Injuries hold big secrets. By analysing them, you will start seeing the story unfold.
By analysing a stab wound, the investigators can determine whether the blow was meant to be fatal or the product of suicide. Bite marks is another giveaway. They seem to be present in 8 out of 10 sexual assaults and many homicides. Forensic odontologist matches these marks by using new methods that recreate 3D reconstructions.
CSI investigators also have other nifty tools at their disposal such as UV ray guns and pocket-sized labs that can detect traces of drugs and other substances. An X-ray fluorescence scanner (developed and used by Nasa in space) help detect when a suspect has fired a gun.
There is even a washing machine that filters out forensic evidence from soil!
As you can see, science is the sheriff of this town.
- Visit this website for Forensics 101...
- The Crime Laundromat: Learn more about the forensic washing machine
- What is forensic odontology?
- More on the super-cool ray-guns and X-ray fluorescence scanners used at crime scenes


