Can a Document Examiner Trace the Author of an Anonymous Letter?

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Can a Document Examiner Trace the Author of an Anonymous Letter?

Anonymous letters are some of my favorite cases to work.

Sometimes someone leaves a nasty note on your car and you want to know who did it. That’s just a car — no lasting harm. But then there’s the other end of the spectrum. What about a murder? What about Sirhan Sirhan, and other cases where handwriting became a key piece of evidence?

Famous Anonymous Letter Cases

Remember the JonBenét Ramsey case? That ransom note was, technically, an anonymous letter. Nobody knows who wrote it. Investigators had to run dozens of suspects to see whose handwriting matched. That’s a case I can’t speak about publicly, because I spoke with John Mark Karr — a pretty interesting conversation. His handwriting was the most similar to the ransom note of anyone they looked at. Does being the likely author of the note mean he killed her? That’s the question still hanging in the air thirty years later.

What It Takes to Solve an Anonymous Letter Case

You can determine the authorship of an anonymous letter. You just need the right suspect pool — meaning two or three viable suspects.

This comes up constantly in companies and in HOA disputes — including the kind of homeowners’ association conflicts we see across Collin and Denton County. Somebody needs to know which employee or which neighbor is sending the threats. To get there, and it isn’t cheap, you need both the anonymous letter and handwriting samples from the suspect pool. That might mean employee files from dozens or even hundreds of people, narrowed down to the five or ten who had a reason to write it.

Bart Baggett, forensic document examiner, explains how handwriting analysis unmasks the author of an anonymous letter.

It’s genuinely easy to do when you have enough writing from the suspects and enough writing in the letter. The trouble comes when there isn’t much to work with. I’ve had people say, “Well, it’s a typed letter, and all we have handwritten is a short address and a zip code.” That’s not a lot — especially in printed form.

When the Stakes Are High

Generally it’s three things that solve these cases: the quantity of writing, the quality of writing, and the pool of suspects. We’ve even worked anonymous writing on a bathroom wall. It happens — a student gets accused of writing something, gets suspended, and suddenly their college prospects are on the line. The parents say, “We know he didn’t write that. He told us he didn’t. We need a letter from you to prove it.”

Bart Baggett, forensic document examiner, diagrams the triad of evidence needed for authorship identification: suspect pool, writing quantity, and quality.

Whether or not we can ever share the outcome, the point is that these cases matter enormously to the people living through them. There’s a lot at stake. On a case like this, it’s worth spending thousands of dollars on a forensic handwriting expert — the kind of work we call anonymous letters, or anonymous writing.

Handwriting Experts Inc. — Dallas–Fort Worth
539 W. Commerce St #1396, Dallas, TX 75208-1953
Call or text: 214-614-8122

Have a questioned signature or document? Tell us what you have, and we’ll help you see what the evidence actually shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a document examiner trace the author of an anonymous letter?

Yes — authorship of an anonymous letter can be determined given the right suspect pool of two or three viable suspects, plus the letter itself and handwriting samples from the pool.

What solves anonymous letter cases?

Generally three things: the quantity of writing, the quality of writing, and the pool of suspects. A typed letter with only a short handwritten address and zip code offers very little to work with.

Where do anonymous letter cases come up most?

Constantly in companies and HOA disputes — someone needs to know which employee or neighbor is sending threats. That can mean narrowing employee files from hundreds of people down to the five or ten with a reason to write it.

Are anonymous letter cases worth the cost?

When the stakes are high, yes. Cases range from workplace threats to a student accused of writing on a bathroom wall with college prospects on the line — situations worth spending thousands on a forensic handwriting expert.

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Q37. Can a Document Examiner Prove a Last Will and Testament Is a Fake?

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Can a Document Examiner Prove a Last Will and Testament Is a Fake?

Yes, absolutely. My name is Bart Baggett. I’m a forensic document examiner, and I’ve trained dozens of people around the world to do this work too. What we do, at the core, is determine whether a document is fake.

Why Wills Get Contested

A last will and testament — along with trust documents and health directives — is how people make sure their assets reach the right hands after they’re gone. Good estate planning keeps that clear. But when it isn’t clear, or when someone decides to muddy it on purpose, that’s where I come in.

