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

Digital Enhancement of Sub-Quality Bitemark Photographs

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Digital enhancement software was used to enhance bitemark photographs. This enhancement technique improved the resolution of the bitemark images. Lucis was the software program utilized in this study and case applications. First, this technique was applied on known bitemark images to evaluate the potential effectiveness of this digital enhancement method. Subsequently, Lucis was utilized on two separate unsolved cases involving enhancement of bitemark evidence. One case involved a severely beaten infant with a bitemark on the upper thigh. The second case involves a bitemark observed on the breast of a female sexual assault strangulation victim. In both cases, bitemark images were significantly improved after digital enhancement.

Author Information

Karazalus, CP
Connecticut Division of Scientific Services-Forensic Laboratory, Meriden, CT
Palmbach, TT
University of New Haven-Forensic Science Department, West Haven, CT
Lee, HC
University of New Haven-Forensic Science Department, West Haven, CT
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS15076J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15076J