubert Hearings have had on the fingerprint community, scientific evidence, and the expert witness.
Answer each question with 250 word minimum.