1. CSI - the Petito case

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1. CSI 

The Petito Case

Gabby's Big Dream

Gabby Petito was a young woman who went on a road trip with her fiancé in 2021. She shared her journey on social media, but after some time, she stopped posting, and her family became worried. Her disappearance led to a large investigation, where forensic science played a key role in finding out what happened to her. Investigators used digital evidence, autopsy reports, and crime scene analysis to solve the case. This case highlights the importance of forensic science in real-life investigations.

DNA analysis: DNA analyse

Evidence: bewijs

Fingerprints: vingerafdrukken

Autopsy: lijkschouwing

Blood sample: bloedmonster

Blood test: bloedonderzoek

The detective found a bloody knife at the crime scene, which was important _______.

1. pleasure
2. evidence
3. DNA analysis
4. blood samples

The forensic team took a _______ to check for drugs in the victim’s body.

1. urine bottle
2. blood sample
3. stool sample
4. petri sample

After the suspect touched the glass, the police collected his _______.

1. DNA
2. Clothes
3. Fingernails
4. Fingerprints

To determine the cause of death, the medical examiner performed an _______.

1. anti scan
2. antropology
3. autopsy
4. toxicology

The lab conducted a _______ to check for infections in the patient’s bloodstream.

1. blood test
2. blood cell test
3. plasma test
4. urine test

Investigators used _______ to identify the unknown body found in the woods.

1. DNA stools
2. DNA samples
3. DNA analysis
4. DNA matching

What message does the documentary aim to share about domestic abuse?

Would you like to watch the documentary? If so, why?

What confirmed the identity of the human remains as Brian Laundrie's?

1. DNA analysis
2. A personal confession
3. Comparison of dental records
4. Fingerprint evidence

What items were found near Brian Laundrie’s remains?

1. A cell phone and a wallet
2. A backpack and a notebook
3. A map and a camera
4. Clothes and a pair of shoes

Where was Gabby Petito’s body found?

1. In Florida near the Laundrie residence
2. In a hotel in California
3. Near Grand Teton National Park
4. Along the Appalachian Trail

What was the official cause of Gabby Petito’s death?

1. Gunshot wound
2. Drowning
3. Strangulation
4. Drug overdose

According to legal expert Nancy Grace, when could Laundrie’s parents potentially face criminal charges?

1. If they were seen in public after Brian disappeared
2. If they traveled outside the state
3. If they lied to law enforcement
4. If they refused to answer reporters’ questions

What do you think happened to Gabby and Brian?