Because the use of radiology in modern forensic medicine has been, until today, mostly
restricted to conventional X-rays, which reduces a 3D body to a 2D projection, a detailed 3D …

Background Three-dimensional scanning and printing technologies have influenced our
society in recent years. It is gaining favour in forensic science and medicine, as the depth …

Multispectral imaging has shown promise in subcutaneous vein detection and localization in
human subjects. While many limitations of single-wavelength methods are addressed in …

Previous chapters in this text have demonstrated some of the applications of three-
dimensional (3D) imaging capture methods including medical imaging (X-ray/CT/MRI), 3D …

Structured light scanning is a noninvasive, accurate, and cost‐effective 3D imaging
technique, but due to reflection issues is yet to be utilized for tool mark analysis on fresh …

Ultraviolet photography can be easily accomplished using standard 35-mm camera
equipment and films, coupled with an ultraviolet pass band filter. The major difference …

Bruises can be important evidence in legal medicine, for example in cases of child abuse.
Optical techniques can be used to discriminate and quantify the chromophores present in …

The lynx, which was reintroduced to Switzerland after being exterminated at the beginning of
the 20th century, is protected by Swiss law. However, poaching occurs from time to time …

The aim of the VIRTOPSY project () is utilizing radiological scanning to push low-tech
documentation and autopsy procedures in a world of high-tech medicine in order to improve …

Biological samples, such as blood, are regularly encountered at violent crime scenes and
successful identification is critical for criminal investigations. Blood is one of the most …