DAMAGE TO A WIRE SECURITY SCREEN - ADAPTING THE PRINCIPLES OF CLOTHING DAMAGE ANALYSIS

The analysis of damage to a wire security door in a homicide investiga tion is described. The principles of damage analysis to fabric weaves were utilized in the examination of the open mesh wires. The results s upported only one of the two alternative scenarios proposed to account for the damage. The findings illustrate that valuable information fro m damage analysis may still be obtained from textile products traditio nally only considered suitable for toolmark or physical fit evidence.