Trace Evidence

Collection and Examination of Microtraces

Soil Analysis and Comparison

1. • Density
   

2. • Size comparison
   

3. • Mineral analysis
   

4. • pH
   

5. • Saccharide content
   

6. • Enzymatic characteristics
   

Glass Analysis and Comparison

1. • Density
   

2. • Type
   

3. • Light Transmittance
   

Hair Analysis and Comparison

1. • Speciation
   

2. • Human hair identification / body vs. head
   

3. • Genomic DNA on root
   

4. • Race
   

5. • Color / treatment
   

Fiber Analysis and Comparison

1. • Identification - type
   

2. • Comparison of dyes