The impact of deposition area and time on Touch DNA collected from fabric

Abstract Touched items at crime scenes are frequently analysed to help link suspects crimes, for example, Touch DNA is collected from victims' clothes in cases such as sexual assault, homicide, theft etc. Tape lifting the preferred collection method of choice trace clothes, fabric and porous surfaces paper, therefore this study investigated impact deposition area time on using minitapes. The amount was significantly affected by (p < 0.05), 0.05) interaction between with quantity decreasing over time. Also, buttocks trouser compared chest more prone friction an activity like repeatedly sitting different which reduces available. In conclusion, it effective collect victim soon possible after committed.