Microscopy in forensic science

Benjamin J. Jones

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-00069-1_32

Microscopy in forensic science

Benjamin J. Jones

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Abstract

This chapter examines the use of electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and other analytical techniques in forensic investigation and research. These tools can be used to enhance examination of human remains and trace evidence to improve understanding of cause of death, victim identification or post mortem interval.

A police-designed scenario is used to highlight trace evidence such as glass, gun shot residue and paint. The validity of forensic techniques is discussed, with reference to international standards, repeatability, and false convictions. Ballistic evidence is used to highlight the complexities in evidence interpretation, including manufacturing variability, environmental effects and likelihood ratios.

The use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and other techniques in the development of forensic research is showcased, with particular examples from the field of fingerprints. Examples include improvements in the development of fingermarks from difficult surfaces, interaction of evidence types, and added intelligence from the crime scene, such as forensic timeline or gender of perpetrator.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Springer handbook of microscopy
Editors	Peter W. Hawkes, John C.H. Spence
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	32
Pages	1507-1523
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030000691
ISBN (Print)	9783030000684
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00069-1_32
Publication status	Published - 17 Sept 2019

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Name	Springer Handbooks
Publisher	Springer
ISSN (Print)	2522-8692
ISSN (Electronic)	2522-8706

Keywords

Forensic science
Scanning electron microscope
Trace evidence
Fingerprints
Scenes of crime
Gun shot residue
Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
Microscopy
Scanning probe microscopy

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Migration of latent fingermarks on non-porous surfaces: observation technique and nanoscale variations
Popov, K. T., Sears, V. G. & Jones, B. J., Jun 2017, In: Forensic Science International. 275, p. 44–56 13 p.
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Determining the chronology of deposition of natural fingermarks and inks on paper using secondary ion mass spectrometry
Attard-Montalto, N., Ojeda, J. J., Reynolds, A., Ismail, M., Bailey, M., Doodkorte, L., De Puit, M. & Jones, B. J., 11 Aug 2014, In: Analyst. 139, 18, p. 4641-4653 13 p.
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The effects of polymer pigmentation on fingermark development techniques
Bacon, S. R., Ojeda, J. J., Downham, R., Sears, V. G. & Jones, B. J., Nov 2013, In: Journal of Forensic Sciences. 58, 6, p. 1486-1494 9 p.
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Microscopy in forensic science

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Migration of latent fingermarks on non-porous surfaces: observation technique and nanoscale variations

Determining the chronology of deposition of natural fingermarks and inks on paper using secondary ion mass spectrometry

The effects of polymer pigmentation on fingermark development techniques

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