1.1.1 A Sketchy Scene

PBS 1.1.1

A sketchy scene

PLTW

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3. your turn

2. Documenting the scene

1. Case brief

index

Brainstorm a list of things you need to know to solve this case.

At 10:00 a.m., Taylor Diaz placed a call to 911. Diaz, a 19-year-old college student, reported finding the body of Anna Garcia, a fellow classmate. Diaz found Garcia lifeless inside the Gentry Life Science Building. The 911 operator notified the local police. They arrived on campus and began securing the scene by 10:10 a.m.

Decedent: Anna Garcia

Case brief

Which method is most appropriate for this scene?

Wheel/Ray Method

Sprial Method

Zone Method

Grid Method

Line Method

Link Method

Search Methods

Documenting the Scene

Record evidence in evidence log (handout provided)

Sketch the scene

Observe the scene

Your Turn!