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F08-03: Blood Spatter

Author: Timothy McGovern

ASSIGNMENT

Watch my video for the theory behind spatter (and the etymology), and take a look at the YouTube video to see drops on various surfaces.  I have also included three videos taken from Court TV that show a blood analysis expert, Dr. Lee, testifying at the OJ Simpson trial in 1994.  This gives a good perspective on how blood evidence is given in court.

Basic Theory Behind Blood Spatter

Blood drops from Height and from Angles

Source: (c) 2013, Biodynamics Engineering, Inc.

OJ Simpson Trial: Jagged Edge Satellite

Source: Court TV

OJ Simpson Trial: Establishing Height

Source: Court TV

OJ Simpson Trial: Establishing Height

Source: Court TV