NCJ Number
86016
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 27 Issue: 4 Dated: (October 1982) Pages: 806-811
Date Published
1982
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The developed method for detecting fingerprints on live human skin involves first fuming the suspected area with iodine, and then placing a 35-mm clear plastic strip with a leuco crystal violet coating and a trace of water over the fumed area.
Abstract
A few seconds later a dark purple reproduction of the ridge pattern develops. It is a stable direct positive and can be mounted in a 35-mm slide mount for direct viewing. Readable prints may be obtained up to 1 h after impression on live human skin and two or three lifts may be obtained from the same print. (Author abstract)