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Effect of liner properties on the analysis of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) analogs
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and analogs are psychedelic drugs commonly submitted to forensic chemistry laboratories. These drugs are often present on items of evidence at low concentrations, requiring sensitive analyses to positively identify their presence. The injection po...
Synthesis, characterization, and binding interactions of rhodanine‐3‐acetic acid‐based...
Latent fingerprints constitute a cornerstone of forensic identification. However, their visualization is a technical challenge — highly dependent on the nature of the surface from where fingerprints are collected, environmental exposure, and the detection agent applied. Herein,...
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Attenuated total reflection Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy and chemometric...
The present study expands upon previous studies by employing attenuated total reflection Fourier‐transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy as a nondestructive technique for estimating the time since deposition (TSD) of blood traces on common fabrics and household items. Initial ...
Identification of N‐pyrrolidino protonitazene in suspect tablets encountered at an...
One of the United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) National Forensic Chemistry Center (NFCC) international mail facility (IMF) satellite laboratories received suspect light blue, round tablets debossed with "PERCOCET 5" on one side and half score on the ...
Sibling incest resulting in pregnancy: A forensic case study of paternal neglect and...
This case report presents a rare incident of sibling incest resulting in pregnancy, occurring within a context of paternal neglect and inadequate parental supervision. A 14‐year‐old boy, after unsupervised exposure to pornographic content on his father's mobile device, engag...
Forensic analysis of post‐blast residues from lead styphnate‐based primers
Explosions involving primary explosives as the sole energetic material are very uncommon, since such compounds are typically used only to initiate main charges. This case report addresses an unusual blast at a civilian logistics facility, where primer compositions containing lead...
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