How to get away with murder: leaving behind no traces of blood.

"Do NOT use bleach," says Biohazard PRO, a Massachusetts crime scene cleanup company who says that bleach is not as effective as it is suggested.

Although the title of this blog seems like bait, it is not. Below you will learn as the title describes; the basics of what it takes to make blood undetectable to CSI bio detection tests-

"Criminal investigations begin with a search for clues. Teams of investigators arrive at a crime scene armed with special fact-finding gear. They look for standard evidence like fingerprints, footprints or blood at the scene of a crime.

But scientists recently discovered something troubling. Some new household cleansers can remove all traces of blood. If criminals simply use these products to clean up after themselves, police may have a hard time gathering evidence.

To get at particularly stubborn stains, like an accident from your pet, your parents may use one of these new products called “oxy” cleaners. These cleansers use oxygen and water to attack stains, including blood. Some of the ads claim to clean “over 101 stains on multiple surfaces.” That sounds good, but scientists have identified a downside to that much cleaning power.

The oxy cleaners even go beyond getting rid of visible stains. Usually detectives’ gear can find traces of blood that are invisible to the naked eye. But these oxy cleaners make even the invisible traces of blood unrecognizable to the most common blood-detecting tests.

The three standard tests for picking up blood rely on a protein in the blood called hemoglobin. This protein loves oxygen. In the body, it's hemoglobin's job to grab onto oxygen and carry it from the lungs to the rest of the body. But the new oxy cleaners flood a blood stain with a lot of oxygen. Once the protein gets its fill of oxygen, it won’t even bother to snatch oxygen from the investigators’ blood detecting tests. This means these tests will come up negative.

When you scrape your knee, a nurse, parent, or coach may rub it with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide contains hydrogen and oxygen and helps stop the bleeding. The chemical causes oxygen that looks like foam to rise to the surface of your cut. There, too, hemoglobin in your blood seeks the oxygen in the hydrogen peroxide.

Common blood detectors rely on the same kind of reaction between blood’s oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. The detectors contain hydrogen peroxide that reacts with hemoglobin in a blood stain. When hemoglobin grabs some oxygen, the blood detecting test gives a positive result. Depending on the chemical in the test, a positive result might glow or turn pink.

In the name of science, a group of researchers decided to test the oxy cleaners. The scientists made their own fake crime scene by using samples of their own blood to stain a couple pieces of cloth. The team put five drops of their own blood on a soft cotton cloth, some jeans and a towel.

Then, the researchers washed part of each cloth sample in “Neutrex,” an oxy cleanser. The team thought the oxygen in Neutrex would be released upon contact with water. The large amount of oxygen would cause the hemoglobin to work overtime. This would effectively clean up the blood, but also tire out the hemoglobin so that it wouldn’t react with the tests. The scientists also washed other samples of blood-stained cloths with a traditional cleaner. All the samples were then left to air dry.

The cleaners worked as the scientists suspected. The cloths washed without oxy cleaners looked clean, but the three tests still picked up the blood traces. But after an oxy wash, the other sample fabrics looked spotless to the naked eye, and also came up clean on the blood tests. The difference: The oxygen bath given to hemoglobin exposed to the oxy cleaners. After spending time in the presence of that much oxygen and trying to snatch it, the hemoglobin couldn’t react with the investigators’ tests.

Despite the study’s results, this cleaning possibility doesn’t mean that bloody crime scenes are a thing of the past. “People committing violent crimes often don’t have time to clean up; they leave a lot of stuff behind,” says Walter Rowe, a forensic scientist, someone who examines evidence in a legal case, at George Washington University in Washington, D.C."

Definition of Murder: the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.

Let it be strongly suggested that you should NOT, under any circumstance, murder anyone. This blog was for informational and scientific purposes only. Not only is it illegal but it is immoral. Committing this violation of human rights can result in life in prison and severe psychological damage.

Citation: Howstuffworks.com

"Calls to suicide prevention hotlines increased by 50% after Logic's VMA performance of '1-800-273-8255' "

"The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported a huge spike in calls following the rapper’s performance on Sunday."

Logic, a rapper, has been reported to have struggled with depression and thoughts of suicide. This is what he says inspired him to write this song. He was joined by suicide attempt survivors, who was wearing t-shirts with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's phone number on it.

"It's not just about the calls; it's about increasing awareness about suicide, and suicide prevention in particular," John Draper, director of the lifeline, told CNN. "

Logic found his "Light" by learning the power of using a single word to deal with his anxiety: NO!

