Zombies, Cars and Shoes: 
Case Studies in Physical Evidence

While it’s not the only type of evidence used in most investigations, trace evidence can provide invaluable information to the investigator and influence the legal process of criminal prosecutions. Join forensic scientist Dr Kari Pitts as she details the chemistry behind examining physical evidence, and talks about some interesting case studies she’s worked on where unusual evidence affected the way criminal cases progressed.

About Kari

Kari is a Chemist and Research Officer in the Forensic Science Laboratory at ChemCentre, specialising in the analysis of physical evidence for criminal cases from WA and interstate. ChemCentre is Western Australia’s leading provider of specialised chemical and forensic science services, and works closely with WA Police. Kari completed her undergraduate studies at Curtin, and her Masters and PhD at UWA. Kari is a reporting analyst in paint, glass, gunshot residue and miscellaneous cases and has given expert testimony on multiple occasions in criminal proceedings.

Date

University of Western Australia, Wilsmore Lecture Theatre, Tuesday 8 March 2016

Time

Please be seated by 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start

Contact

Professor Simon Lewis

s.lewis@curtin.edu.au, 08 9266 2484