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Researchers Lift Fingerprints From Clothing
cylonlover writes "Refining an existing technique that's been used to successfully recover fingerprint detail from smooth objects such as glass and plastic, forensic scientists have managed to create a kind of photo negative of fingerprint impressions on fabric. It's a bit hit and miss at the moment, but even when clear ridge detail isn't retrieved, the technique could still prove useful to investigators looking for other evidence."
It never occurred to me that they COULDN'T do so. at least that's the way I always planned my crimes
Test the inside of OJ's bloody glove.
I believe this is the same technique Jesus used to create the Shroud of Turin. (~)
Not really that smart - just look for the people with burnt clothes!