The reason I get hired so often for wills is simple: people are angry. Kids, nephews, ex-girlfriends, ex-wives — angry enough to file an injunction and stand in front of a judge saying, “I want that person’s things. He loved me more.” Sometimes it’s second- or third-generation children: “He wrote me this will and cut all of you out. You guys are jerks.”

Bart Baggett forensic document examiner analyzing a trembling signature on a suspected forged will.

More common, though, is the caregiver. The person taking care of the old man or woman says, “You all haven’t been around in years. You’re off in South Dakota. You don’t need the money.” It’s a story I hear constantly — the caregiver who feels uncompensated and overlooked, who talks themselves into believing they deserve more. So they justify it, and they create a fake will. They end up typing “Will” across the documents. A lot goes wrong with wills and testaments.

What a Forensic Examiner Actually Examines

The signature is the main piece of evidence on the signature page — but it’s not the only one. One reason judges and attorneys want me to review every page of a will or trust is that the third or fourth page may have been changed. That’s where the details live: the car, the motorcycle, the Shelby Mustang, the named trustee. The most important details are the ones most likely to be altered.

A page might have been swapped out entirely. So you look at the fonts, the lettering, the age of the paper — even the staple holes.

Bart Baggett forensic document examiner infographic showing how experts detect a forged will using physical and forensic clues.

How the Process Works

If you think a document is forged, you need a forensic document examiner. There’s clear precedent for experts in probate court — it’s very common. In any major city, including here in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, there are probably four or five experts who handle probate work. A Collin County will contest is exactly the kind of matter that draws one in.

Judges appreciate expert testimony because it gives their rulings a sound, evidence-based foundation — one less likely to be overturned on appeal. They like an expert who’s logical, reasonable, and professional, who can say, “Yes, judge. I’ve looked at it. We believe this to be authentic,” or not.

What happens more often than not, at least in my cases, is that the other side just capitulates. Our letters are convincing, our exhibits are strong, our photography is good. The other side quits: “I can’t find a handwriting expert to go against those people, because they did it right.” That’s the whole point. Tell the truth, back it with exhibits strong enough to support it, and you shouldn’t need a second expert.

So ask yourself the real question. If you think someone forged your dad’s will or your mom’s will, or you’re tangled up in a recent estate fight, that’s exactly when you hire a forensic document examiner.

Handwriting Experts Inc. — Dallas–Fort Worth
539 W. Commerce St #1396, Dallas, TX 75208-1953
Call or text: 214-614-8122

Have a questioned signature or document? Tell us what you have, and we’ll help you see what the evidence actually shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a document examiner prove a last will and testament is fake?

Yes, absolutely. Determining whether a document is fake is the core of what a forensic document examiner does, and there is clear precedent for expert testimony in probate court — it is very common.

Who typically forges a will?

A frequent pattern is the caregiver who feels uncompensated and overlooked, talks themselves into believing they deserve more, and creates a fake will. Angry relatives — children, nephews, ex-spouses — also contest or fabricate estate documents.

Does an examiner only look at the signature page?

No. Judges and attorneys want every page reviewed because the third or fourth page may have been changed or swapped — that is where details like assets and the named trustee live. Examiners study fonts, lettering, the age of the paper, even the staple holes.

Why do judges value forensic document examiners in will contests?

Expert testimony gives rulings a sound, evidence-based foundation that is less likely to be overturned on appeal. And strong letters, exhibits, and photography often convince the other side to capitulate before trial.

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Do I Need Original Documents for a Handwriting Case in Dallas–Fort Worth?

 

 

 

Do I Need Original Documents for a Handwriting Case in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Short answer? Originals are ideal. But they are not always required.

If you’re involved in a handwriting dispute in Dallas–Fort Worth, one of the first questions you’ll ask is whether you must produce original documents — or whether scans and photocopies will work. The honest answer is this: quality and quantity matter more than perfection. The better the evidence, the stronger and faster the opinion.

I’ve testified in cases all over the country, including right here in North Texas. What I’ve seen repeatedly is simple. When I receive multiple original documents, I can work more efficiently. Your bill is lower. My conclusions are stronger. And if an aggressive cross-examining attorney in a courtroom near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building in downtown Dallas questions the foundation of the opinion, I have the evidence to stand firmly behind it.

Why Originals Help — But Aren’t Always Available

Originals give a forensic document examiner more information. Ink flow. Pressure patterns. Subtle stroke formations. Those details can matter.

