ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 2

Microchemical Spot Tests in Toolmark Examination
Zeichner, A
Scientific Officers and Head, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters,

Glattstein, B
Scientific Officers and Head, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters,

Volkov, N
Scientific Officers and Head, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters,

Novoselsky, Y
Scientific Officers and Head, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, Israel Police Headquarters,

(Received 22 July 1994; accepted 31 January 1995)

Abstract

The use of spot tests to find traces of metals quickly on the cutting regions of the tool blades submitted for toolmarks comparison is reported. Two cases are presented. The cutting of a padlock by a bolt cutter and the cutting of electric wire by fingernail clipper.

Keywords:
criminalistics, toolmarks, trace metals

Paper ID: JFS15399J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15399J
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