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2003 Volume 48, Issue 5 (September 2003)

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> Anthropology
> Criminalistics
> Engineering
> General
> Jurisprudence
> Odontology
> Pathology/Biology
> Psychiatry
> Questioned Documents
> Toxicology
> Editorial
> Miscellaneous

Journal Article
Nonmetric Subadult Skeletal Sexing Traits: I. A Blind Test of the Accuracy of Eight Previously Proposed Methods Using Prehistoric Known-Sex Mummies from Northern Chile
Sutter R.
Page Count: 9
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002302
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002302

Technical Note
A Novel Multiplex PCR System Consisting of Y-STRs DYS441, DYS442, DYS443, DYS444, and DYS445
Iida R., Sawazaki K., Ikeda H., Miyamoto T., Tsubota E., Takatsuka H., Masuyama M., Matsuki T., Yasuda T., Kishi K.
Page Count: 3
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002379
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002379

Journal Article
A Potential Metallographic Technique for the Investigation of Pipe Bombings
Walsh G., Inal O., Romero V.
Page Count: 16
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002212
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002212

Journal Article
AmpFℓSTR® Profiler Plus™ Short Tandem Repeat DNA Analysis of Casework Samples, Mixture Samples, and Nonhuman DNA Samples Amplified under Reduced PCR Volume Conditions (25 µL)
Fregeau C., Bowen K., Leclair B., Trudel I., Bishop L., Fourney R.
Page Count: 21
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002188
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002188

Journal Article
Analysis of Human Fecal Material for Autosomal and Y Chromosome STRs
Roy R.
Page Count: 6
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002348
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002348

Journal Article
Characterization of Condom Lubricant Components Using Raman Spectroscopy and Raman Chemical Imaging
Wolfe J., Exline D.
Page Count: 10
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003084
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003084

Miscellaneous
Development and Validation of the Y-PLEX™5, a Y-Chromosome STR Genotyping System, for Forensic Casework
Sinha S., Nasir H., Gross A., Budowle B., Shewale J.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002346
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002346

Journal Article
Development of an Alu-based, Real-Time PCR Method for Quantitation of Human DNA in Forensic Samples
Nicklas J., Buel E.
Page Count: 9
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002414
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002414

Journal Article
Developmental Validation of a Real-Time Quantitative PCR Assay for Automated Quantification of Human DNA
Richard M., Frappier R., Newman J.
Page Count: 6
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002440
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002440

Journal Article
Elemental Analysis of Glass Fragments by ICP-MS as Evidence of Association: Analysis of a Case
Montero S., Hobbs A., French T., Almirall J.
Page Count: 7
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2001413
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2001413

Technical Note
Evidence in Support of Self-Declaration as a Sampling Method for the Formation of Sub-Population DNA Databases
Walsh S., Triggs C., Curran J., Cullen J., Buckleton J.
Page Count: 3
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002364
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002364

Technical Note
Filtration Based DNA Preparation for Sexual Assault Cases
Garvin A.
Page Count: 4
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002413
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002413

Journal Article
Fingerprint Pattern Restoration by Digital Image Processing Techniques
Wen C., Yu C.
Page Count: 12
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002385
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002385

Journal Article
Forensic Applications of Chemical Imaging: Latent Fingerprint Detection Using Visible Absorption and Luminescence
Exline D., Wallace C., Roux C., Lennard C., Nelson M., Treado P.
Page Count: 7
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002333
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002333

Journal Article
Forensic Assessment of ACTBP2 (SE33) Microsatellite
Ghosh A., Seshadri M.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003116
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003116

Journal Article
Identification of DYS385 Allele Variants by Using Shorter Amplicons and Northern Thai Haplotype Data
Bhoopat T., Hohoff C., Steger H.
Page Count: 5
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002371
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002371

Technical Note
Modifications to the Silver Physical Developer
Burow D., Seifert D., Cantu A.
Page Count: 7
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003044
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003044

Journal Article
Optimization of the Separation of Organic Explosives by Capillary Electrophoresis with Artificial Neural Networks
Casamento S., Kwok B., Roux C., Dawson M., Doble P.
Page Count: 9
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003010
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003010

Journal Article
STR DNA Typing: Increased Sensitivity and Efficient Sample Consumption Using Reduced PCR Reaction Volumes
Leclair B., Sgueglia J., Wojtowicz P., Juston A., Fregeau C., Fourney R.
Page Count: 13
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002182
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002182

Journal Article
The Development of Reduced Size STR Amplicons as Tools for Analysis of Degraded DNA
Butler J., Shen Y., McCord B.
Page Count: 11
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003043
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003043

Journal Article
Vacuum Collection of Gunpowder Residues from Clothing Worn by Shooting Suspects, and Their Analysis by GC/TEA, IMS, and GC/MS
Zeichner A., Eldar B., Glattstein B., Koffman A., Tamiri T., Muller D.
Page Count: 12
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002390
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002390

Journal Article
Suicide by Fire in a Car Trunk: A Case with Potential Pitfalls
Adair T., DeLong L., Dobersen M., Sanamo S., Young R., Oliver B., Rotter T.
Page Count: 4
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002367
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002367

Journal Article
A Web-Based Survey of Odontologist's Opinions Concerning Bitemark Analyses
Pretty I.
Page Count: 4
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003017
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003017

Journal Article
Dentists' Qualifications Affect the Accuracy of Radiographic Identification
Soomer H., Lincoln M., Ranta H., Penttila A., Leibur E.
Page Count: 6
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003142
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003142

