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Writer's Palmar Impressions

NCJ Number
118056
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 34 Issue: 2 Dated: (March 1989) Pages: 468-474
Author(s)
S C Shimoda; F E Franck
Date Published
1989
Length
7 pages
Annotation
In questioned document cases in which the writing cannot be positively identified, "writer's palm print(s)" can sometimes be developed below the questioned handwriting.
Abstract
The position of a writer's palm print can be used to infer that both the palm print and the handwriting originate from the same hand. (Author abstract)

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