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An Experiment to Explore Persistence of Bullet Striations

Conference/Workshop:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Scientific Meeting
Published: 2019
Primary Author: Heike Hofmann
Secondary Authors: Alicia Carriquiry, Nicholas Lennie
Research Area: Firearms and Toolmarks

After attending this presentation, attendees will better understand study design, 3D imaging, and persistence of bullet striations.
Attendees will also learn about new technologies for comparing bullets using 3D images of land impressions.

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