But not every case has pristine originals sitting in a file drawer.

If the disputed document is a will from the 1970s, a deed recorded decades ago in Tarrant County, or a marriage certificate filed long ago, the only version available may be a courthouse copy, a scan, or even an old microfiche image. That’s reality.

In Dallas–Fort Worth probate and civil litigation, we often work with the best available evidence — not perfect evidence.

Can a High-Resolution Scan Be Enough?

Yes. In many cases, it can.

If the scan is high resolution and clear, a valid forensic opinion can absolutely be formed. When I say “valid,” I mean an opinion that will stand up in court.

Today, most testimony happens over Zoom or Microsoft Teams anyway. We frequently analyze digital files. The world has changed. The standards of science have not.

The key isn’t whether the document is original. The key is whether the image quality allows for proper comparison.

The Real Risk: Too Little Evidence

What creates problems isn’t usually the lack of originals.

It’s the lack of comparison material.

If someone hands me one damaged signature from twenty years ago and asks for certainty, that’s difficult. Imagine a detective walking into a crime scene with no body and no weapon. The honest answer might be “inconclusive.”

And while “inconclusive” is technically an opinion, it’s not the one anyone wants.

The more known handwriting samples available — whether originals or high-quality copies — the stronger and clearer the conclusion becomes.

How Handwriting Cases Typically Work in Dallas–Fort Worth

In the DFW area, we commonly see handwriting disputes tied to probate litigation, business contract disagreements, real estate transactions, and occasionally criminal matters. With a metro population of over 7 million people, disputes are simply part of doing business here.

Most clients begin by emailing high-resolution scans. That allows us to review the case immediately instead of waiting a week for shipping. If originals exist and are important, we coordinate secure handling afterward.

It’s a practical approach. Efficient. And legally sound.

Frequently Asked Questions About Handwriting Evidence in Dallas–Fort Worth

Will a Texas court accept an opinion based on scanned documents?

Yes, if the scans are high quality and sufficient comparison material exists. Courts evaluate methodology and foundation — not whether a document arrived by FedEx or email.

Are original documents stronger evidence?

Originals provide additional detail such as ink and pressure characteristics. When available, they strengthen the analysis. But they are not mandatory in every case.

What makes a handwriting opinion inconclusive?

An opinion becomes inconclusive when there are too few reliable comparison samples or when document quality prevents proper examination.

Start With What You Have

Ideal evidence and available evidence are not always the same thing.

In Dallas–Fort Worth handwriting cases, we begin with what exists. If you have high-resolution scans, send them. If originals are available, we’ll advise you on next steps. The goal is clarity — not perfection.

My name is Bart Baggett. If you need help with a forensic handwriting matter in Dallas–Fort Worth, call our office at 214-614-8122. The first consultation is free. We’ll review your documents and determine whether one of our experts can assist you.

Sometimes the truth is already in the ink. You just need someone who knows how to see it.

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Q16 Can a Handwriting Expert Be Wrong?

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Can a Handwriting Expert Be Wrong?

It’s a fair question, and the honest answer may surprise you. Yes—a handwriting expert can be wrong. But the more useful question is this: under what circumstances does that happen, and how do you make sure it doesn’t happen in your case?

What It Actually Takes to Get It Right

If you hire a court-qualified forensic document examiner—someone who’s been to court a hundred times and has the right training—they’re going to reach the right answer.

In the video, I was driving to San Diego to examine an original will and testament. I bring my microscope, take photographs, and capture 2,400 dots-per-inch scans of the signature in question. By the time I left, I had everything I needed to form a defensible opinion—one that another qualified expert, looking at the same evidence, would reach independently.

Why Evidence Is Everything

With the right quantity and quality of evidence, most handwriting experts will land on the correct assessment of authorship. But the handwriting is only one piece of it.

In will and testament cases, the document itself matters too—and clients often overlook this. Even if the signature on the last page is authentic, that doesn’t mean the document is. Pages can be swapped. Paper stock can be inconsistent with the alleged date of signing. Staple holes may not line up. A thorough examiner looks at the whole document, not just the signature.

Bart Baggett, forensic document examiner, references a formal forensic report as part of a handwriting expert case analysis.

