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| work mostly out in the field; their job is to secure the crime scene, take detailed measurements of the crime scene, diagram the crime scene, document the crime scene, collect and secure evidence, write the report on the scene and testify in court |
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| science lab that uses forensic science techniques, science equipment and technology to examine evidence submitted by law enforcement |
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| investigates deaths that occur in unusual or suspicious circumstances; government officials |
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| cooling of the body after death |
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| the "color of death" caused by the settling of the blood int eh lower portion of the body (also known as livor mortis) |
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| stiffening of the joints and muscles of the body a few hours after death; usually lasting 1-4 days |
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| the "color of death" caused by the settling of the blood int eh lower portion of the body (also known as lividity) |
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| medical examiners; responsible for examining the bodies of people that have died suddenly or violently or under suspicious circumstances |
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| work to process evidence in the crime laboratory |
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| a person who is permitted to testify at a trial because they have specific knowledge in a field or topic that is relevant to the court case |
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