Forensic ballistics examines firearms, bullets, and gunshot patterns to link weapons to crime scenes.
Latent fingerprints are often made visible using dusting powders, chemical fuming, or alternate light sources.
Gunshot residue analysis detects the presence of elements like lead, barium, and antimony to determine if a firearm was discharged.
DNA analysis helps identify suspects and victims by comparing genetic material found at a crime scene to known samples.
Forensic entomology uses insect activity on decomposing remains to estimate the time of death and other factors.
Toxicology testing helps detect drugs, alcohol, and poisons in biological samples to determine their role in a crime or cause of death.
