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Statistical Approaches to Type Determination of the Ejector Marks on Cartridge Cases

  • Autores: Eric M Warren, H. David Sheets
  • Localización: Journal of forensic sciences, ISSN-e 1556-4029, ISSN 0022-1198, Vol. 63, Nº. 2, 2018, págs. 431-439
  • Idioma: inglés
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    • While type determination on bullets has been performed for over a century, type determination on cartridge cases is often overlooked. Presented here is an example of type determination of ejector marks on cartridge cases from Glock and Smith & Wesson Sigma series pistols using Naïve Bayes and Random Forest classification methods. The shapes of ejector marks were captured from images of testfired cartridge cases and subjected to multivariate analysis. Naïve Bayes and Random Forest methods were used to assign the ejector shapes to the correct class of firearm with success rates as high as 98%. This method is easily implemented with equipment already available in crime laboratories and can serve as an investigative lead in the form of a list of firearms that could have fired the evidence. Paired with the FBI’s General Rifling Characteristics (GRC) database, this could be an invaluable resource for firearm evidence at crime scenes.


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