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    Journal of Forensic Sciences: Volume 53, Issue 2

    263-516
    March 2008
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Anthropology

Papers

Healing Following Cranial Trauma*

Lenore T. Barbian Ph.D.,  Paul S. Sledzik M.S., 
  • Pages: 263-268
  • First Published: 19 February 2008

Morphometric Criteria for Sexing Juvenile Human Skeletons Using the Ilium

Laura A. Wilson B.Sc.,  Norman MacLeod Ph.D.,  Louise T. Humphrey Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 269-278
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Sequential Monitoring of Burials Containing Small Pig Cadavers Using Ground Penetrating Radar*

John J. Schultz Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 279-287
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Technical Note

Application of the Iscan Method to Two- and Three-Dimensional Imaging of the Sternal End of the Right Fourth Rib*

Fabrice Dedouit M.D.,  Stéphanie Bindel,  David Gainza M.D.,  Anthony Blanc M.D.,  Francis Joffre M.D., Ph.D.,  Daniel Rougé M.D., Ph.D.,  Norbert Telmon M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 288-295
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Criminalistics

Papers

Recovery and Stability of RNA in Vaginal Swabs and Blood, Semen, and Saliva Stains

Mindy Setzer M.S.,  Jane Juusola Ph.D.,  Jack Ballantyne Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 296-305
  • First Published: 19 February 2008

Heteroplasmies Detected in an Amplified Mitochondrial DNA Control Region from a Small Amount of Template

Hiroaki Nakahara,  Kazumasa Sekiguchi Ph.D.,  Kazuhiko Imaizumi Ph.D.,  Natsuko Mizuno,  Kentaro Kasai Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 306-311
  • First Published: 19 February 2008

An Investigation into the Spatial Elemental Distribution Within a Pane of Glass by Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry

John Coumbaros Ph.D.,  John Denman B.Sc. (Hons.),  K. Paul Kirkbride Ph.D.,  G. Stewart Walker Ph.D.,  William Skinner Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 312-320
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Determination of Firing Distance. Lead Analysis on the Target by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)*

Roberto Gagliano-Candela Ph.D.,  Anna P. Colucci Ph.D.,  Salvatore Napoli Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 321-324
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Repeatability and Reproducibility of Earprint Acquisition*

Ivo Alberink Ph.D.,  Arnout Ruifrok Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 325-330
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Technical Notes

Characterization of Deletions in the DYS385 Flanking Region and Null Alleles Associated with AZFc Microdeletions in Koreans

Myung Jin Park M.S.,  Kyoung-Jin Shin Ph.D.,  Na Young Kim M.S.,  Woo Ick Yang M.D.,  Sang-Ho Cho M.D.,  Hwan Young Lee Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 331-334
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Direct STR Amplification from Whole Blood and Blood- or Saliva-Spotted FTA® without DNA Purification*

Su Jeong Park Ph.D.,  Jong Yeol Kim M.S.,  Young Geun Yang Ph.D.,  Seung Hwan Lee Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 335-341
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Y-STR Profiling in Extended Interval (≥3 days) Postcoital Cervicovaginal Samples*

Kathleen A. Mayntz-Press M.S.,  Lynn M. Sims B.S.,  Ashley Hall Ph.D.,  Jack Ballantyne Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 342-348
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Recovery and STR Amplification of DNA from RFLP Membranes*

Shelly A. Steadman M.S.,  J. David McDonald Ph.D.,  John S. Andrews M.S.,  Nigel D. Watson Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 349-358
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Dual Examinations for Identification of Urine as Being of Human Origin and for DNA-Typing from Small Stains of Human Urine

Takehiko Nakazono Ph.D.,  Seiich Kashimura Ph.D.,  Yasuhiko Hayashiba Ph.D.,  Kenji Hara Ph.D.,  Aya Matsusue M.S.,  Christa Augustin Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 359-363
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Dual Fingerprint Reagents with Enhanced Sensitivity: 5-Methoxy- and 5-Methylthioninhydrin

Joseph Almog Ph.D.,  Asne Klein M.Sc.,  Inbal Davidi M.Sc.,  Yaron Cohen M.Sc.,  Myriam Azoury M.Sc.,  Michal Levin-Elad Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 364-368
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Fourier Transform Infrared Reflectance Spectra of Latent Fingerprints: A Biometric Gauge for the Age of an Individual*

April Hemmila B.A.,  Jim McGill Ph.D.,  David Ritter Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 369-376
  • First Published: 19 February 2008

