[The comprehensive forensic expertise of the images of the human physical appearance]

The present study addresses the complicated borderline problems facing researchers of human images obtained with the use of photographic and videotechnical means and methods that imply the necessity of the combined application of the knowledge of different aspects of forensic medical and criminalistics expertises. The fundamental principles of comprehensive investigations and expertises are defined. The theoretical substantiation is provided for the performance of the combined forensic medical expertises and forensic facial reconstruction based on the concrete examples from expert practice. Special attention is given to the schedule and conduction of such examinations. It is demonstrated that only the joint analysis of all characteristic features revealed by different specialists allows for a definitive expert conclusion of evidentiary value.