A detailed investigation of a blast site will reveal crucial clues to lead the investigation. By thoroughly documenting the condition of the scene, including any structural damage and injuries or fatalities, investigators can slowly piece together what occurred. “The most important step in an explosion when collecting evidence is the residues and getting the appropriate samples from the explosion scene (Saferstein, 2014). Once crater has been located, the crater is removed from the interior of the hole and preserved for the laboratory analysis”.
Fragments of an exploded device will often be left intact, including switches, wiring, timers and circuit boards. If the