Forensic Files: Invisible intruder

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Forensic Files: Invisible Intruder Watch the Forensic Files from Season 4 Episode 1 titled 'Invisible Intruder' and answer the questions that follow. Who was the victim (s)? Who was the suspect (s)? What year did this crime occur? 1993 1994 1995 1996 Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct word from the drop down choices. On the night of the crime, Darlie Routier called 911 to claim her 2 boys 6yr old Devon and 5yr old Damon and herself were attacked. She said the suspect was a white male who was 6ft tall, wearing a black shirt, jeans and a baseball cap. The screen in the garage had been cut and the suspect left the knife behind. A bloody sock was also found in the alley 2 houses away. The most important or prominent evidence left behind was blood. Forensic scientists hoped the blood spatter patterns would tell them more about these murders. What was significant about the 90 degree shaped blood stains near the kitchen sink? Running would produce blood drops more _ in shape. round elliptical tear-drop Investigators used a chemical called _ that glows when sprayed on an area where blood has been removed. Luminol Phenolphthalein Hemastix What was significant about the 'cast-off' stain found on Darlie's (the mom's) nightgown? Fill in the blanks using the information at the end of the video regarding the charges and verdict of the suspect. Darlie Routier was found guilty of first degree murder and was sentenced to death. What is your opinion of the outcome or the verdict in this case? Do you agree or disagree?

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