Volume 46 Issue 2 | ASTM J. Forensic Sci.

Research Papers

A New Perspective in the Estimation of Postmortem Interval (PMI) Based on Vitreous [K⁺]

JI Muñoz, M.D., Ph.D., JM Suárez-Peñaranda, M.D., Ph.D., XL Otero, Ph.D., MS Rodríguez-Calvo, M.D., Ph.D., E Costas, M.D., X Miguéns, M.D., L Concheiro, M.D., Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 209–214. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14950J

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View articletitled, A New Perspective in the Estimation of Postmortem Interval (PMI) Based on Vitreous [K+]

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Postmortem Assessment of Fetal Diaphyseal Femoral Length: Validation of a Radiographic Methodology

P Adalian, Ph.D., MD Piercecchi-Marti, M.D., Ph.D., B Bourliere-Najean, M.D., M Panuel, M.D., C Fredouille, M.D., O Dutour, M.D., Ph.D., G Leonetti, M.D., Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 215–219. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14951J

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View articletitled, Postmortem Assessment of Fetal Diaphyseal Femoral Length: Validation of a Radiographic Methodology

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Differences in Osteon Banding Between Human and Nonhuman Bone

DM Mulhern, Ph.D., DH Ubelaker, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 220–222. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14952J

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View articletitled, Differences in Osteon Banding Between Human and Nonhuman Bone

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Examination of Variation in Sternal Rib End Morphology Relevant to Age Assessment

C Yoder, B.A., DH Ubelaker, Ph.D., JF Powell, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 223–227. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14953J

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View articletitled, Examination of Variation in Sternal Rib End Morphology Relevant to Age Assessment

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Macroscopic Characteristics of Hacking Trauma

JH Humphrey, B.A., DL Hutchinson, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 228–233. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14954J

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View articletitled, Macroscopic Characteristics of Hacking Trauma

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Microscopic Characteristics of Hacking Trauma

BK Tucker, M.A., DL Hutchinson, Ph.D., MFG Gilliland, M.D., TM Charles, M.A., HJ Daniel, Ph.D., LD Wolfe, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 234–240. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14955J

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View articletitled, Microscopic Characteristics of Hacking Trauma

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Processes Involved in the Development of Latent Fingerprints Using the Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method

LA Lewis, Ph.D., RW Smithwick, III, Ph.D., GL Devault, B.S., B Bolinger, A.S., SA Lewis, Sr, M.S.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 241–246. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14956J

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View articletitled, Processes Involved in the Development of Latent Fingerprints Using the Cyanoacrylate Fuming Method

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Improved MtDNA Sequence Analysis of Forensic Remains Using a “Mini-Primer Set” Amplification Strategy

MN Gabriel, M.F.S., EF Huffine, M.S., JH Ryan, Ph.D., MM Holland, Ph.D., TJ Parsons, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 247–253. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14957J

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View articletitled, Improved MtDNA Sequence Analysis of Forensic Remains Using a “Mini-Primer Set” Amplification Strategy

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An Environmental Survey Relating to Improvised and Emulsion/Gel Explosives

C Walker, B.Sc., H Cullum, B.Sc., R Hiley, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 254–267. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14958J

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View articletitled, An Environmental Survey Relating to Improvised and Emulsion/Gel Explosives

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Compositional Analysis for Identification of Arson Accelerants by Electron Ionization Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

RP Rodgers, Ph.D., EN Blumer, MA Freitas, Ph.D., AG Marshall, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 268–279. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14959J

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View articletitled, Compositional Analysis for Identification of Arson Accelerants by Electron Ionization Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

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Adhesive Tape Analysis: Establishing the Evidential Value of Specific Techniques

P Maynard, Ph.D., K Gates, B.App.Sc.(Hons.), C Roux, Ph.D., C Lennard, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 280–287. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14960J

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View articletitled, Adhesive Tape Analysis: Establishing the Evidential Value of Specific Techniques

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Enhancement of an Insufficient Dye-Formation in the Ninhydrin Reaction by a Suitable Post Treatment Process

U Ramminger, U Nickel, B Geide

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 288–293. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14961J

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View articletitled, Enhancement of an Insufficient Dye-Formation in the Ninhydrin Reaction by a Suitable Post Treatment Process

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The Application of Signal Detection Theory to Decision-Making in Forensic Science

VL Phillips, Ph.D., MJ Saks, Ph.D., JL Peterson, D.Crim.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 294–308. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14962J

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View articletitled, The Application of Signal Detection Theory to Decision-Making in Forensic Science

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A Classification of Psychological Factors Leading to Violent Behavior in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

JA Silva, M.D., DV Derecho, M.P.H., GB Leong, M.D., R Weinstock, M.D., MM Ferrari, M.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 309–316. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14963J