Lyrics include, "It's holding on though the road's long / And seeing light in the darkest things / And when you stare at your reflection / Finally knowing who it is / I know that you'll thank God you did," 

and, "I don't wanna cry anymore / I wanna feel alive / I don't even wanna die anymore / Oh I don't wanna / I don't wanna / I don't even wanna die anymore"

The video "1-800" has accumulated more than 15 million views on YouTube so far.

Logic is cultivating calls with a song about getting help and finding hope. It's doesn't focus on tragedy or suicide. Actually, he's starting conversations about suicide prevention, not suicide itself.

Active members of local suicide prevention chapters work vigorously to spread the word of suicide prevention. It is as easy as sharing a number, sharing an article, sharing on social media, or sharing a video that can give hope to the hopeless.

Suicide is the most tragic to the family and loved ones of the person who committed suicide. There are an array of emotions involved, like sadness and depression, and even anger or resentment. Crime and Trauma Scene Cleanup services like Las Vegas' Rapid Responders have seen it all; everyone involved is a victim. 

That's why compassion for suicide is so important. It is so easy to save a life; it's as simple as knowing who to call and having someone to talk to.

If you or someone you know are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Line by texting TALK to 741-741.

Save someones life and share this article right now!

How to remove house odors and vehicle odors in Massachusetts - Biohazard PRO

Looking to increase the value of your home or vehicle? Does either one contain pungent smells caused by death, pets, or smoke? Biohazard PRO  are professional forensic cleaners out of Boston, Massachusetts that have mastered the art of making the worst smells disappear naturally. They say the secret is in their method; odor removal is a multi-stage process that cannot be totally achieved by only accomplishing one of the steps. Odors are also invisible, so you have to know where to find the source of the odor and eliminate that first. Sometimes that's a process in of itself.

They use a few noteworthy methods such as ozone shock treatment and thermal fogging. Both if done correctly will naturally destroy all odors in your home or vehicle. Ozone is O3 gas which is the same thing that thunderstorms create after lightning has struck. Ever notice how it smells clean after? This is the most natural decontamination and odor process there is. Special commercial ozone generators are used to replicate the process that happens during a thunderstorm, and it works! After the ozone odor removal, adding an additional thermal fogging process will make the odor removal a successful and great smelling effort.

What are some of the things that are involved in the odor removal of death, pets, and smoke? Sometimes it is removing all biohazards caused by an unattended death. Other times it is finding cat pee, dog pee, or spots where pets spend the most time to thoroughly extract all remnants from the area before shock treatments. And other times things like smoke odor involves washing walls and other large surfaces, sanding, sealing, and/or painting. Every job is different and here is a few examples of what Biohazard PRO has to say about their Massachusetts odor removal services:

"DEATH ODOR

Being that forensic cleaning is our specialty, we are really good at ridding any space of dangerous biohazards and the odors of a decomposing body. There is no odor more pungent and difficult to remove than the smell of death. This odor penetrates all porous materials as well as affecting areas like your HVAC system. This odor is also dangerous to treat for when the contamination becomes airborne, your health may be at severe risk. The only way to get rid of this smell is with a thorough biohazard remediation process. These services are covered under most insurance policies.

PET ODOR

Pets are not just pets, they're family. Unfortunately your furry family produces a few different kinds of odors. These include odors caused by urine, feces, vomit, and more commonly by the oils released from their skin and fur. Pouring disinfectant or over-the-counter pet stain products on to the soiled area is simply not good enough. Not even regular carpet cleaning will do the trick. These methods may not break down the salts and crystals that make up the remnants producing the odor, and they can remain in the carpet, padding, and/or sub-flooring. Specialized treatment, extraction, O3 shock treatment, and thermal fogging may be required for successful results.

SMOKE ODOR

Smoke odor is caused by a few different ways. Whether the smoke was caused by fire, cigarettes, or cooking, we can get rid of the smell. First the smoke needs to be cleaned off all surfaces it has made contact with. In some cases, sanding, sealing, and/or painting entire surfaces are necessary. After, we finish by pumping massive amounts of O3 gas in to the affected area with commercial ozone generators. An additional step of thermal fogging may be appropriate for final touches. Smoke damage caused by fires are covered under home or business insurance policies most of the time."

Other companies like Las Vegas Rapid Responders (Nevada 866-361-3223) can perform the same odor removal and crime scene clean up services like Biohazard PRO (Boston, MA 617-869-4348).

