Bite-mark and footwear impression evidence can be individualized and identify a specific
suspect. However, footwear impressions are more specific than bite marks. Only recently has
bite mark evidence been accepted in the courts.

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Bite mark evidence has been used in courts for a longer period, but both bite mark and footwear impression evidence have faced scrutiny for their reliability in uniquely identifying a specific suspect. The specificity and acceptance of these types of evidence can vary, and recent years have seen more critical evaluation of their use in forensic science.

Bite-Mark and Footwear Impression Evidence Can Be Individualized and Identify