The criminal, as a rule, does not think of there being blood upon his face and hair.
This episode is a reading from Hans Gross's 19th-century forensic handbook, focusing on methods to detect blood traces that criminals have attempted to remove. It details practical techniques for examining hands, hair, clothing, tools, and crime scenes, emphasizing common oversights criminals make and the systematic approach required for successful investigation.

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A methodical lesson in how cleaned blood can still give the game away.

The passage stays on the problem of blood that has been washed, hidden, or otherwise handled, and it keeps its attention on surfaces and tucked-away places rather than one obvious stain.

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When cleanup becomes the clue, listen for what the stain left behind.

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