T & U are for Trace Evidence and Undercover
Well, I've slacked off over the weekend with my posts. I'm sure we've all experienced burn out, but I blame the Easter holiday for falling behind. Today I plan to give you information on trace evidence and working undercover to improve that mystery or thriller novel or short story you're working on. My information comes from the HOW DUNIT Series: Forensics and Police Procedure & Investigation . TRACE EVIDENCE: What is it? - Hair - Body Fluids o Blood o Saliva o Tears o Semen - Fiber - Glass - Soil and Plants - Dust Note : Not all trace evidence contains DNA, such as semen, saliva and tears. The evidence, when secreted, picks up epithelial cells containing the DNA. Why is it important? - ...