Case Report

An Illicit Love Affair During the Third Reich: Who is My Grandfather?*

Antje Milde-Kellers Ph.D.,  Michael Krawczak Ph.D.,  Christa Augustin Ph.D.,  Kerstin Boomgaarden-Brandes Ph.D.,  Eva Simeoni Ph.D.,  Hans-Jürgen Kaatsch Ph.D.,  Bernd Mühlbauer Ph.D.,  Sven Schuchardt Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 377-379
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

General

Papers

The Impact of Māori Cultural Values on Forensic Science Practice in New Zealand

Maui L. Hudson M.H.Sc.,  Christine A. Allan M.Sc.(Hons),  Keith R. Bedford Ph.D.,  John S. Buckleton Ph.D.,  Keriata Stuart B.A., 
  • Pages: 380-383
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Odor Analysis of Decomposing Buried Human Remains*

Arpad A. Vass Ph.D.,  Rob R. Smith B.S.,  Cyril V. Thompson M.S.,  Michael N. Burnett Ph.D.,  Nishan Dulgerian M.S.,  Brian A. Eckenrode Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 384-391
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Can APB 2000 Be Used to Discern Sincerity of Effort in Unimpaired Subjects from Maximal Performance in Subjects with Shoulder Pain?

Everett B. Lohman III D.P.T.Sc, P.T. O.C.S.,  Donna L. Thorpe Dr.P.H.,  Marilyn Prior M.P.T., P.T.,  James George D.P.T., P.T.,  Jimmy P. Kim D.P.T., P.T., 
  • Pages: 392-396
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Technical Note

Using Ninhydrin to Detect Gravesoil*

David O. Carter Ph.D.,  David Yellowlees Ph.D.,  Mark Tibbett Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 397-400
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Odontology

Paper

Estimating Age in Maori, Pacific Island, and European Children from New Zealand

Raymond TeMoananui B.D.S.,  Jules A. Kieser Ph.D.,  G. Peter Herbison M.Sc.,  Helen M. Liversidge Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 401-404
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Technical Notes

Postmortem Dental Radiography*

Harry H. Mincer D.D.S., Ph.D.,  Jahanzeb Chaudhry B.D.S., M.D.Sc.,  Jane A. Blankenship D.D.S.,  Edgar W. Turner D.D.S., M.S., 
  • Pages: 405-407
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Ultraviolet Illumination as an Adjunctive Aid in Dental Inspection*

Arnold S. Hermanson D.D.S.,  Mary A. Bush D.D.S.,  Raymond G. Miller D.D.S.,  Peter J. Bush B.S., 
  • Pages: 408-411
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Identification of Incinerated Root Canal Filling Materials After Exposure to High Heat Incineration

Joseph D. Bonavilla D.D.S.,  Mary A. Bush D.D.S.,  Peter J. Bush B.S.,  Eugene A. Pantera D.D.S., 
  • Pages: 412-418
  • First Published: 19 February 2008

Analytical Survey of Restorative Resins by SEM/EDS and XRF: Databases for Forensic Purposes*

Mary A. Bush D.D.S.,  Raymond G. Miller D.D.S.,  Ann L. Norrlander D.D.S.,  Peter J. Bush B.S., 
  • Pages: 419-425
  • First Published: 19 February 2008

Yet Another Method for Marking Incisal Edges of Teeth for Bitemark Analysis

Roger D. Metcalf U.D.D.S., 
  • Pages: 426-429
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Questioned Documents

Paper

On the Discriminability of the Handwriting of Twins

Sargur Srihari Ph.D.,  Chen Huang M.S.,  Harish Srinivasan M.S., 
  • Pages: 430-446
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Pathology and Biology

Papers

Toxicology and Circumstances of Death of Homicide Victims in New South Wales, Australia 1996–2005

Shane Darke Ph.D.,  Johan Duflou M.Med.Path. (Forens.), F.R.C.P.A., 
  • Pages: 447-451
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

An Epidemic of Illicit Fentanyl Deaths in Cook County, Illinois: September 2005 through April 2007

J. Scott Denton M.D.,  Edmund R. Donoghue M.D.,  Jennifer McReynolds Ph.D.,  Mitra B. Kalelkar M.D., 
  • Pages: 452-454
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Suicidal Electrocution in Sydney—A 10-Year Case Review*

Peter Chan B.Sc.,  Johan Duflou M.Med., F.R.C.P.A., 
  • Pages: 455-459
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Sarcoidosis and Mechanisms of Unexpected Death

Roger W. Byard M.D.,  Nicholas Manton F.R.C.P.A.,  Michael Tsokos M.D., 
  • Pages: 460-464
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Technical Note

Whole Body Postmortem Angiography with a High Viscosity Contrast Agent Solution Using Poly Ethylene Glycol as Contrast Agent Dissolver

