Long bone (humerus, femur, tibia) measuring procedure in cadavers.

abstract：:The foot measurements are important in forensic field as they can be used as body height predictors for an individual. The morphology of human feet shows the variations and therefore the aim of this study was to find the relation between stature and foot measurements and to generate population-specific equations. We m...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Uhrová P,Beňuš R,Masnicová S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results obtained from the ABH grouping of bone tissues by the absorption-elution procedure and by a recently described two-dimensional absorption-inhibition procedure are reported. Neither the elution nor the inhibition procedure alone yielded uniformly correct results. A combination procedure consisting of the use of...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lee HC,Gaensslen RE,Carver HW 2nd,Pagliaro EM,Carroll-Reho J

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fingernails of Mary Sullivan, the last victim of the Boston Strangler, were examined to determine if any genetic information about the murderer could be obtained. The nails were extremely friable necessitating the development of new techniques for isolating and purifying DNA. DNA yields from nails were optimized b...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Cline RE,Laurent NM,Foran DR

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic marker analysis is a powerful tool for solving paternity-related problems when the putative father is missing. This report describes the first time this approach was employed in Chile to solve such a problem. In the case presented, the alleged father was missing as a result of the political detentions that too...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Jorquera H,Cifuentes L,Moreno F,Aguirre E

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The smokeless powders in 22 kinds of ammunitions seized from one of the Japanese gang groups were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis (SEM/EDX). Copper(Cu), sulfur(S), potassium(K), silicon(Si), aluminum(Al), calcium(Ca), iron(Fe), chlorine(Cl), and barium(Ba) were detected. ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Miyauchi H,Kumihashi M,Shibayama T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dräger 7110 MK III FIN Evidential breath analyzer is classified as a quantitative analyzer capable to provide sufficient evidence for establishing legal intoxication. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ethanol specificity of this instrument in the presence of other solvents. Effects of eight possible interf...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Laakso O,Pennanen T,Himberg K,Kuitunen T,Himberg JJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With increasing interest in employing iris biometrics as a forensic tool for identification by investigation authorities, there is a need for a thorough examination and understanding of postmortem decomposition processes that take place within the human eyeball, especially the iris. This can prove useful for fast and ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Trokielewicz M,Czajka A,Maciejewicz P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes an epidemic of uncommon psychiatric symptoms among nine criminal defendants charged under California's new "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. The defendants were facing a minimum sentence of 25 years to life in prison. The defendants exhibited the following uncommon psychiatric symptoms: copropha...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Jaffe ME,Sharma KK

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low explosives such as smokeless powder, black powder, and black powder substitutes have been used in illicit pipe bombings throughout the United States. Some of the newer black powder substitutes are formulated with ascorbic acid, which gradually decomposes as the powder ages, making it difficult if not impossible fo...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Goodpaster JV,Keto RO

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual fatality involving a 26-year-old male who intentionally ingested approximately 10 g of metoprolol is presented. Autopsy findings revealed foreign material in the gastric content with an acute thrombosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery. Microscopic studies showed evidence of an extremely earl...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Riker CD,Wright RK,Matusiak W,de Tuscan BE

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quality and efficiency of a standard organic DNA isolation method and a silica-based method using the QIAGEN Blood Maxi Kit were compared to obtain human DNA and short tandem repeats (STRs) profiles from 39 exhumed bone samples for paternity testing. DNA samples were quantified by real-time PCR, and STR profiles w...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rucinski C,Malaver AL,Yunis EJ,Yunis JJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Powder stippling caused by the impact of propellant particles during close-distance gunfire has been previously described on skin and solid objects only. Additionally, radial tearing has been described as clear evidence of a contact-distance shot, requiring no further testing. Patterns of discrete perforating holes (r...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Kusluski MA

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal-scavenging alterations on human remains can be mistaken as human criminal activity. A 32-day study, documenting animal scavenging on a human cadaver, was conducted at the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science facility, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. A Stealth Cam Rogue IR was positioned nea...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rippley A,Larison NC,Moss KE,Kelly JD,Bytheway JA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Death from incised wounds of major vessels may occur during illegal entry of premises. Wounds are often relatively unimpressive having been caused by thin shards of glass. Alcohol and/or drugs have often been taken that have impaired coordination and contributed to a failure to take appropriate action. A 37-year-old m...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Byard RW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of death as a result of starvation is established on anthropological measurements, visual appearance of the deceased on external and internal examination, microscopic analysis, laboratory testing, and exclusion of other causes of death. Herein, we present our findings on a case of 95-year-old man who die...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Baković M,Vreča P,Mayer D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celebratory gunfire injuries from "falling bullets" occur when guns are fired into the air during celebrations without realizing that this can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. Fatal celebratory gunfire injury is an uncommonly reported event in the continental United States. Our electronic database was querie...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rapkiewicz AV,Shuman MJ,Hutchins KD

