JASTEE

Message from the Editor

The Journal of the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (JASTEE) is always on the lookout for high quality contributions. If you have been sitting on a great idea for a paper, or if you presented at one of the past regional forensic association meetings or trace evidence symposia but have never written up your paper for publication, now is the time to act. Everyone benefits when these papers are published and shared with the broader community through a peer reviewed format. We have big plans for JASTEE, but we cannot do it alone, so get writing, and contact Heidi Prough if you have any questions at ProughH@michigan.gov.

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Article Title Authors Keywords Year Month Issue
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Infrared Analysis of Textile Fibers SWGMAT None 2015 January 6-1
Differentiation of Architectural Paint by Sheen Using Reflectance Spectroscopy Alethea Morris, Lawrence Quarino, Daniel Rothenberg, Matthew Kieber Paint, Reflectance Spectroscopy, Multivariate Statistics 2025 January XX
Duct Tape Sourcing Examinations: Developing Investigative Leads using Multiple Resources Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter Duct Tapes, Sourcing, FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, Py-GC/MS, Reference Collections 2013 January 4-1
Intra-Roll and Intra-Jumbo Roll Variation of Duct Tapes Andria H. Mehltretter, Diana M. Wright, Joshua R. Dettman, Michael A. Smith Duct Tape, Variation, Stereomicroscopy, Scrim Count, Width, Thickness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, Jumbo Roll 2015 January 6-1
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Fabric and Cordage SWGMAT None 2015 January 6-1
Measurement and Variation of UV Absorbers within Multi-Year Samples of Automotive Clear Coat Paint Steven Stone, Margaret Barber, Ronald Wojciechowski, Paul Martin None 2013 January 4-1
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis Steven Stone Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM 2015 January 6-1
A Method for Isolating Very Small Particles from Plastic Explosive Samples Andrew M. Bowen Composition C4, Dust, Explosives, Forensic Investigation, Plastic Explosives, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Provenance, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Small Particles, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) 2013 January 4-1
Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman 2015 January 6-1
Comparison of Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Fibers using FTIR and Melting Point Analysis Anne E. Kisler-Rao Fiber, Nylon, Polyester, Olefin, FTIR, Melting Point 2015 January 6-1
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Paint Examinations SWGMAT None 2014 January 5-1
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy 2015 January 6-1
Standard Guide for Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography and Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2014 January 5-1
Synthetic Wig Fibers: Analysis & Differentiation from Human Hairs Holly Long, Sarah Walbridge-Jones, Kacie Lundgren Wigs, Wig Fibers, Hairs, MSP, FTIR, Cross-sections, Scale Casts, PLM, Microscopy 2014 January 5-1
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2014 January 5-1
Case Study: Expectations and Interpretations of an Alternate Known Fiber Sample Michael J. Bertocchi Fiber Comparison, Alternate Known Sample, Microspectrophotometry (MSP) 2024 February 13-1
A Low-Cost Fiber Optic Visible Microspectrometer for the Small Forensic Science Laboratory Thomas A. Kubic, Mircea A. Comanescu, Tiffany J. Millett microspectrophotometer, forensics, forensic science, criminalistics, fibers, glass, polarized light, microscopy, color, metamerism 2024 February 13-1
In-house Validation of Classification of Glass Type by Assessment of XRF Elemental Ratios Kris Gates, Carly Sizelove, Anne Young Glass, Classification, X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Sheet, Container 2024 February 13-1
Evaluation of Duct Tape Physical Characteristics: Part I - Within-Roll Variability Kiersten LaPorte, Robyn Weimer forensic science, trace evidence, duct tape, within-roll variability, physical characteristics 2017 March 7-1