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View articletitled, A Classification of Psychological Factors Leading to Violent Behavior in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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Multiple-Probe Thermography for Estimating the Postmortem Interval: I. Continuous Monitoring and Data Analysis of Brain, Liver, Rectal and Environmental Temperatures in 117 Forensic Cases

LM Al-Alousi, Ph.D., RA Anderson, Ph.D., DM Worster, B.A., DD Land, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 317–322. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14964J

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View articletitled, Multiple-Probe Thermography for Estimating the Postmortem Interval: I. Continuous Monitoring and Data Analysis of Brain, Liver, Rectal and Environmental Temperatures in 117 Forensic Cases

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Multiple-Probe Thermography for Estimating the Postmortem Interval: II. Practical Versions of the Triple-Exponential Formulae (TEF) for Estimating the Time of Death in the Field

LM Al-Alousi, Ph.D., RA Anderson, Ph.D., DM Worster, B.A., DD Land, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 323–327. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14965J

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View articletitled, Multiple-Probe Thermography for Estimating the Postmortem Interval: II. Practical Versions of the Triple-Exponential Formulae (TEF) for Estimating the Time of Death in the Field

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Immunostaining by Complement C9: A Tool for Early Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction and Application in Forensic Medicine

M-D Piercecchi-Marti, M.D., H Lepidi, M.D., Ph.D., G Leonetti, M.D., Ph.D., O Vire, M.D., F Cianfarani, M.D., Ph.D., J-F Pellissier, M.D., Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 328–334. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14966J

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View articletitled, Immunostaining by Complement C9: A Tool for Early Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction and Application in Forensic Medicine

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Comparison of the Rates of Hydrolysis of Lorazepam-Glucuronide, Oxazepam-Glucuronide and Temazepam-Glucuronide Catalyzed by E. Coli. β-D-Glucuronidase Using the On-line Benzodiazepine Screening Immunoassay on the Roche/Hitachi 917 Analyzer

C Dou, Ph.D., JS Bournique, B.S., MK Zinda, B.S., M Gnezda, Ph.D., AJ McNally, Ph.D., SJ Salamone, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 335–340. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14967J

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View articletitled, Comparison of the Rates of Hydrolysis of Lorazepam-Glucuronide, Oxazepam-Glucuronide and Temazepam-Glucuronide Catalyzed by E. Coli. β-D-Glucuronidase Using the On-line Benzodiazepine Screening Immunoassay on the Roche/Hitachi 917 Analyzer

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Hyperostosis Cranii Ex Vacuo in Adults: A Consequence of Brain Atrophy from Diverse Causes

DA Wolf, M.D., Ph.D., AB Falsetti, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 370–373. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14975J

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View articletitled, Hyperostosis Cranii Ex Vacuo in Adults: A Consequence of Brain Atrophy from Diverse Causes

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The Application of Minisatellite Variant Repeat Mapping by PCR (MVR-PCR) in a Paternity Case Showing False Exclusion Due to STR Mutation

T Yamamoto, Ph.D., K Tamaki, M.D., X-L Huang, M.D., T Yoshimoto, B.S, M Mizutani, M.D., R Uchihi, Ph.D., Y Katsumata, M.D., AJ Jeffreys, D.Phil.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 374–378. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14976J

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View articletitled, The Application of Minisatellite Variant Repeat Mapping by PCR (MVR-PCR) in a Paternity Case Showing False Exclusion Due to STR Mutation

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A Shot Through the Window

BR Burnett, M.S.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 379–385. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14977J

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View articletitled, A Shot Through the Window

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Suicidal Ligature Strangulation: Case Report and Review of the Literature

AR McMaster, M.D., EW Ward, M.D., A Dykeman, B.A., MD Warman

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 386–388. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14978J

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View articletitled, Suicidal Ligature Strangulation: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Fatal Cranial Injuries Caused by an Electric Angle Grinder

N Telmon, M.D., J-P Allery, M.D., V Scolan, D Rougé, M.D., Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 389–391. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14979J

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View articletitled, Fatal Cranial Injuries Caused by an Electric Angle Grinder

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Sudden Death Due to Primary Diffuse Leptomeningeal Gliomatosis

DM Havlik, M.D., MW Becher, M.D., KB Nolte, M.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 392–395. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14980J

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View articletitled, Sudden Death Due to Primary Diffuse Leptomeningeal Gliomatosis

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Post-Traumatic Left Ventricular False Aneurysm

JP Veinot, M.D., V Acharya, M.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 396–398. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14981J

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View articletitled, Post-Traumatic Left Ventricular False Aneurysm

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Death Due to Microvascular Occlusion in Sickle-Cell Trait Following Physical Exertion

DP Wirthwein, M.D., SD Spotswood, M.D., JJ Barnard, M.D., JA Prahlow, M.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 399–401. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14982J

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View articletitled, Death Due to Microvascular Occlusion in Sickle-Cell Trait Following Physical Exertion

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Suicidal Deaths Using Fireworks

JM Blanco-Pampín, M.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 402–405. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14983J

