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Methods of analysis of bite marks

Dr Pratik Tarvadi, Dr Richard Bassed, VIFM, Methods of bite mark analysis, overlay method, direct comparison, hand tracing overlay.

In this video, Dr Tarvadi and Dr Bassed discuss the various methods of bite mark analysis and their limitations.

In the comments section below, tell us if you have seen any of these methods being used in casework or referred to in court decisions involving bite mark evidence.

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