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Zena, I forgot to mention, check out my hashtag #CSIWritingTips for more tips about writing crime scenes. Hope they help you!
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TV often shows one detective solving a case. In reality, a team of detectives + multiple specialists including blood spatter experts, ballistics, a forensic pathologist and a forensic photographer work together to solve a case.
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Iโve noticed that crime #writers often overlook smells in their crime scenes, but theyโre such an important part of every investigation. Smells, whether itโs decomp, chemicals, or something else, tell the CSI team so much about what has happened. Donโt leave them out! #CrimeFiction
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For crime fiction #writers: Death from pressure on the neck is called strangulation, NOT choking. Choking is accidental, caused by an internal airway blockage (food, vomit). Itโs an easy mistake, but the terms are not interchangeable.
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Iโm thrilled to connect with you here on Bluesky! Expect a mix of #CSIWritingTips, behind-the-scenes insights from thousands of hours at crime scenes, and chats about photography, true crime, forensics, writing, books...
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๐๐ฅ Crime #writers, hereโs a detail for your next book: When I flew with the Air Support Unit, my blood type had to be labelled on the exterior of my flying helmet. Standard practice in case of a crash. Gruesome but practical!
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'Your Fingerprints Reveal More Than You Think' by Professor Simona Francese @simonafrancese.bsky.social
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๐ Welcome, everyone! ๐
Iโm thrilled to connect with you here on Bluesky! Expect a mix of #CSIWritingTips, behind-the-scenes insights from thousands of hours at crime scenes, and chats about photography, true crime, forensics, writing, books...
If youโd like, feel free to introduce yourself ๐ฌ๐จ๏ธ
Writing crime fiction? ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐Want your crime scenes to reflect real investigative work?
Check out my #CSIWritingTips hashtag for posts to help you write authentic and accurate crime and mortuary scenes.
OR you could buy my book! ๐๐
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You're most welcome Shayne.
Check out my hashtag #CSIWritingTips for my helpful tips for writers tackling crime scenes. I've been told by crime fiction writers that they found my book helpful for their crime writing. Check out some of their reviews here.
www.ajhewittauthor.com/book-reviews
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Don't allow 'ungloved' characters to touch or lean on the autopsy table. Even in the cleanest mortuary, there's a high risk of contamination/infection. NO forensic professional would EVER do this! ๐ต๐ปโโ๏ธ๐
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Stop covering dead bodies at crime scenesโor in the mortuaryโwith white sheets or a police officer's ๐ฑ jacket, coat, tarp etc...
Itโs inaccurate & contaminates the body and scene. ๐ต๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ธ๐
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Iโve noticed that crime #writers often overlook smells in their crime scenes, but theyโre such an important part of every investigation. Smells, whether itโs decomp, chemicals, or something else, tell the CSI team so much about what has happened. Donโt leave them out! #CrimeFiction
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Ever heard of forensic acarology?
It's the study of mites and ticks found at crime scenes, helping investigators uncover vital clues.
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TV crime shows understandably prioritise drama & suspense over accuracy, leading to unrealistic portrayals of crime scenes and forensic investigations.
Crime #writers should be aware many forensic techniques used are exaggerated or completely fabricated.
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TV shows often depict crime scene photographers quickly snapping a few photos and then leaving the scene, giving the impression that their work is brief and straightforward. In reality, thorough photography of a crime scene can take hours or even days.
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Stop covering dead bodies at crime scenesโor in the mortuaryโwith white bed sheets or a police officer's ๐ฑ jacket, coat etc...
Itโs inaccurate and contaminates the body and the scene. ๐ต๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ธ๐
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Congratulations David! I'm delighted for you. ๐๐๐
Crime fiction #writers, you need David's book!
Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes ๐ฟ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธโ๏ธ
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Forensic photographers document fire scenes, aiding investigators in determining the cause and origin of fatal fires and arsons. Forensic photographs translate the chaos of a fire scene into visual narratives that aid forensic analysis.
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Aerial forensic #photography offers a unique vantage point, assisting investigators in mapping crime scenes, identifying escape routes, and reconstructing events. Including these details in your writing can add authenticity to your work.
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Stop covering dead bodies at crime scenesโor in the mortuaryโwith white bed sheets or a police officer's ๐ฑ jacket, coat etc...
Itโs inaccurate and contaminates the body and the scene. ๐ต๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ธ๐
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Crime writers, whatโs your biggest challenge when writing accurate crime scenes? Is it understanding forensic procedures, getting the details right, or something else?
Please share the struggles you face.
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TV shows understandably prioritise drama over accuracy, leading to unrealistic portrayals of crime scenes & forensic investigations. Crime #writers should note that much of the forensic content in crime dramas is exaggerated, simplified, or doesn't exist IRL.
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TV shows relegate crime scene #photographers to background roles. This leads to underappreciation of their vital role. These myths contribute to misunderstandings about the complexity and significance of #forensic photography in criminal investigations.
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In hanging cases, most victims are clothed at the time of death, especially in suicides. Contrary to whatโs often shown on TV, people typically donโt undress before such an act. Investigators consider many factors to determine if it's suicide, or staged scene...
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Forensic investigators rely heavily on crime scene photography to piece together what happened.
Forensic photographs are often used in cold cases, providing a fresh perspective on an old crime.
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๐ Welcome, everyone! ๐
Iโm thrilled to connect with you here on Bluesky! Expect a mix of #CSIWritingTips, behind-the-scenes insights from thousands of hours at crime scenes, and chats about photography, true crime, writing and much more...