Abstract

A fingerprint is a unique impression left by the friction ridges from fingers of our hand. The type of fingerprints at a crime scene is an important evidence in the field of forensic science. Many unique characteristics of the human body are like the fingerprints: our DNA, palm print, iris pattern, voice etc. So a fingerprint is a unique characteristic of the human body and every human has different fingerprint. This is true even in identical twins. Mayer, a German doctor and anatomist, was the first to write that friction ridge skin is unique. The fingerprint is the most important evidence at crime scenes for identification of the criminal. It offers clinching evidence in the criminal justice system. For latent/invisible fingerprint impressions recovery, we used mainly five types of Burnt Paper Powders to easily recover the impression by using this new method. Fine powder of burnt paper combined with fatty-acid and oil present in the sweat of a fingerprint even latent fingerprint patterns can be seen using burnt paper powder on the surface. Studies show that it delivers perfect results on various surfaces with clear fingerprint impression and ridges.

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