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This document discusses how forensic science can help solve crimes by analyzing bloodstain evidence. Students are instructed to work in groups to examine a mock crime scene in their classroom and report their findings to their teacher within 10 minutes. They will then watch a video clip about analyzing murder weapons and taking notes. Bloodstain pattern analysis is described as a forensic specialty that can provide information about the movement and position of people during a crime, as well as the sequence of events. It is a valuable tool for first responders and investigators when properly collecting and preserving blood evidence at a crime scene.
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