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SHOTS 2008 Advisor: Dr. Dinitra White Forensics Lab Tierra Simmons Arielle Thomas

SHOTS 2008 Advisor: Dr. Dinitra White Forensics Lab Tierra Simmons Arielle Thomas. Forensic Science. Who: Forensic Scientists. Detectives, CIA What: gathering of evidence to analyze and use in a legal setting Where: crime scenes, hospitals, etc Why: determine identity

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SHOTS 2008 Advisor: Dr. Dinitra White Forensics Lab Tierra Simmons Arielle Thomas

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  1. SHOTS 2008 Advisor: Dr. Dinitra White Forensics Lab Tierra Simmons Arielle Thomas

  2. Forensic Science • Who: Forensic Scientists. Detectives, CIA • What: gathering of evidence to analyze and use in a legal setting • Where: crime scenes, hospitals, etc • Why: determine identity of criminals, paternity testing, etc http://www.paxcam.com/imgs/library/6/mixed_animal_fibers.jpg

  3. Victim Alana Gotti • Alana Gotti • Brooklyn, New York • 29 years old • 5’3” tall, Pecan complexion, Dark brown eyes, Dark brown hair/honey highlights • Mother of two, Divorced 2005 • Brutally stabbed to death outside of apartment • Time of Death:12:11 a.m. June 17, 2008

  4. Suspect 1: Ex-Husband Aiden Morris • Aiden Morris • Queens, New York • 31 years old • 6’ tall, Cocoa complexion, Dark brown eyes, dark brown hair • Father of 1 of victim’s children • Reportedly stalked victim 2 months prior to death • Behind on child support payments

  5. Suspect 2:Girlfriend Marissa Smith • Marissa Smith • Queens, New York • 27 years old • 5’ tall, Pecan complexion, Dark brown eyes, Brown hair/ honey colored highlights • Has been living with Mr. Morris for six months, was unable to provide sufficient alibi • Currently 3 months pregnant by Mr. Morris

  6. Techniques • DNA Fingerprinting • Criminal investigations • Used to detect specific sequences of DNA • Restriction Digest http://www.molecularstation.com/w/images/2/2d/Restriction-digestion-stick.gif http://www.mun.ca/biology/scarr/restriction_mapping.gif

  7. Gel Electrophoresis

  8. First Lane: Control Second Lane: Sample of blood Third Lane: Suspect Results 1 2 3

  9. Who do you think did it?

  10. Marissa Smith Aiden Morris

  11. CASE CLOSED

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