ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 8

Trace Evidence—The Invisible Witness
Petraco, N
Detective, New York City Police Department, NY

(Received 19 February 1985; accepted 3 June 1985)

Abstract

This paper reviews the use of microscopic trace evidence in actual casework. Three cases are discussed in which the microscopic analysis of trace evidence was used to: associate the people, places, and things involved in the incident; reconstruct the event; and describe the occupation(s) of the participants. Each case is discussed in detail from the initial stages of the investigation through the use of the trace evidence during the investigation and at the trial.

Keywords:
criminalistics, trace evidence, microscopy

Paper ID: JFS11890J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11890J
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