Journal Article
The Use of Dental Aging Techniques in Forensic Odontological Practice
Pretty I.
Page Count: 6
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003066
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003066

Journal Article
Central Nervous System Consequences of an Unusual Body Disposal Strategy: Case Report and Brief Experimental Investigation
Andrews J., Gutstadt J., Itabashi H., Dowell S., Schuchardt M., Miller E.
Page Count: 5
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002150
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002150

Journal Article
Inflicted Compressional Asphyxia of a Child
Kohr R.
Page Count: 3
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002433
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002433

Journal Article
Insect Faunal Succession on Decaying Rabbit Carcasses in Punjab, India
Bharti M., Singh D.
Page Count: 11
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2001358
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2001358

Technical Note
Mortality in Cerebral Palsy (CP): The Importance of the Cause of CP on the Manner of Death
Rosen R., Armbrustmacher V., Sampson B.
Page Count: 4
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003009
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003009

Journal Article
Suicidal Hangings in Jail Using Telephone Cords
Quinton R., Dolinak D.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003086
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003086

Journal Article
Parasomnia Pseudo-Suicide
Mahowald M., Schenck C., Goldner M., Bachelder V., Cramer-Bornemann M.
Page Count: 5
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2002399
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002399

Journal Article
The Direct Detection and Identification of Staining Dyes from Security Inks in the Presence of Other Colorants, on Currency and Fabrics, by Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry
Balko L., Allison J.
Page Count: 7
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003062
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003062

Journal Article
The Forensic Analysis of Thermal Transfer Printing
LaPorte G., Wilson J., Mancke S., Payne J., Ramotowski R., Fortunato S.
Page Count: 9
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003026
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003026

Journal Article
Two Fatal Cases Involving Concurrent Use of Methamphetamine and Morphine
Uemura K., Sorimachi Y., Yashiki M., Yoshida K.
Page Count: 3
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2002293
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002293

Journal Article
Population Data of the STRs D2S1338 and D19S433 from Northeast of Spain
Crespillo M., Paredes M., Luque J., Valverde J.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003013
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003013

Discussion
Commentary on: Thompson WC, Taroni F, Aitken CGG. How the Probability of a False Positive Affects the Value of DNA Evidence. J Forensic Sci 2003;48(1):47-54.
Cotton R., Word C.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003046
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003046

Miscellaneous
Commentary on: Thompson WC, Taroni F, Aitken CGG. How the Probability of a False Positive Affects the Value of DNA Evidence. J Forensic Sci 2003;48(1):47-54.
Clarke G.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003059
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003059

Journal Article
A Spanish Population Study of the STR Loci D2S1338, D19S433, Penta D, and Penta E
Fernández L., Garcia O., Martin P., Albarrán C., Garcia P., Sancho M., Alonso A.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003064
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003064

Journal Article
Allele Frequencies of Two Y-STRs in a Chinese Population
Tang J., Hou Y., Zhang H., Zhu Q., Wang X., Li Y., Wu J., Liao L.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003096
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003096

Letters
Letter to Editor—Autopsies on executed federal prisoners
Kohr R.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003100
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003100

Journal Article
Microsatellite Markers in the Population from Rio Grande Do Norte, Northeastern Brazil
da-Silva F., Dellalibera E., Nigam P., da-Silva L., dos Santos Silva R.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003102
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003102

Journal Article
Distribution of Allele Frequencies of One VNTR and Two STR Loci in Five Population Groups of South India
Khurana S., Seshadri M.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003106
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003106

Miscellaneous
Commentary on: Dettmeyer R, Kandolf R, Baasner A, Banaschak S, Eis-Hubinger AM, Madea B. Fatal parvovirus B19 myocarditis in an 8-year-old boy. J Forensic Sci 2003;48(1):183-186.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003108
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003108

Journal Article
Haplotype Frequency Distribution of Two Autosomal Microsatellites (D12S66 and D12S67) Among Five Endogamous Population Groups in India
Das B., Seshadri M.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
Abstract
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Paper ID: JFS2003115
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003115

closure
Author's Response
Thompson W., Taroni F., Aitken C.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003120
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003120

Miscellaneous
Author's Response
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003123
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003123

Journal Article
Polymorphism of Two STR Loci on Chromosome 21 in a Chinese Population
Yan Y., Hou Y., Wu J., Li Y., Shi M., Deng J., Ying B., Gao Y.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003125
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003125

Journal Article
Population Genetics for the CODIS Core STR Loci in the Population of Northeastern Poland
Pepinski W., Janica J., Skawronska M., Zorawska E., Janica A., Soltyszewski I.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003126
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003126

Journal Article
Gene Frequencies for Two Y-Chromosomal STR Loci in Chinese Population
Ying B., Hou Y., Deng J., Shi M., Lin W., Yan J., Tang J., Li Y., Wu J., Zhang J.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003131
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003131

Journal Article
Chinese Population Data on DXS6797 and GATA144D04 Loci
Ying B., Shi M., Deng J., Hou Y., Yan J., Li Y., Wu J., Zhang J., Lin W.
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003135
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003135

Miscellaneous
Author's Response
Page Count: 1
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003136
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003136

Journal Article
DNA Polymorphism Study at D1S80, DYS19, DYS287, and DYF155S2 in Two Tribal Populations from Central India
Das B., Seshadri M.
Page Count: 2
Published: 01 September 2003
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Paper ID: JFS2003147
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003147