Journal Published Online: 01 March 1990
Volume 35, Issue 2

Deciphering Bloody Imprints Through Chemical Enhancement

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Obliterated bloody impressions are occasionally submitted to the crime laboratory, and potentially to the document examiner, for decipherment. Nondestructive methods often lead to inconclusive results in these circumstances. With this point in mind, the researchers explored a series of chemical reagents with the intent to enhance bloody imprints to a legible degree. The reagents selected for this comparison include rhodamine dye, luminol, and Coomassie Blue stain.

Author Information

Doherty, PE
Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, CO
Mooney, DJ
Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Denver, CO
Pages: 9
Price: $25.00
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Stock #: JFS12847J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12847J