ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1983
Page Count: 6

Obliterated Writing—An Unconventional Approach
Waggoner, LR
Document examiner and visual information specialist, FBI Laboratory, DC

Spradlin, WB
Document examiner and visual information specialist, FBI Laboratory, DC

(Received 20 October 1982; accepted 29 October 1982)

Abstract

The document examiner is often faced with the problem of deciphering obliterated writings. Conventional techniques used in these examinations are reviewed. A case is discussed in which an unconventional method of approach was successfully used to decipher obliterations when customary methods failed. This method is fully explored.

Keywords:
questioned documents, impressions, inks

Paper ID: JFS11564J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11564J
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