Need Smoke Odor Removal? Here's what to do:

IICRC describes in this short passage what to immediately do in the event that you need smoke odor removal. Taking these simple steps will dramatically improve, if not fix, your odor problems:

"Professional smoke odor removal is important not only to eliminate unpleasant smells, but because lingering smoke can pose a health hazard. Exposure to particles caused by fires can be harmful to one’s health and should be dealt with as soon as possible. There are a few steps homeowners can take while waiting for professional help.

• When it is safe to re-enter the house, circulate the air as much as possible. Open all windows and doors and use fans to ventilate the area.
• Mop floors and make sure everything dries thoroughly to prevent mold growth.
• Items made of brass and copper should be cleaned within 24 hours to prevent them from etching.
• Vacuum carpets to remove dirt and dust particles that trap unwanted smells.

To completely rid the house, one smoke odor removal process that is utilized is called thermal fogging, which is a procedure used by professional cleaners. Thermal fog is a process in which a fluid is vaporized and then condenses when it meets a cooler atmosphere temperature. The particles that are created are extremely tiny and mimic particles created by fire, heat and pressure. This technique is one treatment that is proven to eliminate odors. Contact a certified professional to ask about the process and schedule it to be done as soon as possible.

Crime Scene Cleanup School

Where does one go to be trained to be a crime scene cleaner?

David O'Brien, a veteran in the industry of forensic cleaning, runs a CTS Decontamination training academy out of Las Vegas. Publications like Huffington Post and Penthouse has featured him and his training.

It is said that after this comprehensive training, you can have the confidence to go out and successfully remediate a trauma scene on your own. His training comes in at $5,000 for both of his on and offline classes, but is said to be worth it. Similar companies like Amdecon and Aftermath offer similar training but potentially at a much lower quality than that of David O'Brien's training.

Companies like Biohazard PRO use this kind of training to keep their edge on the competition. They practice strict safety procedures as well as have the faculties to clean a crime or trauma scene in a timely manner.

Why is there so much fuss about these kind of companies and their training? The services offered by crime scene cleanup companies require a lot of training and involve incredible amount of risk to perform. No one should ever clean up biohazards without the proper training and equipment, and that's why these companies need to stay on top of their training all the time.

How To Clean-Up Trauma Scenes and other Biohazards.

 

What happens when a person commits suicide or experiences severe trauma? Emergency responders will аrrіvе and investigate thе ѕсеnе and determine if foul play was involved. After the scene is opened back up, they may suggest local biohazard remediation companies for them to call so they can have someone come in and clean the biohazards up. There is no doubt that the smartest thing to do is hire a professional  and compassionate commercial cleaning company, thіѕ is nоt a jоb for family, frіеndѕ, or employees. On emergency calls, they may arrive within a couple hours to clean up the blood and other body tissues properly. Larger jobs can take up to 2-3 days and the price can go higher than $15,000.

The bоdу and other larger body parts is collected by first responders, leaving behind all other blood and bio-matter for the family or business to clean up.  If the body is not found within the first 48 hours, gasses in the body will begin to build so much pressure during the bloating phase that eventually it will burst. This is better known as decomposition or an unattended death. These jobs can be some of the worst due to the intense smell of death during the cleaning process. So not only is it dangerous to clean up an unattended death but it is highly uncomfortable. Not all suicides or trauma scenes result in an unattended death.

All members of the trauma cleaning team must where the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) the whole time during the cleaning process. The PPE required is a non-porous disposable hazmat suit, booties to cover your shoes, tyvek sleeves, two pairs of gloves sealed to the sleeves with tape, and a full face respirator that is capable of covering your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Thе trauma clean-up сrеw sets аbоut to removing еvеrуthіng thаt соuld hаvе соmе in contact with аnу of thе fluids.  They must be placed in regulated red biohazard liners that is inside a sealable and leak proof box with biohazard labeling on the outside; each box cannot exceed 50 lbs. each. It is also very expensive to dispose of biohazardous waste, and sometimes not collected until you have a certain limit of boxes of waste which means you need a place to store the waste before you can even get rid of it. Thе fluіdѕ аrе соnѕіdеrеd tо bе "bіо-hаzаrdѕ" because іf аnуоnе соmеѕ in соntасt with them thеу may bе соntаmіnаtеd wіth infectious substances of ѕоmе kіnd, hence the reason the waste must be double sealed and protected.

