Journal of Forensic Research

C P Ravichandran

Publications

• Research Article
  Radiography Superimposition in Personal Identification - A Case Study Involving Surgical Implants
  Author(s): C Pushparani, C P Ravichandran and K SivakumariC Pushparani, C P Ravichandran and K Sivakumari
  
  Till date, the identity of decomposed corpse is a challenging task in all Forensic Laboratories.DNA typing is the primary technique for personal identification. Using ante-mortem and post-mortem DNA profiles in personal identification is impossible in South Indian population due to non-availability of DNA profile for the existing population. Personal identity of the deceased becomes critical in instances like the absence of parents and children for DNA profile comparison. Skull-photograph superimposition is another technique for personal identification in Forensic Science Laboratories. One-third of the cases received for identification through DNA profiles failed with some technical inabilities. Though superimposition technique is easily available and most pioneering, only  a probable opinion could be arrived from it. But the cou.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7145.1000140

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