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FINGERPRINTING OF CADAVERS

NCJ Number
14029
Journal
FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY Volume: 3 Issue: 7 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1974) Pages: 15-16
Author(s)
M W THOMSON
Date Published
1974
Length
2 pages
Annotation
ONE TECHNIQUE IS PRESENTED FOR OBTAINING IDENTIFIABLE FINGER AND PALMAR IMPRESSIONS FROM DEAD BODIES.
Abstract
BLACK FINGERPRINT POWDER AND WHITE-BACKED 'SCOTCH' PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE GIVE EXCELLENT RESULTS. TWO OPERATORS MAKE THE JOB EASIER, ALTHOUGH IT CAN BE DONE BY ONE. THE PROCEDURE IS DESCRIBED STEP-BY-STEP AND THE RESULTS ARE READILY PHOTOGRAPHABLE.

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