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View articletitled, Suicidal Deaths Using Fireworks

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Carnivore Voiding: A Taphonomic Process with the Potential for the Deposition of Forensic Evidence

TR Pickering, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 406–411. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14984J

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View articletitled, Carnivore Voiding: A Taphonomic Process with the Potential for the Deposition of Forensic Evidence

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Sudden Unexpected Death in a Patient with Splenic Sequestration and Sickle Cell-β⁺-thalassemia Syndrome

KD Hutchins, M.D., SK Ballas, M.D., D Phatak, M.S., GA Natarajan, M.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 412–414. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14985J

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View articletitled, Sudden Unexpected Death in a Patient with Splenic Sequestration and Sickle Cell-β+-thalassemia Syndrome

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Allele Frequency Distributions for Four VNTR Loci in the Chinese Han Population

MY Wu, M.D., GY Sun, Ph.D., DX Huang, Ph.D., L Zhang, Ph.D., YB Chen, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 416. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14987J

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View articletitled, Allele Frequency Distributions for Four VNTR Loci in the Chinese Han Population

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Allele Frequencies for Three STR Loci in a Population Sample from Catalonia (Spain) Using a Simple Manual Triplex PCR Method

M Gené, M.D., Ph.D., N Borrego, Ph.D., E Piqué, Ph.D., R Mazzara, M.D., Ph.D., J Corbella, M.D., Ph.D., E Huguet, M.D., Ph.D., P Moreno, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 417. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14988J

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View articletitled, Allele Frequencies for Three STR Loci in a Population Sample from Catalonia (Spain) Using a Simple Manual Triplex PCR Method

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Distribution of HumHPRTB and HumF13A01 Alleles in Buenos Aires Population (Argentina)

DA Gangitano, M.Sc., MG Garófalo, GJ Juvenal, Ph.D., B Budowle, Ph.D., RA Padula, M.Sc.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14989J

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View articletitled, Distribution of HumHPRTB and HumF13A01 Alleles in Buenos Aires Population (Argentina)

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Technical Notes

Evaluation of Capillary Electrophoresis Performance Through Resolution Measurements

E Buel, Ph.D., M LaFountain, M.S., M Schwartz, Ph.D., M Walkinshaw, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 341–345. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14968J

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View articletitled, Evaluation of Capillary Electrophoresis Performance Through Resolution Measurements

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Identifying Sex Chromosome Abnormalities in Forensic DNA Testing Using Amelogenin and Sex Chromosome Short Tandem Repeats

DR Young, B.S., Z Tun, Ph.D., K Honda, Ph.D., R Matoba, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 346–348. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14969J

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View articletitled, Identifying Sex Chromosome Abnormalities in Forensic DNA Testing Using Amelogenin and Sex Chromosome Short Tandem Repeats

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Cytological Detection of Spermatozoa: Comparison of Three Staining Methods

J-P Allery, M.D., N Telmon, M.D., R Mieusset, M.D., Ph.D., A Blanc, M.D., D Rougé, M.D., Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 349–351. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14970J

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View articletitled, Cytological Detection of Spermatozoa: Comparison of Three Staining Methods

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An Assessment of Four Solvents for the Recovery of 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile and Capsaicins from “CS” and “Pepper” Type Lachrymator Sprays, and an Examination of Their Persistence on Cotton Fabric

K Lewis, M.Sc., RJ Lewis, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 352–355. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14971J

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View articletitled, An Assessment of Four Solvents for the Recovery of 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile and Capsaicins from “CS” and “Pepper” Type Lachrymator Sprays, and an Examination of Their Persistence on Cotton Fabric

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Absorption of Ignitable Liquids into Polyethylene/Polyvinylidine Dichloride Bags

MJ Kocisko, M.F.S.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 356–362. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14972J

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View articletitled, Absorption of Ignitable Liquids into Polyethylene/Polyvinylidine Dichloride Bags

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Stature Estimation from Radiographically Determined Long Bone Length in a Spanish Population Sample

JI Muñoz, M.D., Ph.D., M Liñares-Iglesias, M.D., JM Suárez-Peñaranda, M.D., Ph.D., M Mayo, M.D., X Miguéns, M.D., MS Rodríguez-Calvo, M.D., Ph.D., L Concheiro, M.D., Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 363–366. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14973J

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View articletitled, Stature Estimation from Radiographically Determined Long Bone Length in a Spanish Population Sample

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Survey of Stalking at WPI

JJ LeBlanc, GJ Levesque, JB Richardson, M.S., LH Berka, Ph.D.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 367–369. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14974J

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View articletitled, Survey of Stalking at WPI

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Editorial

President's Message

MF Ernst, B.L.S.

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 415. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14986J

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J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 419–420. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14990J

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Miscellaneous Information

J. Forensic Sci.. March 2001, 46(2): 421. doi: https://doi.org/10.1520/JFS14991J

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