Inconsistency in opinions of forensic odontologists when considering bite mark evidence

被引:14
作者
Reesu, Gowri Vijay [1 ,2 ,4 ]
Brown, Nathan Lee [1 ,3 ,4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Glamorgan, Fac Hlth Sport & Sci, Forens Odontol Lab, Alfred Wallace Bldg,Upper Glyn Taff Campus, Pontypridd CF37 1DL, M Glam, Wales
[2] Maulana Azad Inst Dent Sci, Dept Forens Odontol, MAMC Complex,BS Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002, India
[3] Apple Dent Practice, 43A Abbotswood, Bristol BS37 4NG, Avon, England
[4] Univ South Wales, Newport, Gwent, Wales
关键词
Forensic science; Forensic odontology; Bite mark; Expert opinion; CADAVER MODEL; UNIQUENESS; BITEMARKS;
D O I
10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.06.002
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律]; R [医药、卫生];
学科分类号
0301 ; 10 ;
摘要
There has been controversy surrounding the principles of bite mark analysis, and also the opinions reached by forensic odontologists. The purpose of this study was to assess the consistency of opinions formed by forensic odontologists, both for individual odontologists after a period of time, and between odontologists. 23 forensic odontologists participated, and opinions on 4 cases per member were requested. The request was then repeated after a 8 week period. Results highlighted an inconsistency in opinions between odontologists, and also an inconsistency in opinion for individual members over time, even for experienced odontologists. Inconsistencies varied from whether the mark could be from human or animal, and also from adult or child. In conclusion, the authors recommend that bite mark evidence should be treated with caution. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:263 / 270
页数:8
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