ABSTRACT

Experts in the field of bitemark evidence confront complexities ranging from the identification and collection of evidence, to microscopic analysis, to legal implications and courtroom admissibility. Now in its second edition, Bitemark Evidence reflects the knowledge, training, experience, opinions, and research of 27 authors from around the world

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Section I. A Historical Perspective

chapter 1|20 pages

History of Bitemark Evidence

part |2 pages

Section III. Description of the Bitemark

chapter 5|14 pages

The Nature of Bitemarks

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Section IV. Collection of Bitemark Evidence: A: Noninvasive Analyses

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Section IV. Collection of Bitemark Evidence: B: Invasive Analyses

chapter 14|28 pages

Tissue Specimens

chapter 15|12 pages

Histology and Timing of Injury

part |2 pages

Section V. Bitemark Variables and Cases

part |2 pages

Section VII. Collection of Evidence from the Suspect

chapter 24|6 pages

The Suspect

chapter 25|22 pages

Methods of Comparison

part |2 pages

Section IX. The Reports

chapter 26|4 pages

Bitemark Report

part |2 pages

Section X. Prevention and Contamination

chapter 27|6 pages

Precautionary Measures

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Section XI. Legal Considerations and the Courtroom