The Disclosure of a Murder Case Using Fingerprint Identification Method: An Alternative

Authors

  • Randy Pradityo Universitas Bengkulu Author
  • Herlambang Herlambang Universitas Bengkulu Author
  • Helda Rahmasari Universitas Bengkulu Author
  • Galih Purwo Bengkulu Regional Police Department Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/ulj.v8i2.37282

Abstract

This study aims to identify the function and role of fingerprints as a tool in the disclosures of a crime and the identification of the victim and suspect. It was conducted in the jurisdiction of the Bengkulu Regional Police. Data were collected data by direct interviews and documentation. Data were analyzed using qualitative techniques and then presented descriptively by providing descriptions and explanations in accordance with the problems of the study. The results showed that the function and role of fingerprint identification to scientifically disclose the victim and suspect of a crime was very important. Fingerprint identification functions as a tool or evidence for investigators to first determine and narrow the investigation.

Published

2022-10-31

Article ID

37282

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022): October, 2022

Section

Research Articles

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