Forensic Examination Of Fibres

Author : James Robertson,Claude Roux,Kenneth G. Wiggins
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781439830710

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Forensic Examination of Fibres by James Robertson,Claude Roux,Kenneth G. Wiggins Pdf

In order for forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialised forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics themselves. Production, both the chemical and physical structure, and the properties of these materials is required in order to determine the value of fibre evidence. This includes knowing production figures, fashion changes, sudden arrivals of new materials, dye variability, and numerous other factors that may have a bearing on the information obtained. Fully updated with the latest advances, Forensic Examination of Fibres, Third Edition continues in the tradition of the First (1992) and Second Editions (1999) as the premier text on the subject of forensic fibre analysis. The international team of contributing authors detail the recovery of the evidence—through the different stages of laboratory examination—to the evaluation of the meaning of findings. The coverage has been considerably expanded, and all material, has been revised and wholly updated. Topics covered include examining damaged textiles, infrared microspectroscopy and thin layer chomatography, and colour analyses. This edition also highlights the critical role of quality assurance in ensuring the reliability of the technical observations and results, and, in doing so, looks at the implications of supervisory managers and labs in the accurate and responsible analysis of such evidence. Features include: Outlining evidentiary process from collecting and preserving the evidence at the crime scene through the laboratory analysis of fibres Detailing the latest developments and emerging technologies including Kevlar and other such advances in fibre technology Coverage of a broad array of fibres both, natural (cellulose, protein, and mineral) and man-made fibres including synthetic, inorganic and regenerated Forensic Examination of Fibres, Third Edition is a much-needed update to the classic book, serving as an indispensable reference to crime scene technicians, laboratory forensic scientists and microscopists, students in police, forensic, and justice science programs.

Author : James Robertson,Claude Roux,Kenneth G. Wiggins
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780203484517

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Forensic Examination of Fibres, Second Edition by James Robertson,Claude Roux,Kenneth G. Wiggins Pdf

This book is the definitive text for forensic scientists, police and lawyers who may be involved with the use of textile fibres to provide evidence in criminal cases. While covering the subject in detail from recovery of the evidence, through the different stages of laboratory examination, to evaulating the meaning of findings, it is written in such a way that it should be interesting and understandable to the beginner and to the layman, as well as to the expert.

Author : James Robertson,Claude Roux,Kenneth G. Wiggins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 131515658X

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Forensic Examination of Fibres, Third Edition by James Robertson,Claude Roux,Kenneth G. Wiggins Pdf

"For forensic fibre examiners to fully utilize fibre and textile evidence during their analysis, they require not only specialized forensic knowledge but also in-depth knowledge of fibres, yarns and fabrics. Production, both the chemical and physical structure, and the properties of these materials is required in order to determine the value of fibre evidence. This includes knowing production figures, fashion changes, sudden arrivals of new material/s, dye variability, and numerous other factors that may have a bearing on the information obtained. Fully updated with the latest advances, Forensic Examination of Fibres, Third Edition continues in the tradition of the First (1992) and Second Editions (1999) as the premier text on the subject of forensic fibre analysis. The international team of contributing authors detail the recovery of the evidence, through the different stages of laboratory examination, to the evaluation of the meaning of findings. The coverage has been considerably expanded, and all material has been revised and wholly updated. Topics covered include examining damaged textiles, infrared microspectroscopy and thin layer chromatography, and color analyses.?This edition covers the critical role of quality assurance in ensuring the reliability of the technical observations and results, and, in doing so, looks at the implications of supervisory managers and labs in the accurate and responsible analysis of such evidence.Features include:Outlining evidentiary process from collecting and preserving the evidence at the crime scene through the laboratory analysis of fibresDetailing the latest developments and emerging technologies including Kevlar and other such advances in fibre technologyCoverage of a broad array of fibres both natural (cellulose, protein, and mineral) and man-made fibres including synthetic, inorganic and regenerated Forensic Examination of Fibres, Third Edition is a much-needed update to the classic book and will be a useful reference to crime scene technicians, laboratory forensic scientists and microscopists, students in police, forensic, and justice science programs."--Provided by publisher.

