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

Modified Sheet Printing Method (MSPM) for the Detection of Lead in Determination of Shooting Distance
Ståhling, S
Forensic engineer, National Laboratory of Forensic Science, SKL,

(Received 3 February 1998; accepted 27 April 1998)

Abstract

In this study the sheet printing method (SPM) for determination of shooting distance has been modified. Instead of cellulose hydrate foil, a plastic-based photographic paper was used as a substrate for transfer of metallic gunshot elements from cloth. The modified sheet printing method (MSPM) has been successfully tested in more than 100 shooting experiments. This technique saves time and has several additional advantages in comparison with the SPM method.

Keywords:
forensic science, shooting distance, desensitized photopaper, lead detection, sheet printing method

Paper ID: JFS14429J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14429J
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