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Spherical Photography and Virtual Tours for Presenting Crime Scenes and Forensic Evidence in New Zealand Courtrooms
Authors:Nicole D. Tung M.Sc.  Jason Barr M.Sc.  Dion J. Sheppard M.Sc.  Douglas A. Elliot Ph.D.  Leah S. Tottey M.Sc.  Kevan A. J. Walsh M.Sc.
Affiliation:1. Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand;2. School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract:The delivery of forensic science evidence in a clear and understandable manner is an important aspect of a forensic scientist's role during expert witness delivery in a courtroom trial. This article describes an Integrated Evidence Platform (IEP) system based on spherical photography which allows the audience to view the crime scene via a virtual tour and view the forensic scientist's evidence and results in context. Equipment and software programmes used in the creation of the IEP include a Nikon DSLR camera, a Seitz Roundshot VR Drive, PTGui Pro, and Tourweaver Professional Edition. The IEP enables a clear visualization of the crime scene, with embedded information such as photographs of items of interest, complex forensic evidence, the results of laboratory analyses, and scientific opinion evidence presented in context. The IEP has resulted in significant improvements to the pretrial disclosure of forensic results, enhanced the delivery of evidence in court, and improved the jury's understanding of the spatial relationship between results.
Keywords:forensic science  spherical photography  crime scene  virtual tour  integrated evidence platform  court  evidence presentation  node  hot spot
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