Forensic Examination of Odor Traces: Genesis and Current Status. In Memory of V.I. Starovoitov
https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2024-3-79-87
Abstract
In recent years, forensic examination of odor traces (odorprints) has been increasingly commissioned in investigative practice. But the demand does not remove the issues of the name for the analysis, the definition of its object, tasks and place in the system of forensic examinations, the solution of which directly affects its purpose and production. In addition, there are some scientific disputes on the possibility and expediency of conducting a forensic analysis of odor traces and the evidentiary value of its results. The author gives a brief overview of the origin and development of this type of forensic examination, provides arguments and counterarguments regarding its conduct. The analysis of scientific literature has shown the need for a clear definition of the name of the examination – forensic examination of odor traces, as well as for designation of objects of this type of study – odor traces in the form of odorous substances. According to the author, forensic analysis of human odor traces is a type of examination included in the genus of forensic biological examinations of human tissues and secretions within the class of forensic biological examinations.
About the Author
O. G. D’yakonova
Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
D’yakonova Oksana Gennadievna – Doctor of Sciences (Law), Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Forensic Expertise
Moscow 125993
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D’yakonova O.G. Forensic Examination of Odor Traces: Genesis and Current Status. In Memory of V.I. Starovoitov. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science. 2024;19(3):79-87. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2024-3-79-87
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