ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 3

Development of Two-Dimensional Footwear Impressions Using Magnetic Flake Powders
Wilshire, B
Professor and Research Student, University of Wales, Wales

Hurley, N
Professor and Research Student, University of Wales, Wales

(Received 1 August 1995; accepted 7 November 1995)

Abstract

Footwear impressions deposited on various types of surface were developed using magnetic flake powder and several conventional dusting powders. Although comparable results were achieved when glass was the receptor surface, the magnetic flake powder proved superior for revealing footwear impressions on rough or porous surfaces such as linoleum, polythene and paper.

Keywords:
forensic science, criminalistics, footwear impressions, magnetic flake powders

Paper ID: JFS13977J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13977J
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