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The officer noticed that Black had what appeared to be bloodstains on the lower portion of his legs.—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025 Several residents were hosing away what appeared to be bloodstains from a few spots on the street, sidewalks and nearby lawns.—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 Only three pieces of evidence of hundreds were ever tested − fingernail scrapings from one victim and bloodstains on the clothing of two other victims.—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bloodstain
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