The development of latent fingerprints on human skin: the iodine-silver plate transfer method

J Forensic Sci. 1977 Jul;22(3):599-605.

Abstract

With the iodine-silver plate transfer method latent fingerprints on human skin can be developed. The continuation of experiments leading to the eventual application to a bona fide case processed through a judicial system will indicate the "arrival" of a new and useful tool for the law enforcement officer in identifying the perpetrators of our more serious crimes.

MeSH terms

  • Dermatoglyphics*
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Humans
  • Iodine*
  • Photochemistry
  • Photography
  • Silver*
  • Skin*

Substances

  • Silver
  • Iodine