Journal Published Online: 01 March 2002
Volume 47, Issue 2

An Unusual Oxidation Type on Bulb Filament after a Car Crash Dive

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A car with two dead bodies trapped inside was discovered in a gravel pit. The main hypothesis of investigators was a traffic accident simulation by night. Examination of a broken lightbulb revealed both a rather unusual oxidation type and small rounded cavities never reported before. Tests were performed and allowed forensic scientists to establish that the lightbulbs were switched on during the crash dive, in contrast with the investigators idea.

Author Information

Baudoin, P
Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale, France
Lavabre, R
Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale, France
Vayne, F
Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale, France
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Stock #: JFS15261J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15261J