Studies in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Michael E. Dickerson

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Blood Drop Diameter vs. Height Dropped
 
The following experiment was completed by releasing a single drop of blood from various heights onto a flat card board surface.
 
 
 

                                 

                                       Height 3"  8.25mm                                                Height 12"  10.5mm
 
 

                                  

                                       Height 18"  11.5mm                                              Height 30"  12mm
 
                                  
                                      Height 48"  13mm                                                 Height 60"  13.25mm
 
                                  
                                     Height 69"  13.5mm                                                Height 72"  14.75mm