Author : James Robertson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1992-07-31
Category : Law
ISBN : CORNELL:31924068934474

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Forensic Examination of Fibres, Second Edition by James Robertson Pdf

This handbook covers all aspects of the forensic examination of fibres, from factors affecting deposition to the collection of evidence at the scene of the crime, the recovery of fibres in the forensic laboratory, and the technologies used to establish their origin and identity. Emphasis is placed on the practical applications of technology - such as chromatography, spectroscopy and mass spectrometry - to the analysis of fibres. The theory underlying the manufacture of fibres and their properties is also demonstrated.

Author : M. Grieve
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1099345145

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Forensic Examination of Fibres by M. Grieve Pdf

This book is the definitive text for forensic scientists, police and lawyers who may be involved with the use of textile fibres as evidence in criminal cases.

Author : Jane Moira Taupin,Chesterene Cwiklik
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781040082720

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Scientific Protocols for Forensic Examination of Clothing by Jane Moira Taupin,Chesterene Cwiklik Pdf

When a crime or other incident takes place, clothing items are often present or left behind, and can become directly involved in the case itself. Items of clothing are thus one of the most common types of exhibit examined in court. They can provide valuable information in cases of violent crimes, such as homicide or rape, as well as in burglary, ro

Author : Harold A. Deadman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Evidence, Criminal
ISBN : PURD:32754078883307

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Fiber Evidence and the Wayne Williams Trial by Harold A. Deadman Pdf

Author : Niamh Nic Daeid,Max Houck
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781439826591

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Interpol's Forensic Science Review by Niamh Nic Daeid,Max Houck Pdf

Every three years, worldwide forensics experts gather at the Interpol Forensic Science Symposium to exchange ideas and discuss scientific advances in the field of forensic science and criminal justice. Drawn from contributions made at the latest gathering in Lyon, France, Interpol's Forensic Science Review is a one-source reference providing a comp

Author : M M Houck
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845695651

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Identification of Textile Fibers by M M Houck Pdf

The identification of fibers is important to the textile industry, forensic science, fashion designers and historians among others. Identifying fibers involves observing the physical and chemical properties of the fiber for which there are a wide diversity of instruments available. This book provides a comprehensive review of fiber structure, the diversity of instruments available to identify fibers and applicications for a range of industries. The first part of the book examines the main fibers, their structure and characteristics. Part two focuses on methods of fiber identification, ranging from microscopic to DNA analysis. Specific applications, including how textiles are identified in forensic investigations. Identification of textile fibers is an important text for forensic scientists, police and lawyers who may be involved with the use of textile fibers to provide evidence in criminal cases. It will also be relevant for textile designers, technologists and inspectors wishing to assess fiber quality and understand fiber damage. Provides a comprehensive review of the main types of fibre together with their structure, characteristics and identification Assesses methods of fibre identification from optical microscopy to DNA analysis as well as instruments available to identify fibres

Author : James R. Robertson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999-06-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780203483527

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Forensic Examination of Hair by James R. Robertson Pdf

The examination of human hairs in the forensic science setting is a highly specialist forensic discipline. To date the topic has not been covered in a single volume in which all aspects of hair examination are brought together. In this volume an international group of authors have dealt with all aspects of the examination of human hair. The volume

Author : John M. Chalmers,Howell G. M. Edwards,Michael D. Hargreaves
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470749067

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Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science by John M. Chalmers,Howell G. M. Edwards,Michael D. Hargreaves Pdf

This book will provide a survey of the major areas in which information derived from vibrational spectroscopy investigations and studies have contributed to the benefit of forensic science, either in a complementary or a unique way. This is highlighted by examples taken from real case studies and analyses of forensic relevance, which provide a focus for current and future applications and developments.

