A suspect was apprehended after an attempted sexual assault was reported to the police.
The victim wore a green sweatshirt manufactured with a blend of cotton and polyester fibers. The suspect wore a blue sweater manufactured with a blend of wool and acrylic fibers.
The suspect’s clothing and the victim’s sweater were submitted to the crime lab for forensic fiber analysis.
1. Discuss how forensic scientists conduct forensic examination of fibers.
2. Define the basic types of textile fibers.
3. Differentiate between the different types of microscopes available to the forensic scientist conducting forensic fiber examinations. (An excellent answer would include at least six major points.)