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Evaluation of the Evidentiary Value of Cable Ties
|
Celeste Lambert, Brandi Clark, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
|
Cable Ties, Database, Class Characteristics, Striations
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Particulates in Injection Solutions of Street Heroin in Israel - Potential Hazard
|
Avraham Zelkowicz, Uriel Bretler, Etia Cohen, Dana Sonenfeld, Aliza Raziel
|
Forensic Toxicology, Heroin Injection, Particulates, Intravenous Solution, Heroin Injector, Particle Diameter
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Forensic Examination of Ceramic Frit on Automotive Glass
|
Troy Ernst, Kris Gates, Christine Gregory, Chris Hamburg
|
Ceramic Frit; Automotive Glass; XRF; Elemental Analysis; Trace Evidence
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification
|
Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch
|
Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence
|
Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
|
Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update
|
Larry K. Peterson
|
Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Identification of General Unknowns
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant
|
Christopher R. Bommarito
|
Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles
|
J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin
|
Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Takata Airbag Death: Source-Determination Investigation of Metal Fragment Recovered from Driver
|
Richard S. Brown
|
Takata Corporation, airbag, ammonium nitrate, inflator, fracture, Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy (FT-IR), fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS), polarized light microscopy (PLM), computed X-ray tomography, forensic investigation
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Conducting and Reporting Paint Data Query (PDQ) Searches
|
Diana M. Wright
|
Paint Data Query, Make-Model-Year, Spectral Search Libraries
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Evaluation of Eight Mounting Media and Acrylic Microscope Slides for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
|
Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
|
Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
A Make-Model-Year Case Involving Unusual Primer Chemistry and Good Resources
|
Diana M. Wright
|
Paint, Make-Model-Year Determination, Automotive Databases, FTIR, Benzoguanamine, PDQ
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Microscopical Identification of 19th Century Corset Cording Fibers
|
Kelly M. Brinsko
|
Hair Degradation, Hair Identification, Human Remains, Skeleton, Cording, Binder, Historic Textiles, Fiber Identification, Fabric, Clothing, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Stereomicroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scale Casts, Chloroform, Norland Optical Adhesive (NOA)
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
The Effects of Cyanoacrylate Fuming and Fluorescent Dye Staining on Forensic Tape Analysis
|
Natasha Neel, Andrew J. McIntyre
|
Cyanoacrylate, Rhodamine 6G, Duct Tape, Black Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Packaging Tape, Physical Matches, FTIR
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints
|
Scott Ryland
|
Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Case Study: Not a Normal Hair Case - an Alpaca Hair Comparison
|
Emily Weber
|
Hair Comparisons, Alpaca, Microscopic Characteristics, Medulla
|
2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
|
Determining the Minimum Weight of Soil Samples for Forensic Geological Analysis
|
Brittany Claassen, Emma Redman, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
|
Soil, Sample Size, Comparative Analysis
|
2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
|
Survey of Mounting Media Used for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
|
Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
|
Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
|
Case Study: Expectations and Interpretations of an Alternate Known Fiber Sample
|
Michael J. Bertocchi
|
Fiber Comparison, Alternate Known Sample, Microspectrophotometry (MSP)
|
2024
|
February
|
13-1
|
|
A Low-Cost Fiber Optic Visible Microspectrometer for the Small Forensic Science Laboratory
|
Thomas A. Kubic, Mircea A. Comanescu, Tiffany J. Millett
|
microspectrophotometer, forensics, forensic science, criminalistics, fibers, glass, polarized light, microscopy, color, metamerism
|
2024
|
February
|
13-1
|
|
In-house Validation of Classification of Glass Type by Assessment of XRF Elemental Ratios
|
Kris Gates, Carly Sizelove, Anne Young
|
Glass, Classification, X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Sheet, Container
|
2024
|
February
|
13-1
|
|
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Discrimination of Flat (Sheet) Glass Specimens Having Similar Refractive Indices Using Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
|
Scott Ryland
|
Forensic, Glass Comparisons, Discrimination Study, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Particle Combination Analysis for Predictive Source Attribution: Tracing a Shipment of Contraband Ivory
|
David A. Stoney, Andrew M. Bowen, Vaughn M. Bryant, Emily A. Caven, Matthew T. Cimino, Paul L. Stoney
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Using Light Microscopy in Forensic Examinations of Tape Components
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Using Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Forensic Examination of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping
|
Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall
|
None
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets
|
Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza
|
Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Measurement and Variation of UV Absorbers within Multi-Year Samples of Automotive Clear Coat Paint
|
Steven Stone, Margaret Barber, Ronald Wojciechowski, Paul Martin
|
None
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Duct Tape Sourcing Examinations: Developing Investigative Leads using Multiple Resources
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
|
Duct Tapes, Sourcing, FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, Py-GC/MS, Reference Collections
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
A Method for Isolating Very Small Particles from Plastic Explosive Samples
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Composition C4, Dust, Explosives, Forensic Investigation, Plastic Explosives, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Provenance, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Small Particles, X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Glycol Ethers: A New Category of Oxygenated Solvents Encountered in Fire Debris Samples
|
Troy Ernst, Kevin Streeter
|
Fire Debris, Oxygenated Solvents, Glycol Ethers, DOWANOL, Scented Oils, Air Fresheners, GC/MS
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
The Evidential Value of Fibers Used in Hi-Vis Workwear
|
T. Coyle, C. Shaw, L. Stevens
|
Hi-Vis, Fiber, Evidential Value, Polyester
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Paint Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Synthetic Wig Fibers: Analysis & Differentiation from Human Hairs
|
Holly Long, Sarah Walbridge-Jones, Kacie Lundgren
|
Wigs, Wig Fibers, Hairs, MSP, FTIR, Cross-sections, Scale Casts, PLM, Microscopy
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric
|
Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk
|
Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Comparison of Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Fibers using FTIR and Melting Point Analysis
|
Anne E. Kisler-Rao
|
Fiber, Nylon, Polyester, Olefin, FTIR, Melting Point
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy
|
P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer
|
Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis
|
Steven Stone
|
Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Intra-Roll and Intra-Jumbo Roll Variation of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Diana M. Wright, Joshua R. Dettman, Michael A. Smith
|
Duct Tape, Variation, Stereomicroscopy, Scrim Count, Width, Thickness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, Jumbo Roll
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Fabric and Cordage
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|