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Physical match of fragmented bullets

Klein¹, Nedivi, Silverwater

¹Division of Criminal Identification and Forensic Science, Israel National Police HQ, Jerusalem.

Journal of Forensic Sciences

|June 16, 2000

Summary

Physical matching of fragmented bullets helps determine their origin. Tool mark comparison then links bullets to specific firearms for forensic analysis.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Materials Science
Ballistics

Background:

Fragmented bullets pose challenges in forensic investigations.
Conventional methods like tool mark analysis are crucial but can be enhanced.

Purpose of the Study:

To adapt physical matching techniques for fragmented bullet analysis.
To establish a comprehensive approach for bullet origin determination.

Main Methods:

Applying physical matching principles, similar to those used for plastic and glass, to fragmented bullet fragments.
Utilizing conventional tool mark comparison to link bullets to their firearm of origin.

Main Results:

Physical matching successfully determined common origin for fragmented bullets.
The combined approach offers a robust method for forensic ballistics.

Conclusions:

Physical matching is a viable technique for fragmented bullet analysis.
Integrating physical matching with tool mark analysis improves firearm identification accuracy.

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