Obtain two transparency sheets. Label both with your name in the upper right hand corner. In the upper left hand corner, label one as upper and the other as lower. Examine the crime scene bite mark on the Styrofoam plate. Fill in the top two rows of data table 2 for the crime scene bite mark. Next place the transparency sheet labeled upper over the upper impressions. With a permanent marker, outline the pattern made by each of the upper teeth. Be careful to trace each tooth individually. Repeat the process for the lower teeth. Open the bag with the bite impressions from the four suspects. Fill in data table 2 for each suspect. Next lay your transparencies over the impression and determine what suspect committed the crime. Compare your results with your forensic team (group). Data Table 2: Jaw Width (cm) Depth (cm) Unique Characteristics Crime Maxillae Scene Mandible Suspect 1 Maxillae Mandible Suspect 2 Maxillae Mandible Suspect 3 Maxillae Mandible Suspect 4 Maxillae Mandible Questions:
Obtain two transparency sheets. Label both with your name in the upper right hand corner. In the upper left hand corner, label one as upper and the other as lower. Examine the crime scene bite mark on the Styrofoam plate. Fill in the top two rows of data table 2 for the crime scene bite mark. Next place the transparency sheet labeled upper over the upper impressions. With a permanent marker, outline the pattern made by each of the upper teeth. Be careful to trace each tooth individually. Repeat the process for the lower teeth. Open the bag with the bite impressions from the four suspects. Fill in data table 2 for each suspect. Next lay your transparencies over the impression and determine what suspect committed the crime. Compare your results with your forensic team (group). Data Table 2: Jaw Width (cm) Depth (cm) Unique Characteristics Crime Scene Maxillae Mandible Suspect 1 Maxillae Mandible Suspect 2 Maxillae Mandible Suspect 3 Maxillae Mandible Suspect 4 Maxillae Mandible Questions:
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