What Is a Void Pattern

In bloodstain patterns, a void is an area that is somehow shielded and thus does not show staining that would otherwise be expected. Also called a shadow pattern, a void pattern can be seen when a person’s body, shoe, hand, etc.

What is a void pattern and why is it important?

Void Patterns A void occurs when a person or object blocks the path of the blood. They are important because voids can show investigators if objects are missing from the scene, where a person or persons were at the time of the incident, and if a body was moved.

What can bloodstain patterns tell an investigator?

bloodstain pattern analysts can examine the blood evidence left behind [and draw conclusions as to how the blood may have been shed]. … This form of physical evidence requires the analyst to recognize and interpret patterns to determine how those patterns were created.

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