Date of Award
12-1-2022
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College/School/Department
Department of Chemistry
Content Description
1 online resource (iv, 16 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Igor Lednev
Committee Members
Michael Yeung
Keywords
Analysis, Analytical Technique, Evidence, Footwear, Soil, Transfer, Soils, Chemistry, Forensic, Criminal investigation
Subject Categories
Chemistry
Abstract
Traces of soil discovered on a footwear were historically among the first types of evidence used by crime scene investigators. This type of evidence has been rediscovered recently due to the application of powerful analytical techniques providing quantitative characteristics of the soil (bio)chemical composition. Advanced statistical analysis of the quantitative data further improves the probative value of the soil evidence. The article overview main aspects of the emerging techniques for the forensic soil analysis and the factors that challenge data interpretation including mixing, contamination, and composition complexity. Overcoming these issues is crucial for utilizing soil analysis for forensic purposes.
Recommended Citation
Ogilvie, Rhilynn Haley, "Soil from footwear is a newly rediscovered type of forensic evidence due to the application of modern analytical techniques : a review" (2022). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2987.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2987