Tag: firearm forensics
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Holy Grail of Forensic Investigation: Fingerprints Recovered from Spent Bullet Casings for the First Time
Introduction: A Breakthrough for Firearm Forensics Researchers in Ireland have achieved what many in the field considered the “Holy Grail” of forensic investigation: recovering latent fingerprints from spent bullet casings after exposure to the extreme heat generated by gunfire. The study, published in Forensic Chemistry, details an electrochemical technique that can reveal fingerprint patterns on…
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Brass Casing Fingerprint Recovery: Forensic Breakthrough
Introduction: A New Frontier in Firearm Forensics In a development touted as the ‘Holy Grail’ of forensic science, researchers from Maynooth University in Ireland have demonstrated the ability to recover latent fingerprints from spent brass bullet casings. The method, described in Forensic Chemistry, uses a novel electrochemical coating technique to reveal fingerprint ridges even after…