Identifying the source of bullet wipe: a randomised blind trial

Objective To assess the usefulness of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy in matching bullet wipe to the bullet. Hypothesis Bullet wipe can be used to match a bullet type to a crime scene.

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Published in:International journal of legal medicine 2013-09, Vol.127 (5), p.951-955
Main Authors: Kieser, D. C., Carr, D. J., Girvan, L., Leclair, S. C. J., Horsfall, I., Theis, J. C., Swain, M. V., Kieser, J. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crime scenes
Electron microscopes
Firearm discharge residue
Forensic Ballistics - methods
Forensic Medicine
Health sciences
Humans
Medical Law
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Observer Variation
Original Article
Orthopedics
Random Allocation
Scanning electron microscopy
Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission
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Summary:Objective To assess the usefulness of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy in matching bullet wipe to the bullet. Hypothesis Bullet wipe can be used to match a bullet type to a crime scene.
ISSN:0937-9827
1437-1596
DOI:10.1007/s00414-013-0874-z