FORENSIC SCIENCE
Toxicology
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Thistlegorm Forensic’s toxicology services will help understand the harmful effects of toxin, intoxicating or banned substances, and prescription medications present in humans and animals.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Thistlegorm Forensic's bloodstain pattern analysis involves examining the shape, size, distribution and location of the bloodstains at a crime scene to form opinions of how the incident likely occurred.
DNA Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Fingerprint Analysis
Thistlegorm Forensic’s DNA analysis involves interpretation of genetic sequences for the purpose of identifying a species and differentiate individuals within a species.
Fingerprint Analysis
Trace Evidence Examination
Fingerprint Analysis
Thistlegorm Forensic’s fingerprint analysis will help identify suspect(s) of a crime who may have been present at the scene.
Trace Evidence Examination
Trace Evidence Examination
Trace Evidence Examination
Thistlegorm Forensic’s trace evidence examination involves examining the physical, optical and chemical properties of extremely small materials that cannot be seen with the naked eye and to look for the sources or common origins of each item.
Digital Forensics
Trace Evidence Examination
Trace Evidence Examination
Thistlegorm Forensic’s digital forensics involves the process of uncovering and interpreting material found in digital devices.
Questioned Fingerprint Examination
Questioned Fingerprint Examination
Questioned Fingerprint Examination
Questioned fingerprint examination involves the forensic analysis and comparison of fingerprint impressions found on a document. The goal is to determine the authenticity and legitimacy of fingerprints present, potentially connecting them to known individuals. This examination assesses ridge patterns, minutiae, and other unique characteristics in the questioned fingerprint to establish whether it matches a known fingerprint.
Questioned Signature Examination
Questioned Fingerprint Examination
Questioned Fingerprint Examination
Questioned signature examination focuses on the verification and analysis of signatures present on a document that are in question. Forensic experts evaluate the signature's features, strokes, flow, and consistency with known signatures to ascertain whether it is genuine or possibly forged.
Questioned Handwriting Examination
Questioned Handwriting Examination
Questioned Handwriting Examination
Questioned handwriting examination involves the scrutiny of handwriting samples on a document that are under dispute. Forensic experts analyze various handwriting characteristics, including letter formations, slant, spacing, and overall style, to determine if the questioned handwriting matches known handwriting samples. This examination aims to identify potential discrepancies or similarities between the questioned handwriting and known handwriting.
Forensic Linguistics
Questioned Handwriting Examination
Questioned Handwriting Examination
Forensic linguistics, also known as “legal linguistics” or “language and the law”, is the application of linguistic knowledge and methods to the forensic context of law, language, crime investigation, trial, and judicial procedure.