How Fingerprints Actually Identify Suspects

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics
2018
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Fingerprint evidence is a cornerstone of criminal investigation, but it is often misunderstood. An FBI agent explains how fingerprints are really collected, classified, and compared in modern investigations. This session clears up common myths and shows writers how fingerprint analysis actually works in the field and the lab.

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