Fingerprints at a crime scene may be formed when fingers are contaminated with foreign material, such as dirt, blood, or grease, or when the fingers are pressed against a plastic material and produce a negative impression of the pattern of the friction ridges.

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Contamination and impression are two common ways fingerprints can be formed at a crime scene.

Fingerprints at a Crime Scene May Be Formed When Fingers