Crime Scene Analysis
For this project, our class was given a murder case with evidence of a note stating, "You're a dead man" left behind at the crime scene. Everyone was given background information of all the suspects, while each group was assigned to figure out who murdered Carleton Comet. We were able to identify the fingerprints of each suspect, to compare them to the fingerprints at the 2 crime scenes to see who was guilty of murder.
Evidence
Who did it: Our group came to the conclusion that Nancy Normal has committed the crime of murdering Carleton Comet. We also believe that Nancy Normal had an accomplice. (Sam Sophomore)
Motive: Why Nancy Normal killed Carleton. Nancy's mom had an affair with Carelton when they were in prison. But once her mom Norma got out and married Tony they just believed it was Tony's baby. However when Nacy found out she had Huntington's disease she also had a DNA test finding out Carleton was her dad. The lab knew it was him since his DNA was in the system from going to prison. When she confronted him about it she was surprised to find out he didn’t admit to it. Her dad Tony was abusive and Nancy blamed Carelton for not being there for her when she was growing up. In a fury and rage from not having the father figure she needed she went and killed her biological dad Carleton.
Evidence: The note was written in the same pen Nancy Normal owned. Nancy Normal was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, which results in apathy and outbursts of anger. She also had triple x syndrome, an attention deficit which causes the person to be hyperactive, resulting in anxiety and depression.
Fingerprints: Nancy Normal’s DNA fingerprint color matched the one at crime scene 2. At crime scene 1 her fingerprint type was found.
Blood Types: Blood work matched types of blood at crime scene 1. Nancy Normal’s blood type is also a match to the crime scene 2.
Who did it: Our group came to the conclusion that Nancy Normal has committed the crime of murdering Carleton Comet. We also believe that Nancy Normal had an accomplice. (Sam Sophomore)
Motive: Why Nancy Normal killed Carleton. Nancy's mom had an affair with Carelton when they were in prison. But once her mom Norma got out and married Tony they just believed it was Tony's baby. However when Nacy found out she had Huntington's disease she also had a DNA test finding out Carleton was her dad. The lab knew it was him since his DNA was in the system from going to prison. When she confronted him about it she was surprised to find out he didn’t admit to it. Her dad Tony was abusive and Nancy blamed Carelton for not being there for her when she was growing up. In a fury and rage from not having the father figure she needed she went and killed her biological dad Carleton.
Evidence: The note was written in the same pen Nancy Normal owned. Nancy Normal was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, which results in apathy and outbursts of anger. She also had triple x syndrome, an attention deficit which causes the person to be hyperactive, resulting in anxiety and depression.
Fingerprints: Nancy Normal’s DNA fingerprint color matched the one at crime scene 2. At crime scene 1 her fingerprint type was found.
Blood Types: Blood work matched types of blood at crime scene 1. Nancy Normal’s blood type is also a match to the crime scene 2.
This chromosome disorder above shows that the murderer was a girl, she's aggressive, and has an extra x chromosome which means she has triple X syndrome. Nancy suffers from Huntington’s disease, which causes lack of empathy, outburst of emotion and anger, and causes mental health issues. Ex. ADHD, anxiety, and depression
Content
Huntington's Disease- a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
Marfan Syndrome- is a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body's cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.
Triple X Syndrome- also called trisomy X, is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 1,000 females. Females normally have two X chromosomes in all cells — one X chromosome from each parent. Many girls and women with triple X syndrome have no symptoms or only mild symptoms.
Fingerprint- an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip, especially as used for identifying individuals from the unique pattern of whorls and lines.
DNA- deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
Blood Type/Group- any of the various types of human blood whose antigen characteristics determine compatibility in transfusion.
Hyperactive- abnormally or extremely active.
Anxiety- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Depression- feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Accomplice- a person who helps another commit a crime.
Apathy- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
ADHD- is a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. ADHD begins in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. As many as 2 out of every 3 children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults.
Chromosome Disorder- An abnormal condition due to something unusual in an individual's chromosomes. For example, Down syndrome has a chromosome disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, and Turner syndrome is most often due to the presence of only a single sex chromosome: one X chromosome.
Evidence- the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Motive- a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Genetic Disease- a genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth (congenital). Most genetic disorders are rare and affect one person in every several thousands or millions.
Punnet Square- a square diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment. It is named after Reginald C. Punnet, who devised the approach. The diagram is used by biologists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular genotype.
Inheritance- the passing down of someones traits or belongings after a person's death.
Karyotype- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
Pedigree- the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred or the recorded ancestry, especially upper-class ancestry, of a person or family.
Mutation- the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.
Huntington's Disease- a hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.
Marfan Syndrome- is a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body's cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.
Triple X Syndrome- also called trisomy X, is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 1,000 females. Females normally have two X chromosomes in all cells — one X chromosome from each parent. Many girls and women with triple X syndrome have no symptoms or only mild symptoms.
Fingerprint- an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip, especially as used for identifying individuals from the unique pattern of whorls and lines.
DNA- deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
Blood Type/Group- any of the various types of human blood whose antigen characteristics determine compatibility in transfusion.
Hyperactive- abnormally or extremely active.
Anxiety- a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Depression- feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Accomplice- a person who helps another commit a crime.
Apathy- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
ADHD- is a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. ADHD begins in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. As many as 2 out of every 3 children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults.
Chromosome Disorder- An abnormal condition due to something unusual in an individual's chromosomes. For example, Down syndrome has a chromosome disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, and Turner syndrome is most often due to the presence of only a single sex chromosome: one X chromosome.
Evidence- the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Motive- a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Genetic Disease- a genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth (congenital). Most genetic disorders are rare and affect one person in every several thousands or millions.
Punnet Square- a square diagram that is used to predict an outcome of a particular cross or breeding experiment. It is named after Reginald C. Punnet, who devised the approach. The diagram is used by biologists to determine the probability of an offspring having a particular genotype.
Inheritance- the passing down of someones traits or belongings after a person's death.
Karyotype- the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes in the cell nuclei of an organism or species.
Pedigree- the record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred or the recorded ancestry, especially upper-class ancestry, of a person or family.
Mutation- the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA, or the deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.