371452

Exploring the Impact of Environmental Variables on Bloodstains: Insights into Forensic Analysis of Human and Animal Origin"

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Veterinary toxicology

Abstract

Forensic investigations utilizing bloodstains analysis have experienced rapid growth. Samples collected from crime scenes may undergo exposure to various conditions before analysis. Several factors, including blood aging, environmental conditions like temperature and humidity, and pH levels, can impact the appearance and preservation of bloodstains. This study sought to assess the impact of different temperature gradients on bloodstains pattern, examining temperature variations (4°C, 37°C, and 50°C) and aging durations (0, 24, 48, and 72 hrs). Using human and cat blood samples, macroscopic changes were observed, followed by phenolphthalein and Takayama tests for blood identification. Results reveal that stains exposed to higher temperatures and longer durations exhibited darker coloration, dryness, and cracking, while those at 4°C remained relatively unchanged, except for increased gelatinous consistency over time. Both phenolphthalein and Takayama tests successfully identified blood in stains across temperature and time variations, with variations in color intensity and crystal morphology observed, particularly at higher temperatures and longer durations. This research underscores the importance of considering environmental factors when analyzing bloodstains for forensic purposes.

DOI

10.21608/djvs.2024.286798.1131

Keywords

Temperature, human blood, Cat blood, Takayama Test, Kastel-Mayer Test

Authors

First Name

Dalia

Last Name

Samak

MiddleName

H.

Affiliation

Assistant professor of Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour university

Email

dalia_samak@vetmed.dmu.edu.eg

City

Al-Behera

Orcid

0000-0002-5948-7883

First Name

Wafaa

Last Name

Bader

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour university

Email

waff_bader@yahoo.com

City

El-Behira

Orcid

-

First Name

Yasser

Last Name

El-Sayed

MiddleName

S

Affiliation

Professor of Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour university

Email

elsayed-ys@vetmed.dmu.edu.eg

City

Damanhour

Orcid

-

First Name

Kadry

Last Name

Sadek

MiddleName

M

Affiliation

professor of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour university

Email

ksadek@yahoo.com

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-

Orcid

-

First Name

Hamida

Last Name

Saleh

MiddleName

M

Affiliation

Lecturer of Veterinary Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour university

Email

hamida_saleh@vetmed.dmu.edu.eg

City

El-Behira

Orcid

-

Volume

12

Article Issue

1

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49444

Issue Date

2024-08-01

Receive Date

2024-05-02

Publish Date

2024-08-01

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1

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9

Print ISSN

2636-3003

Online ISSN

2636-3011

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https://djvs.journals.ekb.eg/article_371452.html

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1,001

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Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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https://djvs.journals.ekb.eg/

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Exploring the Impact of Environmental Variables on Bloodstains: Insights into Forensic Analysis of Human and Animal Origin"

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Created At

24 Dec 2024