Question 1

What was the next area of the car the team processed?

Accepted Answer

The article mentions that the team processed the front seating area and then moved to the engine bay.

Question 2

An apparent red stained droplet and biological tissue were found on what part of the engine bay?

Accepted Answer

The reservoir is a part of the engine bay where fluids are stored, making it a plausible location for a red stained droplet, possibly indicating a leak or spill of a fluid like coolant or transmission fluid.

Question 3

What was found on the engine bay firewall?

Accepted Answer

A bullet hole and blood were found on the engine bay firewall, indicating a possible shooting incident.

Question 4

What field test did Jenkins utilize to test for the presence of blood in the engine bay?

Accepted Answer

The Hemastix test is the best choice for testing for the presence of blood, as it specifically detects the presence of hemoglobin. The other tests listed are for detecting substances such as drugs, acid phosphatase, and sugars, and would not be useful for this purpose.

Question 5

The presumptive test for blood is based on a…..

Accepted Answer

The presumptive test for blood involves a color change reaction with the heme component in blood. This reaction causes the formation of a deep blue-green color. Other tests may be needed to confirm the presence of human blood and to distinguish it from animal blood.

Question 6

A blood presumptive Hemastix test involves….

Accepted Answer

The Hemastix test involves an enzymatic reaction (peroxidase activity) that occurs with heme, a component of blood, leading to a reduction-oxidation reaction on a chromogenic compound, causing a color change.

Question 7

After processing the engine bay, what was the next area of the car that needed processing?

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Question 8

What was the major piece of evidence revealed in the back of the vehicle?

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Question 9

Which phrase best describes who O.J. Simpson is?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are valid descriptions of O.J. Simpson. He was a Heisman trophy winner in football, played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills, was married to Nicole Brown Simpson, and had a history of violence towards her.

Question 10

Who were the murder victims?

Accepted Answer

O.J. Simpson was not a murder victim, but Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson were. Therefore, the correct answer is "b" & "c" (Ronald Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson).

Question 11

How was the neighborhood first alerted about the murder scene?

Accepted Answer

The neighborhood was first alerted about the murder scene by a blood-soaked Akita howling in the night. This detail is notably associated with the O.J. Simpson case, where Nicole Brown Simpson's Akita was found with bloody paws, which drew attention to the crime scene.

Question 12

Which of the items was not found at the murder scene?

Accepted Answer

The murder weapon is often a key piece of evidence in solving a case, but it is not always found at the scene of the crime. In this context, while bloody shoeprints, a bloody glove, a knitted watch cap, and a pair of eyeglasses might be left behind by the perpetrator or victims, the absence of the murder weapon suggests it was removed by the perpetrator to avoid leaving direct evidence linking them to the crime.

Question 13

The majority of the evidence presented in the O.J. Simpson case would logically lead one to a verdict of guilty yet the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Which of the statements below may have resulted in the acquittal of O.J. Simpson?

Accepted Answer

The acquittal of O.J. Simpson can be attributed to a combination of factors that raised doubts about the integrity of the evidence and the credibility of the investigation. Mark Fuhrman being portrayed as a racist, discrepancies in the volume of blood taken for DNA profiling, traces of EDTA found in the blood samples, and Dr. Henry Lee's testimony all contributed to undermining the prosecution's case, leading to the jury's verdict of not guilty.

Question 14

In the subsequent civil trial, what was the jury's verdict?

Accepted Answer

The jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

Question 15

How much blood does the average adult human body contain?

Accepted Answer

The average adult human body contains approximately 70 milliliters of blood per kilogram of body weight.

Question 16

What percent of blood loss would be fatal?

Accepted Answer

Losing more than 30% of blood volume can lead to severe shock, which can be life-threatening. However, the exact percentage of blood loss that is fatal can vary depending on factors such as age, overall health, and how quickly the blood loss occurs.

Question 17

What new evidence items were discovered in the vehicle?

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Question 18

(a) What field test was performed on the apparent stains found in the engine bay and cargo liner? (b) describe the chemistry involved in this field test.

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Question 19

Taking into account all of the information surrounding the O.J. Simpson trial make a case for both the prosecution and defense.

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Question 20

The quantity of apparent blood was significantly greater in the back of the vehicle compared to the apparent blood in the engine bay. Develop a hypothesis that might explain this observation.

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Quiz 4: All About Blood