Fingerprint Evidence in Focus: Heidi Eldridge Clarifies the Science; Luigi Mangioni Case

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Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder, was linked to the crime scene via fingerprints found on a water bottle and an energy bar wrapper. Skeptics questioned the validity of the fingerprint evidence, but forensic expert Heidi Eldridge explained that fingerprints on non-porous surfaces like plastic can last months under favorable conditions. Eldridge also emphasized the importance of strict evidence handling protocols to ensure the integrity of forensic findings.

Link to Bored Panda article: https://www.boredpanda.com/expert-weigh ... gerprints/

About Heidi Eldridge: [url]https://forensicsciences.columbian.gwu. ... dridge/url]

Thanks to Michelle Triplett for bring this article to our attention.