Reconstruction of Scene by Forensic Animation Two Case Reports

Traditionally, reconstruction of sequence of events of the crime has been in form of sketches, images, pictorial diagrams etc. However the advancement in the technology has helped the Forensic specialists to demonstrate the interrelationship of chain of evidence related to the case using various tools. Forensic animation is a tool having significant application in the investigation of civil and criminal cases. Though this technique has been used in many countries, but in India its use in crime investigation is not well documented in literature. We present two cases of firearm related injuries in which the forensic animation technique was used to demonstrate the possible angle of fire and relative position of the victims while sustaining firearm injuries. The cases are discussed with review of literature. This technique may provide a fresh perspective or new insight relevant to the case/incident under investigation and also helpful to judiciary for better understanding of facts related to the case. However, in India use of forensic animation is yet to withstand judicial scrutiny.