Tag: gunshot residue

Bullet Wipe and Metal Transfer: A Guide to Forensic Casework Interpretation

Bullet Wipe and Metal Transfer: A Guide to Forensic Casework Interpretation

Expert breakdown of bullet wipe and metal transfer in forensic casework. Learn how to interpret residue rings and polymer marks to reconstruct shooting incidents.

Silencer Forensics: How Baffles and Wipe Evidence Reveal Suppressed Firearm Use

Silencer Forensics: How Baffles and Wipe Evidence Reveal Suppressed Firearm Use

Silencer forensics reveals how suppressors alter gunshot residue patterns, leaving behind unique traces like iron swarf and compressed lead distributions. Modern tools like XRF are helping investigators detect suppressed firearms with new accuracy.