Thе сrеw thrоwѕ away all оf thе belongings in thе rооm thаt hаvе severe contamination оn them. If there is blood on carpet, the crime scene cleaners are required to cut out the blood soaked carpet and placed in the regulated biohazard waste. Sometimes the cleaning crews must remove tile and vinyl flooring because blood can make its way in between the cracks of the floor causing blood to trap itself under the flooring; sometimes flooring must be removed аll thе wау down tо thе ѕub-flооrіng. Shаdеѕ, blіndѕ or draperies hаvе to bе rеmоvеd from thе wіndоwѕ аnd bagged. Then thе сrеw begins tо rеmоvе the drywall frоm thе walls and сеіlіngѕ and bаgѕ іt all as well fоr rеmоvаl as trash if they have contamination on or in them that cant be removed by cleaning the surfaces. In severe cases where blood has made its way to the ceiling, layers or the ceiling material must be removed as well.

Bесаuѕе contamination bу "bio-hazards" such аѕ blооd, urine аnd fесеѕ соuld роѕѕіblу be present at a scene like this, аll оf thе blood and other bio-matter being removed have tо bе trеаtеd аѕ іf they wіll іn fact infect and kill the trauma cleaning team. Aftеr еvеrуthіng is removed, remaining surfaces are trеаtеd with a dіѕіnfесtаnt ѕрrау оr cleaner іn оrdеr tо рrераrе the ѕurfасеѕ tо be carpeted, rе-drуwаllеd, sealed, rераіntеd, etc.

Sometimes aftеr thе trаumа cleaning technicians hаѕ dоnе their jоb removing big components like walls and flooring to any living or working space, thе homeowner wіll have to hire construction workers to dо thе rеmаіnіng  work to be dоnе.

Thе cost fоr thе trauma сlеаn-uр crew tо соmе аnd dо thеіr job ѕhоuld be соvеrеd by уоur home owner's insurance or business іnѕurаnсе роlісу. The specialty cleaning services are very соѕtlу. Exресt thе prices to be upwards of $300/hr. per technician; this means that if 2 technicians come to clean up the mess that it would be $600/hr. Two hours of trauma scene cleaning will cost at least $1200. Some much larger and more complex cleaning jobs such that that involve decompositions in a home involving hoarding can be $30,000+!

Bесаuѕе оf thе еxtrеmе ѕеnѕіtіvіtу оf thіѕ tуре оf сlеаn-uр, it іѕ nоt аdvіѕеd thаt thе homeowners or business owners embark оn this jоb thеmѕеlvеѕ or victimize their friends or employees to do it for them. 

Insurance Assignments and Victim's Compensation Assistance

Sіnсе forensic decontamination technicians аrе еxреrts having knowledge in every stage of the remediation process, they also have knowledge that can help a family or business move on to the next stage of their life or operation. Thеrе are соmраnіеѕ thаt оffеr аddіtіоnаl ѕеrvісеѕ like dеаlіng wіth fаmіlіеѕ' іnѕurаnсе claims whісh is a bіg hеlр fоr grieving relatives аѕ they nо longer have tо dеаl with it during these unwanted ѕіtuаtіоnѕ. The customer can also get help through the victim’s compensation fund process оn tіmеѕ thаt саn brіng trauma that was the cause of a crime, which саn dеfіnіtеlу bе a relief tо thе реорlе who dealing with such a difficult time.

Getting assistance frоm a company іn crime ѕсеnе, suicide, and trauma сlеаn-uр саn hеlр the fаmіlу of business оf thе dесеаѕеd to соре wіth еmоtіоnаl trаumа brоught bу a violent ѕіtuаtіоn. Thеу аrе еxреrts at сlеаnіng but with a highly trained focus, complying wіth thе standards, regualtions, and laws thаt соvеr сlеаnіng аnd disposing bio-waste frоm a crime or trauma scene.  Even things like communication with others can be difficult for these victims, which is why it is smart to allow the company to do all the communication on your behalf with insurance companies; it is hard to think that such a huge burdain is placed on victims after something that was completely out of their control happens. Sometimes the customer can’t afford to cover the cost when insurance companies refuse to pay for it; this leaves the forensic cleaners in tough position when collecting payment for their services, sometimes leaving them to make tough decisions to develop payment plans, potentially putting a lien on the property, offering big discounts , or even in rare cases write all the costs to the customer off when they are deservedly in much need of such a huge financial break.