ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1985
Page Count: 7

The Forensic Science Use of Reflective Ultraviolet Photography
Warlen, SC
Forensic photographer, Regional Criminalistics Laboratory, Kansas City Region, MO

Krauss, TC
Diplomate American Board of Forensic Odontology, and assistant clinical professor, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, CO

(Received 3 May 1984; accepted 27 June 1984)

Abstract

Reflective ultraviolet photography has many forensic science applications particularly in child abuse, rape, homicide, and bite mark cases. The potential of this relatively simple and inexpensive procedure has not been fully explored. The procedure for its use in bite mark cases is presented.

Keywords:
odontology, photography, bite marks, reflective ultraviolet photography, melanin, filter evidence

Paper ID: JFS10991J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10991J
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