Christian Jackowski M.D.,  Anders Persson M.D., Ph.D.,  Michael J. Thali M.D., 
  • Pages: 465-468
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Case Reports

A Death Due to Perirenal Hematoma Complicating Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy

Koichi Uemura M.D.,  Sayuri Takahashi M.D.,  Kaori Shintani-Ishida M.Sc.,  Makoto Nakajima M.Vet.,  Kanju Saka B.Sc.,  Ken-ichi Yoshida M.D., 
  • Pages: 469-471
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Fatal Postpartum Spontaneous Liver Rupture: Case Report and Literature Review

Bobbie Collett Sutton M.D., Ph.D.,  S. Terence Dunn Ph.D.,  Jeff Landrum,  Greg Mielke M.D., 
  • Pages: 472-475
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

The Black Soldier-fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera, Stratiomyidae), Used to Estimate the Postmortem Interval in a Case in Amapá State, Brazil*

José R. Pujol-Luz Ph.D.,  Pablo Abdon da Costa Francez M.Sc.,  Alexandre Ururahy-Rodrigues M.Sc.,  Reginaldo Constantino Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 476-478
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Cerebral Traumatism With a Playground Rocking Toy Mimicking Shaken Baby Syndrome

Anny Sauvageau M.D., M.Sc.,  André Bourgault M.D.,  Stéphanie Racette M.Sc., 
  • Pages: 479-482
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Toxicology

Paper

A Study of Drug Detection in a Postmortem Pediatric Population

Claire Naso B.S.,  Amanda J. Jenkins Ph.D.,  Douglas Younger III M.B.A., 
  • Pages: 483-490
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Case Reports

A Case of Fatal Aconitine Poisoning by Monkshood Ingestion*

Ravi Pullela B.Sc.,  Lorraine Young B.T.,  Barry Gallagher M.D.,  Simon P. Avis M.D.,  Edward W. Randell Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 491-494
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Concurrent Detection of Heroin, Fentanyl, and Xylazine in Seven Drug-related Deaths Reported from the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office

Stella C. Wong D.O.,  John A. Curtis M.D.,  William E. Wingert Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 495-498
  • First Published: 16 February 2008

Thiodicarb and Methomyl Tissue Distribution in a Fatal Multiple Compounds Poisoning

Guillaume Hoizey Ph.D.,  Frédéric Canas M.D.,  Laurent Binet M.S.,  Matthieu L. Kaltenbach Ph.D.,  Gérard Jeunehomme M.D.,  Marie-Hélène Bernard M.D.,  Denis Lamiable Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 499-502
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Book Reviews

Review of: Investigating Infant Deaths

J. Scott Denton M.D., 
  • Page: 503
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Review of: Drug Abuse Handbook, 2d ed.

Ian R. Tebbett Ph.D., 
  • Page: 504
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Review of: Forensic Investigation of Stolen-Recovered and Other Crime-Related Vehicles

H. Dale Nute Ph.D., 
  • Page: 505
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Review of: Criminal Poisoning: Investigational Guide for Law Enforcement, Toxicologists, Forensic Scientists, and Attorneys, 2nd ed

Sarah Kerrigan Ph.D., 
  • Page: 506
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Review of: Molecular Forensics

Lawrence Kobilinsky Ph.D., 
  • Page: 507
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Review of: Stalking: Psychiatric Perspectives and Practical Approaches

Alex Yufik J.D., Psy.D., 
  • Page: 508
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Review of: Forensic Analysis on the Cutting Edge

Jay A. Siegel Ph.D., 
  • Page: 509
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

For The Records

Allele Frequencies of 15 STR Loci in the Population of the City of Quito, Ecuador

María Atilia Gómez Ph.D.,  María Serena Peñaherrera Ph.D.,  Víctor Aguirre-Tello,  Margarita Vela-Cavinato,  Guillermo Giovambattista Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 510-511
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Y-Chromosome STR Haplotypes in Three Different Population Groups From Ecuador (South America)

Fabricio González-Andrade M.D., Ph.D.,  Dora Sánchez M.Sc.,  Begoña Martínez-Jarreta M.D., Ph.D.,  Bruce Budowle Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 512-514
  • First Published: 24 March 2008

Genetic Data of Six STR Loci of Han Population in Henan Province (Central China)

Zhaoshu Zeng Ph.D,  Xudong Zheng Ph.D.,  Guangzheng Zhang M.D.,  Yunliang Zhu Ph.D.,  Xiansheng Meng M.D.,  Zhide Xiang M.D.,  Baolong Yuan M.D.,  Chunling Wu M.D.,  Ziming Dong M.D., Ph.D., 
  • Pages: 515-516
  • First Published: 24 March 2008