Journal Published Online: 01 July 2001
Volume 46, Issue 4

Fingerprinting the Deceased: Traditional and New Techniques

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Identification of the deceased is an important task in medicolegal investigations. Fingerprints rank as the most widely used identification method, although obtaining the prints from the cadaver is not always easily accomplished. Various techniques for fingerprinting decomposed, mummified, and burn victims have been suggested in the literature. In the present review, the diverse fingerprinting procedures implemented for cadavers in various conditions, with an emphasis on mummified fingers, are presented.

Author Information

Kahana, T
Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Grande, A
Scientific Police Service, Medicolegal Investigation Section, Italian Police, Rome, Italy
Tancredi, DM
Scientific Police Service, Medicolegal Investigation Section, Italian Police, Rome, Italy
Penalver, J
National Police Corps, Almeria, Spain
Hiss, J
National Centre of Forensic Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS15067J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15067J