Forensic Analysis of Tattoos and Tattoo Inks

Forensic Analysis of Tattoos and Tattoo Inks is a comprehensive resource on the analysis of tattoo inks and their use in forensic investigations and criminalistics. It covers the history of tattoos, identification methods, and the scientific evaluation of tattoo inks. The book provides a thorough analytical method to conform to laboratory accreditation standards and legal standards and demonstrates how routine scientific inquiry can be applied to tattoo evidence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Forensic Analysis of Tattoos and Tattoo Inks is a comprehensive resource that delves into the examination of tattoo inks and their utilization as a valuable tool in forensic investigations and criminalistics. The book begins by tracing the historical origins and evolution of tattoos and tattoo inks, exploring their role in identifying individuals throughout different eras. It then presents various methods for identifying individuals through tattoos on charred, decomposed, mummified, or otherwise unidentifiable remains, both in criminal investigations and mass disasters.

This book offers a profound understanding of the tattooing process and its significance in criminological inquiry and legal matters. It employs a scientific approach to evaluate tattoo inks, documenting their physical, microscopic, and spectroscopic properties. By identifying the optical and chemical characteristics of the various pigments found in these inks, it establishes a rigorous analytical method that adheres to current laboratory accreditation standards and satisfies legal requirements such as Frye, Daubert, and the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Forensic Analysis of Tattoos and Inks demonstrates how routine scientific inquiry can be integrated into the analysis of tattoo evidence, providing an objective component to interpretation, identification, and individualization of tattoos and tattoo inks in investigations. It presents the science and chemistry of tattoos and tattoo inks as a reliable tool in forensic casework and other related criminal and legal matters. By exploring the intricate details of tattoo inks and their forensic applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for law enforcement professionals, forensic scientists, and researchers interested in advancing the field of tattoo forensics.

Weight: 703g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367778439