History of Forensics Firearm ID (Exam 2) Flashcards
In 1835, Henry Goddard did this.
Investigated a homeowner murder and lead the first forensic firearms case
Stonewall Jackson sustained 3 gunshot wounds and later died. What conclusion was reached in this investigation?
He was shot by a Confederate soldier because of the .67 caliber bullet removed from his hand, and the Union used .58 caliber bullets
What happened in the Stielow case?
A tenant farmer named Stielow was convicted of shooting his former employer and housekeeper
What was observed in the Stielow case?
9 abnormal bullet scratches
What was the outcome of the Stielow case?
Stielow was pardoned from the evidence observed
What happened in the Sacco and Vanzetti case?
2 employees were shot & killed, and money was stolen
What evidence was observed in the Sacco and Vanzetti case?
Italian immigrant Sacco had a colt 32 revolver
What was the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti case?
Goddard determined that the bullets recovered from the killing were from a 32 revolver
What happened at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre?
7 associates of George “Bugs” Moran, a Capone rival, were murdered in Chicago
What was observed in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre?
2 Tommy guns and a 12 gauge shotgun
What was the outcome of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre?
Goddard matched the 2 Tommy guns found in Killer Burke’s home to Valentine’s Day
Who were the 4 founding members of the Bureau of Forensic Ballistics?
1) Philip O. Gravelle
2) John H. Fisher
3) Charles E. Waite
4) Calvin Goddard (no relation)
What is a helixomer?
An instrument used to measure the pitch of rifling
Who invented the helixomer?
John H. Fisher
A stereo-microscope produces…
3D images of larger objects
