Forensic evidence in apparel fabrics due to stab events

Forensic Science International

Volumn 191, Issue 1-3, 2009, Pages 86-96

  Kemp, S E ^a   Carr, D J ^a   Kieser, J ^a   Niven, B E ^a   Taylor, M C ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

^b ESR Christchurch Science Centre   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Degradation; Fabric construction; Fibre; Impact rig; Knife; Laundering

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION; FORENSIC SCIENCE; HOMICIDE; HUMAN; HUMAN EXPERIMENT; KNIFE CUT; LEGAL EVIDENCE; MALE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REPRODUCIBILITY; STAB WOUND; TEXTILE FIBER;

EID: 69549121634     PISSN: 03790738     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2009.06.013     Document Type: Article

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