Contents
Physical Evidence
"This is evidence that does not forget. It is not confused by the excitement of the moment. It is not absent because human witnesses are, it is factual evidence, physical evidence cannot be wrong, it cannot perjure itself...only its interpretation can err."
-Paul L. Kirk, 1974.
Background
The History of Forensic ScienceHistory of the International Association for Identification
Introduction to Scientific Evidence
The FBI's Handbook of Forensic Science
Impression Evidence
Footwear, The Missed Evidence by Dwayne S. Hilderbrand
Footwear & Tire Track Impression Evidence
Shoe/Tire Impression Casting
From Lightning Powder Co.
Bite Mark Analysis by Kathy Steck-Flynn
Ear Identification By Cor van der Lugt
Are Dutch Ears Different from American Ears? A Comparison of Evidence Standards
A critique of Earprint Identification
Protocol For Ear Identification Research
Proposal for Earprint Identification Research
Trace Evidence
Trace Evidence Recovery Guidelines from SWGMATSection 5.0. Detection, Collection, and Preservation Techniques details recommended methods of collecting trace evidence.
Interpretation, Collection and Preservation of Glass Fragments by Kathy Steck-Flynn
Introduction to Hair Evidence
by Kathy Steck-Flynn
Analysis and Collection of Soil Samples by Kathy Steck-Flynn
Basics of DNA Fingerprinting
Serological Evidence in Sexual Assault Investigations
Condom Trace Evidence: A New Factor in Sexual Assault Investigations
Forensic Palynology
Articles & links to information on the forensic use of pollen.
Breakthroughs: Of Flowers and Murder.
Discover Magazine article on Forensic Palynology.
Other Physical Evidence
Forensic Knot AnalysisPhysical Analysis of Ligature Strangulation and Pattern Recognition by Brent Turvey
Forensic Web Sites:
Forensic Science CommunicationsForensic Science Magazine By the FBI.
Zeno's Forensic Page
Reddy's Forensic Page
Kim Kruglick's Forensic Resource and Criminal Law Search Site