Journal of Forensic Research

Deparment of Bio Science and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, India

Publications

• Review Article   
  Forensic Identity of the Unknown
  Author(s): Kavya Sri* and Kowdi Manisha
  
  Forensic art is a technique of reconstruction using little or no evidence available to solve a certain case. Usually, it is carried out by reconstructing tissues on the skulls for the identification. Forensic art is basically divided into few categories including composite imagery, image modification/identification, demonstrative evidence and reconstruction/post mortem drawing which is then further divided into 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional. The forensic facial sketches include the forensic and composite sketches. The facial reconstruction basically involves five principles including ear location, mouth width, eyeball to orbit relation, nose tip shape, ear length. Initially Welcker facial reconstruction technique was used but later being taken over by 3D computerized facial reconstruction technology. The procedure involves technical phase of reconstruction, then followed by developm.. Read More»
  DOI: 37421/2157-7145.2022.13.506

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