2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2015.10.010
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On the effect of shooting distance, ballistic model construction, doping and weapon type on the simultaneous analysis of DNA and RNA from backspatter recovered from inside surfaces of firearms

Abstract: Investigations at crime scenes after criminal acts involving gunshot injuries have occurred often encompass the analysis of traces of blood and so-called backspatter. Molecular genetic analysis of backspatter generated by contact shots and shots from very short distances has already been demonstrated to critically contribute to victim identification and the reconstruction of firearm-related crimes. Herein, we investigated the effect of several combinations of shooting distances and types of firearms on backspa… Show more

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“…With the prevalence of firearms throughout the world combined with the fact that firearms are inherently weapons, it is no surprise that firearms of all types are often submitted as evidence for DNA processing. As such, some research into the DNA collected from firearms and ammunition has already been conducted [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. However, given the large quantities of firearms in the world, combined with their frequent association with crime, it is surprising that more research has not been published to date.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With the prevalence of firearms throughout the world combined with the fact that firearms are inherently weapons, it is no surprise that firearms of all types are often submitted as evidence for DNA processing. As such, some research into the DNA collected from firearms and ammunition has already been conducted [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. However, given the large quantities of firearms in the world, combined with their frequent association with crime, it is surprising that more research has not been published to date.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%