ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
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Preliminary Experiments on the Transfer of Animal Hair During Simulated Criminal Behavior
D'Andrea, F
Associate Professor in Forensic Science, Institut de Police Scientifique et de Criminologie, University of Lausanne, Bâtiment de Chimie,

Fridez, F
Associate Professor in Forensic Science, Institut de Police Scientifique et de Criminologie, University of Lausanne, Bâtiment de Chimie,

Coquoz, R
Associate Professor in Forensic Science, Institut de Police Scientifique et de Criminologie, University of Lausanne, Bâtiment de Chimie,

(Received 5 December 1997; accepted 23 March 1998)

Abstract

Hairs from cats and dogs may be extremely important when used as evidence in the investigation of certain crimes and offenses. Certain parameters such as transfer and persistence are likely to be very similar to those encountered with fibers. These two parameters have been examined for dog and cat hair.

The results confirm that hairs cling easily to various surfaces and that they are transferred in large numbers. It is almost impossible to enter a house where a domestic animal lives without being contaminated by its hair.

Keywords:
forensic science, criminalistics, cat hairs, dog hairs, transfer, persistence, simulated crimes

Paper ID: JFS14399J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14399J
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