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Crime scene question:

Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by Noel, Oct 26, 2008.

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  1. Noel

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    why to they outline a body at the scene of the crime? I've always wondered.
     
  2. Latsyrc

    Latsyrc F1 Rookie

    Jun 23, 2008
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    I've been on several dead body scenes in the last 2-3 years, but have never seen them actually outline the body. For our jurisdiction, CSI typically photographs/diagrams everything and we give a very detailed description of the layout, body position, and other relevant details in our report. I believe they did it in the past just in case further follow-up was needed at a later date. Think it was a way to "preserve the scene." Also, you can't really get footprints out of the grass, or fingerprints off a wet/muddy rock...much to the surprise of my complainant/victims. The show "CSI" is just that, a TV show. :)

    Just remember, every department is different and my have different methods/procedures.
     
  3. DrStranglove

    DrStranglove FChat Assassin
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    Uhhhh, in the past before digital (instant) photos, it was so you knew where the body was and in what position.
     
  4. mike

    mike Formula Junior

    Nov 2, 2003
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    Even before digital the body wasn't 'outlined' at least for the last 29 yrs... proper documentation for condition & postiion of the body is accomplished by photographing then crime scene sketching.
    the sketch is a scale drawing of the scene with a baseline & measurements to the head, hands, feet for 'future' re-orientation if necessary. Of course the more measurements the better, but these 4 areas will provide necessary documentation.
     
  5. Oceanic815

    Oceanic815 Formula 3

    Apr 30, 2008
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    Wow I hadn't thought of a chalk outline in forever! Now that I do, I remember the Naked Gun scene with the outline floating in the water. Nothing to see here! Move along!
     

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