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of multiple animal bite wounds is presented along with the techniques used to apprehend the culprits. The victim was a 13 month-old black female who had in excess of 80 puncture wounds. Initially the wounds were thought to be caused by a mechanical instrument but, after an autopsy, were determined to be caused ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Glass RT,Jordan FB,Andrews EE

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrostatic dust print lift method is known to be able to recover only dry-origin footwear impression. However, the wet-origin footwear impression could also be recovered using this method. As the amount of dust accumulated before deposition of the wet-origin footwear impression increased, the intensity of the footw...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hong S,Park M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive research has attempted to elucidate the role of fantasy in sexual offending. In this paper, the authors summarize the main results of the literature, especially the contents, themes, dynamics, etiopathogenesis, and potential functions of fantasy in sexual offending. Further, the authors analyze the case of a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Carabellese F,Maniglio R,Greco O,Catanesi R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicides due to fall from height in Geneva from 1991 to 2000 were reviewed. Scene investigations, autopsy findings, psychiatric histories, and toxicology results were examined. There were 197 of these suicides, an incidence of five cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year or one fourth of all suicides in Geneva per year...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Perret G,Flomenbaum M,La Harpe R

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comparing skeletal structures between antemortem and postmortem chest radiographs is widely used by forensic specialists from many disciplines to positively identify unknown decedents. However, validity assessments of this method have been fairly limited. This study had three objectives: 1) to quantify the reliability...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Kuehn CM,Taylor KM,Mann FA,Wilson AJ,Harruff RC

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification of sex from skeleton parts is of paramount importance to medicolegal investigations. The present study makes an attempt to assess sex from the ulna by devising new measurements for fragmentary bones. Dry and adult ulnae (100 male and 60 female) of Madhya Pradesh, India were subjected to three measuremen...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Purkait R

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current practice in securing the contact traces of chemical substances taken from clothes belonging to a person suspected of manual handling explosives is focused on pockets and cuffs. The outerwear worn by people who had contact with fluorescent powders that simulate explosives and drugs was the subject of this s...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pawłowski W,Matyjasek Ł,Karpińska M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the basis of data collection procedures and forms used in various death investigation offices, we developed generic death investigation report forms (DIRFs). One form was designed for documenting information collected by the initial investigator of death, and another form was designed for documenting information co...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hanzlick R,Parrish RG

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of the Forensic Ear Identification (FearID) research project, which aims to obtain estimators for the strength of evidence of earmarks found on crime scenes, a large database of earprints (over 1200 donors) has been collected. Starting from a knowledge-based approach where experts add anatomical annotations of...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Alberink IB,Ruifrok AC,Kieckhoefer H

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fire debris evidence is collected and stored in a wide range of containers, including various polymer bags. Four different polymer bags have been investigated, including the NYLON, DUO, ALU, and AMPAC bags. The latter is the successor of the Kapak Fire DebrisPAK™. Microscopy and infrared spectroscopy were used to eluc...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Grutters MM,Dogger J,Hendrikse JN

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In developing latent prints on cartridge casings and shotgun shells, multiple chemical processes should be used in order to obtain the best results. In Phase I, this study established an optimal chemical sequence for both Brass and Nickel cartridge casings based on six sequences involving four chemicals: Cyanoacrylate...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Edmiston KE,Johnson J

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Habitat selection exploited by Chrysomya albiceps during its initial spread in Northern Italy was analyzed in relation to landscape structure. The results of two short studies and a case report are here discussed. C. albiceps was not found on experimental pig carcasses in the urban area of Pavia. It was missing in the...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lambiase S,Camerini G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the major factors that can affect age-at-death predictions when using histomorphological methods. Although evidence suggests that some of the currently available methods are more reliable and accurate, and there are a number of factors other than chronological age that c...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Stout SD

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Texas Legislature in 1993 mandated a quarterly reporting requirement for hospitals and physicians performing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the state (United States Government hospitals were excluded). The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR) was designated as the agency responsibl...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Scarano VR,Felthous AR,Early TS

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00