Record the numbers of the correct responses from greatest to least. A forensic scientist will ask questions about: 1. Type of fi
ber. 2. Fiber color. 3. Number of fibers found. 4. Where the fiber was found. 5. Textile from which fiber originated. 6. The type of crime committed. 7. Time between the crime and the discovery of the fiber. 8. The number of fiber transfers. *
The time between the crime and the discovery of the fiber.
Explanation:
Type of fiber: This question tries to establish the nature of the fiber discovered, whether it is popular and what part of the crime scene it was found.
Fiber color: this is usually analyzed to see if there is a match between the fiber on the victim and those on the suspect or from the suspect's residence or base of operation
The Number of fibers found: More fibers can be interpreted to mean that there was a prolonged period of contact between the victim and the suspect. It may also mean that there was a struggle between victim and suspect and or use of violence by the suspect.
Where the fiber was found: This tells the forensic experts the extent of proximity between the suspect and the crime scene.
Textile from which fiber originated: Source of fiber is critical. It tells the forensic scientist more about the crime scene. For example, if most of the fiber are those which may be found in on bedsheets, it may be insinuated that the crime scene was in a residential location.
The number of fiber transfers: Multiple fibers exchanged between victim and suspect could mean that were was a long period of contact between them or that there was use of violence on the victim.
The type of crime committed: Every type of crime will have an expected form of contact between the victim and the suspect. The manner of exchange of fibers will also reveal this.
The time between the crime and the discovery of the fiber: The longer it takes to discover the trace evidence, the less reliable they become.
