Using Liquid Latex to Remove Soot to Facilitate Fingerprint and Bloodstain Examinations: A Case Study

Liquid latex was applied to surfaces at a homicide scene to remove soot from the surfaces to allow further fingerprint examinations. The latex was allowed to dry and, when peeled from the surfaces, the majority of the soot was removed. Numerous fingerprints were located; some were identified to the...

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Published in:Journal of forensic identification 2008-09, Vol.58 (5), p.540
Main Authors: Larkin, Tony P B, Marsh, Nicholas P, Larrigan, Patricia M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Blood
Forensic sciences
Latent fingerprints
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Summary:Liquid latex was applied to surfaces at a homicide scene to remove soot from the surfaces to allow further fingerprint examinations. The latex was allowed to dry and, when peeled from the surfaces, the majority of the soot was removed. Numerous fingerprints were located; some were identified to the suspect and to persons of interest in this case. This is an inexpensive, fast, and effective method for soot removal that does not affect further forensic examinations. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0895-173X