How to Make Sure Your Expert Gets It Right

A handwriting expert can be wrong, especially if they’re inexperienced or poorly trained. So hire the best you can afford. Make sure they’ve passed voir dire—that a judge, ideally many judges across many cases, has reviewed their credentials and confirmed them as a qualified expert witness.

The Questions We Answer

The questions we handle most often are straightforward. Did this person—the one you thought you knew—write this name? Did they sign it, or did someone else sign it to commit fraud? Those are the questions we answer, and getting them right is exactly what a court-qualified forensic document examiner is trained to do.

That’s why, whether your matter is a Collin County will contest or a dispute somewhere else entirely, you want a court-qualified handwriting expert on it.

Handwriting Experts Inc. — Dallas–Fort Worth
539 W. Commerce St #1396, Dallas, TX 75208-1953
Call or text: 214-614-8122

https://handwritingexpertsdallas.com
https://bartbaggett.com

Have a questioned signature or document? Tell us what you have, and we’ll help you see what the evidence actually shows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a handwriting expert be wrong?

Yes — but the more useful question is under what circumstances. A court-qualified forensic document examiner with a hundred court appearances and the right training, given the right quantity and quality of evidence, will reach the right answer.

What evidence does a thorough examination involve?

Microscope work, photographs, and 2,400 dots-per-inch scans of the signature in question — everything needed to form a defensible opinion that another qualified expert, looking at the same evidence, would reach independently.

Is an authentic signature enough to prove a will is genuine?

No. Even if the signature on the last page is authentic, pages can be swapped, paper stock can be inconsistent with the alleged signing date, and staple holes may not line up. A thorough examiner looks at the whole document.

How do I make sure my expert gets it right?

Hire the best you can afford and confirm they have passed voir dire — that a judge, ideally many judges across many cases, has reviewed their credentials and confirmed them as a qualified expert witness.

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Do Signatures Change Over Time?

When Signatures Change Over Time: How Dallas Courts Still Identify Forgery

In Dallas, Texas, questions about signatures come up more often than you might think. Wills, contracts, deeds, and business documents all hinge on one small detail — a name written on paper. And one of the first concerns people raise is simple and reasonable: “What if the signature doesn’t look like it used to?”

The short answer is yes — a forensic handwriting expert can still identify a forgery even when a signature has changed over time. In fact, that’s not a complication. It’s part of the job.

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Can a Handwriting Expert Really Tell if a Signature Is Forged ?

Can a Handwriting Expert Really Tell if a Signature Is Forged and Testify in Texas Courts?

People ask this question more often than you might think.

Can a handwriting expert really determine whether a signature is genuine… or forged?

The short answer is yes. And the process behind that answer has been used in courts for well over a century.

My name is Bart Baggett. I’m a forensic document examiner and expert witness. Much of my work involves examining questioned handwriting and signatures in legal disputes. That includes wills, contracts, estate documents, and other records where authenticity matters.

And when the right evidence is available, a properly trained expert really can determine whether a signature was written by the person it claims to represent.

Handwriting Analysis Has Helped Solve Crimes for Over 100 Years

Handwriting identification is not a new idea.

One of the most well-known historical examples comes from the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case in the 1930s. Charles Lindbergh’s infant son was abducted, and a ransom note demanding $50,000 was left behind.

Investigators compared the handwriting on the ransom note with other documents connected to the suspect, including bank deposit slips related to the ransom payment. The handwriting evidence played a role in identifying the person responsible.

That case happened in 1935. Even then, forensic handwriting analysis was already established as a legitimate investigative and courtroom tool.

Today the science is far more advanced, but the basic principle remains the same: handwriting contains patterns unique to the individual who writes it.

Is Your Handwriting Unique?

In many ways, yes.

Handwriting develops through a combination of muscle memory, neurological patterns, and personal habits formed over years of writing. No two writers develop those habits in exactly the same way.

Even people who learned the same handwriting style in school eventually develop subtle differences. Letter formation, spacing, rhythm, pressure, and movement patterns begin to drift into something personal.

That’s why handwriting can function as an identification tool — similar in concept to fingerprints, though analyzed differently.

What Types of Cases Do Handwriting Experts Typically Handle?

In our firm, most of the cases we examine involve legal documents in Texas courts.

That includes wills, estate documents, contracts, and occasionally handwritten notes that play a role in legal disputes.

