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Document Examiner

By: Marissa

Kuhns

and Emily KayeSlide2

Career Description

The main role of a certified forensic document examiner is to investigate the reliability of a specific text, including checks, contracts, deeds or medical recordsAlso determine if the document was a commercial printing or photocopy (forged?)

T

ypically involve comparing the documents in question with substantiated materialSlide3

Education Needed

An undergraduate or master's degree program from an accredited academic establishmentThere is not a specific degree program required for this field; however, a major in forensic science or criminal justice can be helpful

To become certified, the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners requires completion of a 2-year, full-time training program in a forensic laboratory or under an established examinerSlide4

How it’s Related to Solving Crimes

If a document is in question can go to many sources (Bank Records, Birth Certificate, Real estate Records etc.)Help solve crimes by verifying the authenticity of handwritten or typed recordsSlide5

Real-Life Example

The Lindbergh Kidnapping of 1932

One of the most highly publicized crimes

A child was kidnapped for ransom in the evening and discovered 2 months later

The investigation lasted for 2 yearsSlide6

Lindbergh Kidnapping

The kidnapper wrote a note and left it behind on the windowsill for the father to findThe note read: Dear Sir!Have

50.000$

redy

25 000$ in

20$ bills 15000$ in 10$ bills and

10000$ in 5$ bills After 2–4 days

we will inform you were to deliver

the

mony

.

We warn you for making

anyding

public or for

notify

the Police

The child is in gut care.Indication for all letters areSingnature (Symbol to right)and three hohls.Slide7

Lindbergh Kidnapping

Fingerprints were unable to be taken from the crime scene

O

fficers

could

survey

postal letterboxes in

Brooklyn

A device could be placed inside each letterbox to isolate the letters in sequence as they were dropped in, to help track down anyone who might be tied to the

caseSlide8

Ransom

When the ransom was delivered, the government was involved.It was packaged in a custom made box in hopes of tracking it downThe bills all had unique serial numbers that they used to track down the suspect further.

Through this technique, they were able to find the killerSlide9

Evidence

Supporting evidence was found in the home of the killer including, wood used to make the ladder to kidnap the child, a notebook in which the ransom note was written, and more

The killer was named

Bruno Richard

Hauptmann and was charged with extortion and murderSlide10

Employment Opportunities

Start as a TraineeUsually become an intern for a forensic document examinerMay have to relocate to another region to seek workNot in very high demand, however it’s a growing field Slide11

Advantages

Paid well once in a position Help solve crimes in ways others cannot Have a background in forensics/criminal law if wish to change career

Master’s Degree is recommended, which requires more schooling/money

Not a career that’s in major need right now

Document Examiner

Disadvantages Slide12

Salary of a Document Examiner

$80,662.40 - $98,051.20 AnnuallyThe city of San Francisco lists the salary range for a forensic document examiner with two years of experience from $78,700 to $95,600Slide13

Related Careers

Forensic

analyst

Trace evidence examiner

Forensic Accountant

Forensic Engineer

Latent Print examinerSlide14

Pictures

Same signatures prepared by different writers

Four signatures written by the same individual, demonstrating variationSlide15

Pictures

Low skilled vs. high skilled writers Slide16

Pictures

The handwriting sample from

the above slide

illustrating

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