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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Forensic toolmark analysis compares crime scene marks to suspect tools.
  • Current methods often involve testing on soft metals, with wax suggested as an alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of wax at different temperatures for forensic toolmark comparison.
  • To determine optimal conditions for generating clear and high-quality toolmark impressions.

Main Methods:

  • Testing tool striations on wax at various temperatures.
  • Comparing the quality of marks produced under different thermal conditions.

Main Results:

  • Wax is a viable material for forensic toolmark analysis.
  • Optimal results are achieved when wax is cooled to -18°C.
  • Cooled wax (at -18°C) provides clear, non-smearing, and non-sticky impressions.

Conclusions:

  • Cooled wax at -18°C significantly improves the quality of forensic toolmark impressions.
  • This method offers a more effective alternative for toolmark examination and comparison.