The Differences Between Refractive Index Measurements of the External Surface and Bulk Area of Container Glass Joseph Insana, Patrick Buzzini forensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) methodforensic science, trace evidence, glass evidence, container glass, sampling, refractive index measurement, glass refractive index measurement (GRIM), phase contrast microscopy (PCM), filing of glass (FoG) method 2017 March 7-1
Evaluation of Refractive Index Values for Permount® Larry Peterson Permount®, Refractive Index 2017 March 7-1
Variability of Refractive Index and Thickness of Tempered Glass throughout an Automotive Window Michael Trimpe, Josi Sammarco Glass, Refractive index, Thickness, Tempered, Automotive window, Variation 2017 March 7-1
Differential Sampling of Contact Surfaces of Footwear to Separate Fractions of Loosely, Moderately and Tightly Held Particles David A. Stoney, Paul L. Stoney Differential Sampling, Footwear, Contact Surfaces, Particles 2017 March 7-1
Determining the Influence of Organic Content on the Persistence of Soil Trace Evidence Ashley Buchman, Brittany Claassen, Jennifer Bonetti, Lawrence Quarino, Andra Lewis Soil Persistence; Soil Organic Content; Footwear 2026 May XX
Identification of General Unknowns Andrew M. Bowen General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry 2010 June 1-1
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update Larry K. Peterson Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood 2010 June 1-1
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence 2010 June 1-1
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant Christopher R. Bommarito Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers 2010 June 1-1
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs 2010 June 1-1
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat 2010 June 1-1
Seeing Color: Practical Methods in Pigment Microscopy Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik Pigments, Paints, Fibers, Cosmetics, Forensic, Trace Evidence, Automotive, Architectural, Cross Sections, Smears, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) 2015 July 6-2
The Effect of Pigment Type on Pigment Variation due to Differential Mixing in Spray Paints Kris M. Gates Paint, Spray Paint, FT-IR, Pigments, Heterogeneity, Sublimation 2015 July 6-2
Evaluation of Automotive Lenses for Forensic Applications by FTIR, PGC, and Raman Spectroscopy Susan T. Gross, Robert Duevel, Jeffrey Wilson, José R. Almirall Forensic Science, Plastics, Taillights, Automotive Lenses 2015 July 6-2
Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson 2015 July 6-2
Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall None 2012 August 3-1
Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis 2012 August 3-1
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy 2012 August 3-1
Glycol Ethers: A New Category of Oxygenated Solvents Encountered in Fire Debris Samples Troy Ernst, Kevin Streeter Fire Debris, Oxygenated Solvents, Glycol Ethers, DOWANOL, Scented Oils, Air Fresheners, GC/MS 2013 August 4-2
The Evidential Value of Fibers Used in Hi-Vis Workwear T. Coyle, C. Shaw, L. Stevens Hi-Vis, Fiber, Evidential Value, Polyester 2013 August 4-2
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy 2013 August 4-2
Study of Transfer and Persistence of Glass in a Mock Kidnapping Case Katrina Rupert, Mandy Ho, Tatiana Trejos Glass Evidence, Glass Persistence, Glass Transfer, Trace Evidence, Vehicle Glass 2018 November 8-1
Little Variation Exists Between Laboratory Procedures for the Microscopical Examination of Human Hair Nancy E. Murphy, Amy Reynolds, Adam B. Hall Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Microscopical Hair Examination 2018 November 8-1
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis 2018 November 8-1
Detection of Bullet v. Nail Damage to Textile Fabrics Using Polarized Light Microscopy Katherine A. Roberts, Gregory Hogrebe, Galyn Fischer, Amanda R. Davis Textile Fabrics, Ductile Fracture, Bullet and Nail Hole Damage, Fiber-end Deformation, Polarized Light Microscopy 2018 November 8-1
Guideline for Forensic Examination of Pressure Sensitive Tapes SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Light Microscopy in Forensic Examinations of Tape Components SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
The Effects of Cyanoacrylate Fuming and Fluorescent Dye Staining on Forensic Tape Analysis Natasha Neel, Andrew J. McIntyre Cyanoacrylate, Rhodamine 6G, Duct Tape, Black Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Packaging Tape, Physical Matches, FTIR 2010 December 1-2