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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Chemistry
  • Trace Evidence Analysis

Background:

  • Fingermarks are crucial forensic evidence due to their unique ridge patterns for individualization.
  • Beyond ridge patterns, fingermarks contain diverse endogenous and exogenous chemical components.
  • These chemical components offer potential for extracting additional donor information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the types of information obtainable from fingermark chemical composition.
  • To provide an overview of available techniques for fingermark analysis.
  • To discuss the potential of donor profiling from fingermarks and contact traces.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on fingermark composition and analysis.
  • Synthesis of information on various analytical techniques and their applications.
  • Discussion of the capabilities and limitations of current methods.

Main Results:

  • Fingermarks contain a wealth of chemical information beyond their physical patterns.
  • Various analytical techniques can be employed to detect and analyze these chemical components.
  • Donor profiling from fingermarks can enhance evidential value and aid crime scene investigations.

Conclusions:

  • Chemical analysis of fingermarks enables donor profiling, providing valuable forensic insights.
  • Donor profiling can be applied to partial or distorted fingermarks, expanding investigative possibilities.
  • Future advancements are expected to further integrate donor profiling from contact traces into forensic practices.