Trace Evidence - Fibres Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 8 things a single fibre can tell us?
A
- Shape
- Size
- Reflected colour
- Transparency
- Length
- Surface texture
- Colour (Pigment or organic)
- Treatment (twisted/crimped/melted)
2
Q
Wool is a ____ fibre for persistence.
A
Good
3
Q
Nylon is a ___ fibre for persistence.
A
Poor
4
Q
What are the 6 facts of the Steve Wright case study
A
5 prostitutes murdered 30th October - 12 December 2006
All bodies naked when found
Clothing not recovered
2 Found in running water, 3 in woodland
Main evidence presented to court was fibres recovered from the dead bodies
SOME FIBRES LINKED TO ALL 4 BODIES
