Bite mark evidence: a case report using accepted and new techniques.
A case report of murder involving bite marks on the victim is presented. The bite mark examination procedures are outlined. Microbiologic and histologic/histochemical techniques are used to further delineate the nature of the bite marks and to aid in the identification of the murderer. Preparation and presentation of evidence are discussed.
D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000473:pathology*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D001940:Breast / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans