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CASE OF IDENTIFICATION OF SNEAKERS BY TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS OF THE REMAINING TRACES ON THE BODY OF THE DECEASED

At. Christov, T. Kiryakova, Al. Alexandrov, D. Nikolov, St. Hristov


We present a case of murder with a blunt object. On the body of the deceased were identified specific traces in the form of suffusions. Four people were suspected for the murder. During the investigative four pairs of sneakers were obtained. A full forensic examination was performed which excluded three of the four pairs of suspected shoes. The forth pair was a match. This kind of research is extremely important in forensic practice and theory, as they allow forensic experts to identify the objects that left specific traces on the body of a victim or deceased. They are also extremely important during investigation of criminal offenses, especially when there is more than one suspect.