Lucknow: In the sensational murder of a city-based pathologist, allegedly by his son, cops are considering using advanced forensic tools like brain mapping to understand the accused’s mental state, reconstruct events, and corroborate evidence.Brain mapping, also known as BEAP (Brain Electrical Activation Profile), measures electrical activity in the brain when a suspect is exposed to stimuli such as crime scene details, objects, or names linked to the incident. If the brain shows recognition patterns, it may indicate prior knowledge of the crime.
In this case, investigators are considering using brain mapping to determine whether the boy had specific knowledge about the planning or execution of the murder—details that only the perpetrator would know. It can also help verify inconsistencies in statements or detect concealed information.
