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Liz Deason February 1, 2008

Answer the following questions:

1. List at lest 5 pieces of evidence and the forensic specialist that you would ask to analyze it

Pile of maggots with tooth and DNA- Forensic dentist, Forensic entomologist Finger nail found in maggots- Forensic crime lab technician Paint found on finger nail- Forensci investigator, Forensic Chemist Ink found in back of van- Forensic document examiner Signigture hair left by killer, hair found on doll- Forensic crime lab tecnician Note left by killer, drawing- Forensci document examiner

2. Do you think that analyzing the DNA samples from maggot stomachs is reasonable?

Yes, because the flesh and body was consumed by the maggots. The tooth found in them, the fingernail and the fraternity key were all found in the maggots stomach. They all match the same victim. The wood chips, fingernail and key led them to the fraternity to find out who was missing. Becasue of the heat, the maggots were able to consume the entire body quickly, even more so if it were chopped up in the wood chipper.