ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

Photography in Bite Mark and Patterned Injury Documentation—Part 2: A Case Study
Wright, FD
Forensic dental consultant, Hamilton County Coroner's Office, OH

(Received 20 June 1997; accepted 1 December 1997)

Abstract

A case involving multiple bite marks is presented. The bite marks were photographed over a 31-day period to document the injuries and preserve their evidentiary value. The evidence recovered at each photography session is discussed and photographs are presented for review. Suggestions concerning the need for more research are presented.

Keywords:
forensic science, forensic odontology, visible light photographs, ultraviolet light photographs, infrared photographs, bite mark, patterned injury

Paper ID: JFS14322J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14322J
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