Author : James Robertson,Elizabeth Brooks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 1315210657

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A Practical Guide to the Forensic Examination of Hair by James Robertson,Elizabeth Brooks Pdf

A Practical Guide to the Forensic Examination of Hair: From Crime Scene to Court presents current best practices and methodologies for forensic microscopists and trace evidence analysts, in addition to lawyers and judges, to detail the utilisation of hair evidence in court cases. The 30-year evolution and development of forensic DNA analysis has placed very heavy focus on its value in identifying the source of biological materials in other evidence. In addition to some recent controversies over the reliability of hair evidence and analysis, the question arises: what to do with hairs and hair evidence presented in court cases? The reality is that this is a fairly common form of evidence present at, and relevant in, many types of crime scenes and scenarios. Are we to simply ignore hairs as an evidence type? This book outlines the case for hair evidence's continued relevance as a valuable biological source that can contribute to assisting in answering questions of identity and questions of what happened or the criminalistic potential of hairs. The authors present a four-level approach to the case management of recovered hairs. This system, which can be incorporated into contemporary forensic practice, stresses the need for thorough and systematic recording of hairs and their microscopic features and on the need to focus on differences to effectively triage recovered hairs. The approach focuses on the efficient and accurate selection of hairs for nuclear and mitochondrial DNA analysis while addressing the criminalistic potential of hairs. Key Features: Outlines the latest advances in the collection and forensic hair fibres, and includes full-colour illustrative figures throughout. Covers the advances in DNA extraction and analysis of hair samples including nuclear and mt-DNA testing. Addresses all forensic aspects of hair evidence including recovery, collection, examination, analysis, testing and presentation of such results in court. A Practical Guide to the Forensic Examination of Hair is a practical reference written for practitioners and promotes the need for quality assurance measures, process standardization and proficiency testing to ensure the scientific reliability of hair examination. The book discusses how to interpret and report on hair findings to impart to investigators, and to the broader legal system, the appropriate weight that should be attributed to hair findings. It provides invaluable methodologies and guidelines that reinforce the ongoing value and validity of hair examinations.

Author : Valerio Causin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319154947

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Polymers on the Crime Scene by Valerio Causin Pdf

This book approaches the analysis of forensic contact traces from a polymer science perspective. The development of characterization methods of new or unusual traces and the improvement of existing protocols is described. The book starts with a general introduction to polymers and the issues related to transfer, persistence and recovery of polymeric traces. The chapters present a distinctive feature of polymers, discussing how it can be measured, what the practical difficulties which can be encountered in the analysis, and how useful that information is for comparison or identification purposes. Practical tips for the realization of the forensic analyses are included.

Author : Rosalind Wolstenholme,Sue Jickells,Shari Forbes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119978282

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Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science by Rosalind Wolstenholme,Sue Jickells,Shari Forbes Pdf

An in-depth text that explores the interface between analytical chemistry and trace evidence Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science is a comprehensive guide written in accessible terms that examines the interface between analytical chemistry and trace evidence in forensic science. With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the text features a detailed introduction analysis in forensic science and then subsequent chapters explore the laboratory techniques grouped by shared operating principles. For each technique, the authors incorporate specific theory, application to forensic analytics, interpretation, forensic specific developments, and illustrative case studies. Forensic techniques covered include UV-Vis and vibrational spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and gas and liquid chromatography. The applications reviewed include evidence types such as fibers, paint, drugs and explosives. The authors highlight data collection, subsequent analysis, what information has been obtained and what this means in the context of a case. The text shows how analytical chemistry and trace evidence can problem solve the nature of much of forensic analysis. This important text: Puts the focus on trace evidence and analytical science Contains case studies that illustrate theory in practice Includes contributions from experts on the topics of instrumentation, theory, and case examples Explores novel and future applications for analytical techniques Written for undergraduate and graduate students in forensic chemistry and forensic practitioners and researchers, Analytical Techniques in Forensic Science offers a text that bridges the gap between introductory textbooks and professional level literature.

Author : P H Greaves,B P Saville
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000144727

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Microscopy of Textile Fibres by P H Greaves,B P Saville Pdf

An up-to-date practical guide to the properties and characteristics of textile fibres, with clear advice on sampling, specimen preparation and examination procedures.