Blood Pattern Analysis

Blood pattern analysis, (or BPA) is one of the more opinion-based disciplines within forensic science. As the appearance of a blood stain on a surface and the pattern or distribution of groups of blood stains can often be used to determine the action that caused the item to become blood stained, BPA can often assist the scientist in reconstructing the activity that occurred at the scene.

Our forensic experts are highly experienced in the blood pattern analysis of and have reported many BPA cases, both from a crime scene perspective and also from items of clothing addressing specific allegations in terms of the blood patterns observed. We can comment upon whether or not a blood stain or groups of stains originated from a given action such as, for example kicking or punching rather than being an innocent bystander.

At Manlove Forensics we can tell you what angle a drop of blood made contact with a surface, indicating where the source of blood may have been. We can also comment on contact blood staining, for example, did a specific item of footwear make a mark in blood?

We are frequently called upon to review blood pattern analysis findings, both to re-examine scenes and clothing to check the interpretation made by the initial forensic scientist. Very often the first analysis is made without the appropriate information to hand and when different scenarios are considered, suddenly blood pattern evidence can seem to provide an alternative series of event.

In addition to our comprehensive casework service in blood pattern analysis, we offer a lecture and workshops demonstrating this essential evidence type.

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