JASTEE

Message from the Editor

The Journal of the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (JASTEE) is always on the lookout for high quality contributions. If you have been sitting on a great idea for a paper, or if you presented at one of the past regional forensic association meetings or trace evidence symposia but have never written up your paper for publication, now is the time to act. Everyone benefits when these papers are published and shared with the broader community through a peer reviewed format. We have big plans for JASTEE, but we cannot do it alone, so get writing, and contact Heidi Prough if you have any questions at ProughH@michigan.gov.

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Article Title Authors Keywords Year Month Issue
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
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
Identification of Modern Automotive Paint Systems using Paint Data Query (PDQ): A Collaborative Study Tamara Hodgins, Andrew Ho, Mark Sandercock Automotive Paint, Paint Database, Paint Data Query, PDQ, Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR, Collaborative Study 2015 December 6-3
Time and temperature dependent analysis of bleach degradation residues on textile fabrics by presumptive chemical analysis and ion chromatography-mass spectrometry Mark LaVigne, Joseph J. Cavaleri, Katherine Roberts Bleach Degradation, Diphenylamine, Ion-Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry, Textile Fabric, Storage Conditions, Orthotolidine, KI-Starch Paper 2019 December 9-1
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
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
Analysis and discrimination of colored pressure sensitive tape backing by microspectrophotometry Susan Gross, Joshua Jorstad Colored Tape Backing, Microspectrophotometry, Duct Tape, Electrical Tape 2019 December 9-1
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
Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman 2015 January 6-1
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
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant Christopher R. Bommarito Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers 2010 June 1-1
Differential Sampling of Contact Surfaces of Footwear to Separate Fractions of Loosely, Moderately and Tightly Held Particles David A. Stoney, Paul L. Stoney Differential Sampling, Footwear, Contact Surfaces, Particles 2017 March 7-1
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
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
Calcium oxalate crystal identification in kidney tissue Larry Peterson Ethylene glycol, kidney tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, refractive index, Fourier- transform infrared microspectroscopy (micro-FTIR) 2019 December 9-1
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
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
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
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
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis Steven Stone Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM 2015 January 6-1
Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints Scott Ryland Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study 2010 December 1-2
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera Andrew M. Bowen Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera 2010 December 1-2
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
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update Larry K. Peterson Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood 2010 June 1-1
Evaluation of Automotive Lenses for Forensic Applications by FTIR, PGC, and Raman Spectroscopy Susan T. Gross, Robert Duevel, Jeffrey Wilson, José R. Almirall Forensic Science, Plastics, Taillights, Automotive Lenses 2015 July 6-2
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis 2018 November 8-1
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
Evaluation of Duct Tape Physical Characteristics: Part I - Within-Roll Variability Kiersten LaPorte, Robyn Weimer forensic science, trace evidence, duct tape, within-roll variability, physical characteristics 2017 March 7-1
The Differences Between Refractive Index Measurements of the External Surface and Bulk Area of Container Glass Joseph Insana, Patrick Buzzini forensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) methodforensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) method 2017 March 7-1
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
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
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
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
Study of Transfer and Persistence of Glass in a Mock Kidnapping Case Katrina Rupert, Mandy Ho, Tatiana Trejos Glass Evidence, Glass Persistence, Glass Transfer, Trace Evidence, Vehicle Glass 2018 November 8-1
Variability of Refractive Index and Thickness of Tempered Glass throughout an Automotive Window Michael Trimpe, Josi Sammarco Glass, Refractive index, Thickness, Tempered, Automotive window, Variation 2017 March 7-1
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence 2010 June 1-1
Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson 2015 July 6-2
Case Study: Not a Normal Hair Case - an Alpaca Hair Comparison Emily Weber Hair Comparisons, Alpaca, Microscopic Characteristics, Medulla 2022 December 12-1
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 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
Trace Isotope Analysis of Dental Enamel for the Micro Regional Geological Attribution of Human Remains in Virginia Nicole Palmer, Robert Stein, Qin Wang, Scott Gronert, Tal Simmons human identification, trace isotopes, dental enamel, Virginia, geolocation 2019 December 9-1
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
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2014 January 5-1
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
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Fabric and Cordage SWGMAT None 2015 January 6-1
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
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT 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