Deparment of Bio Science and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, India
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 fo.. Read More»
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