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Forensic implications of biting behavior: a conceptually underdeveloped area of investigation.

Webb D, Sweet D, Hinman D, Pretty IA

J Forensic Sci. 2002;47( 1):103-6.

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Abstract

Within the context of a criminal investigation the human bitemark traditionally provides the forensic dentist with both physical and biological evidence. In recent years, however, examples exist where in addition to discussing physical and biological evidence, expert witnesses have also testified in court regarding the behavioral aspects of biting behavior. Interested in this additional source of evidence, the authors reviewed the research literature from which biting behavior could be explained. The review found a hiatus of empirical knowledge in this respect, with only two papers seemingly related to the topic. With this dearth of knowledge in mind, the authors present a framework for further analysis and tentatively suggest reasons for biting behaviors, using a range of psychological models. The article ends with a cautionary note that vague and often misleading behavioral assumptions must not be applied to bitemark testimony until further data are available.

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United States
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47( 1)
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103
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6
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103-6
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Active

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Manchester eScholar ID:
uk-ac-man-scw:1d8848
Created:
29th August, 2009, 14:41:03
Last modified:
29th August, 2009, 14:41:03

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