One type of document that often becomes the center of litigation is a holographic will — a will written entirely in someone’s own handwriting. When those documents are challenged, handwriting analysis can become critical.

Forging a single signature is one thing. Forging an entire page of natural handwriting convincingly is much harder. Most forgers leave behind small clues, even if the imitation appears convincing at first glance.

How Experts Actually Examine a Suspected Forgery

When a questioned signature or document is examined, the process is detailed and methodical.

Professional forensic document examiners look for a range of features that most people never notice.

  • Pen lifts where the writer hesitated
  • Tremors caused by unnatural writing movement
  • Inconsistent letter formations
  • Spacing irregularities
  • Ink flow patterns
  • Stroke direction and rhythm

Documents are typically compared side-by-side with known handwriting samples. The examination may include high-magnification enlargement, microscope inspection, and analysis of pen stroke striations and ink deposits.

But the most important part of the process is interpretation.

An experienced forensic examiner understands which differences matter and which do not. Natural handwriting varies slightly every time someone writes. The expert’s job is determining whether those variations fall within the writer’s normal range… or fall outside it.

Why Experience Still Matters More Than Software

People often ask whether artificial intelligence can perform handwriting identification.

Some software tools attempt it. A few can assist with measurement and comparison. But I have not yet seen an automated system that replaces the judgment of a trained examiner.

Understanding handwriting patterns often requires decades of experience studying thousands of real documents.

And there is another practical reason: software cannot testify in court. A human expert can explain the findings, defend the methodology, and answer questions under oath.

Handwriting Analysis in Dallas–Fort Worth Legal Cases

Across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, handwriting examination frequently becomes part of probate disputes, contract litigation, and fraud investigations.

Courts in North Texas regularly deal with complex estate matters where the authenticity of a signature or handwritten document can determine the outcome of a case. When that happens, attorneys often bring in a forensic document examiner to conduct an independent analysis and provide expert testimony.

In those situations, the goal is simple: determine whether the writing in question truly came from the person whose name appears on the document.

So… Can a Handwriting Expert Really Detect a Forged Signature?

Yes — when the examiner is properly trained, court-qualified, and given sufficient comparison samples.

Handwriting analysis combines science, pattern recognition, and experience. When those elements come together, it becomes possible to determine whether a signature was naturally written or artificially produced.

The process may appear complex from the outside. But inside the field, the methodology has been refined through decades of courtroom testing and professional standards.

Work With a Forensic Handwriting Expert in Dallas–Fort Worth

If you are dealing with a disputed signature, questioned will, or suspicious contract in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, a qualified forensic document examiner may be able to help clarify the situation.

Our firm examines handwriting evidence, prepares expert reports, and provides courtroom testimony when necessary.

To learn more or request a consultation, visit Handwriting Experts Dallas or call 214-614-8122.

Sometimes the smallest details in a signature can tell the biggest story.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a handwriting expert really tell if a signature is forged?

Yes. A forensic document examiner analyzes handwriting features such as pen lifts, tremors, ink flow, and letter formation to determine whether a signature was written naturally or imitated.

What types of cases involve handwriting experts?

Most cases involve wills, estates, contracts, and other legal documents where the authenticity of a signature or handwritten page is disputed.

How long has handwriting analysis been used in criminal investigations?

For more than 100 years. Handwriting evidence was used in major investigations as early as the early 20th century, including the Lindbergh kidnapping case in 1935.

Is handwriting identification reliable?

When performed by a trained and experienced forensic document examiner with adequate comparison samples, handwriting analysis can provide reliable conclusions about authorship.

Bart Baggett
The Nation’s Leading Forensic Handwriting Expert
CEO of Handwriting Experts Inc.
Forensic Document Examiner • Expert Witness • Legal Consultant
“We solve million dollar forgery cases.”

Telephone: 214-614-8122

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Do you need to hire a handwriting expert?

If you are an attorney, you are probably already familiar with hiring an expert witness for your case. Choosing the right expert witness is important. Most attorneys have worked with expert witnesses at some point in their career, but most haven’t hired a Forensic Document Examiner.

If your case involves a forged check, a last will and testament, a pre-nuptial agreement, a contract, or a signature that doesn’t seem to be authentic, you should be looking for a Forensic Document Examiner.

