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Introduction to document analysis and forgery April 17, 2013. Do Now: The remains of a person have been found. Using the information below, identify this person as best as possible, including sex, race, and height. The pelvis has a heart shaped cavity, and a supubic angle of 70°.
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Introduction to document analysis and forgeryApril 17, 2013 Do Now: The remains of a person have been found. Using the information below, identify this person as best as possible, including sex, race, and height. The pelvis has a heart shaped cavity, and a supubic angle of 70°. The femur is rough, and you can’t fit your fingers underneath of it when you lay it flat. The humerus is measured to 35 cm long. Use the formula: 2.88 x humerus +75.48 ± 4.23 cm
Agenda • What is document analysis • Document expert • Handwriting • Forgeries • Robert Baier Preparation
Document Analysis • Comparison of questioned documents versus known material.
Document Expert • Trained to analyze handwriting and other features of documents • Don’t identify personality of people
Handwriting • Unique, like fingerprints • Habit • Affected by writing tool, mood, and age
Forgeries • Document made, adapted, or falsified with intention of deceiving someone.
Robert Baier Preparation USE PEN ONLY!!!! NO PENCIL/ GEL PENS On the envelope (print or write in cursive) Robert Baier 24 Regent Rd Warwick, NY 10990 Your Name Street Address City, NY Zip Code
On the Looseleaf: Write the following in CURSIVE ONLY. • The purple people eater said you and your silly monkey don’t go home to the Zoo. I said go to the supermarket. • Sign your name 5 times on 5 consecutive lines, one underneath the other. • All in lower case letters, write 3 cursive y’s 3 e’s. and 3 l’s (L).