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Estimation of Stature from Shoeprint Length in Central Indian Population

Bimbisar Mukherjee, Divyesh Saxena, Raviprakash Meshram, Pradeep Kumar Mishra

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 11(4):p 225-228, Oct-Dec 2018. | DOI: 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.11418.1

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Received : October 23, 2018         Accepted : November 14, 2018          Published : December 30, 2018

Abstract

Shoeprints are one of the important trace evidences that are often overlooked at the crime scene. They may provide investigative leads in identification of the accused. This study aims to determine the relationship between shoeprint length and stature amongst Central Indian population. A total of 500 subjects comprising 250 males and 250 females, aged between 18 to 50 years, natives of Madhya Pradesh, a Central Indian state were selected for this study. The height and length of their shoeprints were recorded and a regression equation was devised along with multiplication factors. We found that as the length of the shoeprint increased there was an increase in the height of the individual representing a positive correlation between the two variables (r = +0.757 for males and r = + 0.887 for females).

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This research received no funding.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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October 23, 2018 November 14, 2018 December 30, 2018
DOI: 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.11418.1

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StatureShoeprint LengthCentral India

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Received October 23, 2018
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