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Laser Detection of Latent Fingerprints on Skin

NCJ Number
86018
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 27 Issue: 4 Dated: (October 1982) Pages: 918-922
Author(s)
E R Menzel
Date Published
1982
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Latent fingerprints on skin can be developed by dusting them with fluorescent powders or evaporative staining with fluorescent dyes, followed by laser examination.
Abstract
On dead skin, latent fingerprints could be developed by evaporative staining over time spans up to two days after deposition. (Author abstract)

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