BALLISTIC EVIDENCE

Article and photos by Lucas Visser from WESCO
The value of forensic science is time and again proven by the fact that criminals cannot escape justice, as the Ndlovu rhino poaching gang discovered…
Wesco News Letter February 2025

In this Edition:
*Shout out from our CEO Jannie Van Der Westhuizen.
*Why should I be interested in forensics?
*What’s New? Revolutionizing Animal Identification with Biometrics and Cell Phone Technology!
Unraveling Mysteries, One Clue at a Time

In the gripping world of forensic investigation, where truth hides in the shadows and mysteries lurk beneath the surface, one name shines brightly: Wesco Forensics.
Crime Scene Management

Crime scene management begins the moment an incident occurs. The public and first responders play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the scene. While advanced forensic technology can analyze evidence in remarkable detail, the value of such analysis is quickly lost if the crime scene is not properly preserved from the outset. Even the slightest disturbance to evidence—whether visible or microscopic—can compromise its use in court.
October 2024 Forensic Science Newsletter | Expert Insights and Investigations

Explore the latest in forensic science and investigation services with our October 2024 newsletter. Dive into expert insights, radio talks, and updates from the world of private investigators.
Mastering Crime Scene Management: Essential Techniques and Procedures

Discover expert techniques for mastering crime scene management, ensuring proper evidence handling and accurate investigation outcomes. Learn the crucial steps that every forensic professional must know.
The Silent Witness: Unlocking Hidden Clues in Forensic Science

In the world of forensic science, even the smallest trace of evidence can speak volumes. Silent Witness explores how cutting-edge forensic techniques unlock hidden clues that often go unnoticed, providing a voice for the voiceless in high-profile criminal investigations.
Wesco Servamus September 2024

When Moegamat Yusuf Isaacs from Ottery in Cape Town kidnapped and murdered his neighbour’s granddaughter, eight-year-old Sasha-Leigh Crook, who was visiting her grandparents for the holidays in July 2003, he did not realise that tyre tracks would link him to her murder.
Wesco Servamus May 2024

Recording a crime scene is a skill that
involves creating a precise replica of the
crime scene, for the benefit of the court or
aiding in an investigation. This process is
crucial for solving a case and the successful
conviction of offenders. Accuracy is paramount, as the effectiveness of an investigation hinges on the thorough and meticulous processing of the crime scene.
Wesco Servamus April 2024

Wesco’s Servamus Article April 2024