University:
Missouri State University
Course:
CRM 220 | Criminology
Academic year:

2022
Views:

85

Pages:

10
Author:

Mercedes Bishop

Trace Evidence Examiner What is Trace Evidence? O Describes any evidence small in size, particularly evidence that would be analyzed with a microscope O Caused when objects make contact O Collect it by vacuuming, tape lifting, and hand picking evidence Education O Master degree or doctoral degree applicable to the profession O Physical or life sciences (chemistry, biology, geology, etc.) O At least five years of experience as an examiner in the forensic analysis of at least one trace evidence discipline Solving Crime O Look at the little things that are important to the case O Collect physical evidence to link suspects to the crime Real Life Trace Evidence O Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, Army captain and Green Beret accused of murdering his pregnant wife and two children in 1970 O The investigators were suspicious of the doctor because of the nature of his wounds – suggesting that they were not defensive and perhaps even self inflicted. O Blue threads that matched the doctor’s pajama top were found under the body of his wife as well as in the bedroom of both murdered children and even under the fingernails of one of his daughters. O When MacDonald was confronted with this and other evidence he reportedly stated “You guys are more thorough than I thought”. Dr. MacDonald is currently in prison and still maintains his innocence. Advantages/disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages O Solve criminal cases O Salary is low O Putting the right O Need a lot of people in jail O Cool equipment schooling Employment O Work in lab O Work for a county, town, or city O There are not many jobs available Salary O National Average: $56,000 O Average Trace Evidence Examiner salaries for job postings nationwide are 11% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide Related Careers O Physical Scientist O Geologist O Forensic Examiners

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