You should know a couple of things before you make your first phone call to a Forensic Document Examiner.  First of all, how many documents do you need to be analyzed? These are the documents that you and your client think may be forged or not authentic. The Forensic Document Examiner will refer to these as “questioned documents”. This is important to know since the Forensic Document Examiner will charge a fee per questioned document.

Most Forensic Document Examiners charge a flat rate between $600 – $1500 for a written opinion of one or two documents. Rates do vary depending on the number of questioned documents. Attorneys can also request a retainer.  Retainers can vary, but are normally $2,500 and most are non-refundable. You should download the fees from the Forensic Document Examiner’s website to avoid any surprises.

You will also need to provide samples of your client’s known handwriting so the Forensic Document Examiner can compare them against the questioned document(s). These exemplars are commonly referred to as Known Documents. The known documents should be from the same time frame and you should provide as many known documents as you can.  For a Forensic Document Examiner to do the best job possible, the known samples should also be a high-quality copy.  No one is going to win a case by looking at a poor fax copy.

Do you have to hire a local Forensic Document Examiner?

Most attorneys and clients feel they have to hire someone in their own hometown.  However, this simply isn’t true anymore. Most cases these days can be inspected through high-resolution scans, email, faxes, and overnight mail. Since the Covid-19 situation, courts around the country are accepting zoom testimony from both attorneys and expert witnesses. This expands your ability to hire the best in the USA and not restrict yourself to a local expert.

If your case involves originals, and the originals can’t be sent overnight, then you might incur an additional travel expense so the Forensic Document Examiner can review the original documents.

Is it worth it to hire a Forensic Document Examiner and pay them to travel?

Hiring a Forensic Document Examiner is like buying a parachute.  You never want to buy a parachute based on the lowest price. You would always want to buy the safest parachute regardless of cost. Hiring a Forensic Document Examiner is no different.  You want the most qualified and experienced examiner for your case and not the examiner who is the closest.  You can tell who the most qualified and experienced examiner is by looking at their Curriculum Vitae. That is just a fancy word for resume. 

If you are looking to hire a Forensic Document Examiner for your case, contact us now to schedule an appointment.  https://handwritingexpertsdallas.com

 

This article was written by Mari Baggett

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When do you need a forensic document examiner?

When your case involves a forged check, a last will and testament, a prenuptial agreement, a contract, or a signature that doesn’t seem authentic — the documents the examiner will call “questioned documents.”

What does a written opinion cost?

Most forensic document examiners charge a flat rate between $600 and $1,500 for a written opinion on one or two documents, with rates varying by document count. Retainers are normally around $2,500 and usually non-refundable.

What are known documents and why do they matter?

Samples of your client’s genuine handwriting used for comparison against the questioned documents. Provide as many as you can, from the same time frame, in high-quality copies — no one wins a case with a poor fax copy.

Do I have to hire a local examiner?

No. Most cases are handled through high-resolution scans, email, and overnight mail, and courts nationwide accept Zoom testimony. Hire the most qualified examiner — check their Curriculum Vitae — not merely the closest one.

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How To Spot a Forgery

How To Spot a Forgery

Perhaps this can be explained using a well-known example from television.

If you haven’t heard of or seen the Netflix documentary, ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness’, it is a seven-part docu-series that follows people who own private zoos. These zoo owners have large animals like Lions, Tigers, Cougars, and more. The show documents the zoo owners, their interaction with other zoo owners, and their treatment of the animals. 

One zoo owner is named Carole Baskin. The show often featured her and the mysterious disappearance of her multi-millionaire husband Jack Donald ‘Don’ Lewis. 

After watching the show, fans had questioned whether Carole had any involvement in the sudden disappearance of her husband and whether she forged Don’s name on a Will and on a Power of Attorney.

Since the show aired and gained popularity, www.HandwritingExpertDallas.com has stated that the Will and the Power of Attorney were indeed forged.

How is a Handwriting Expert able to tell that something is forged? Handwriting is unique to each person, and no two individual’s handwriting will be identical. Because of this, every person’s handwriting is as unique as a fingerprint. 

www.HandwritingExpertDallas.com compared the Will and the Power of Attorney to other known documents of Don Lewis. Both documents had signs of forgery which include tremors, pen lifts and hesitations, and slow speed. 

The two Handwriting Experts who reviewed the documents after the show gained popularity, had each concluded Don Lewis’ signature appeared to have been “traced” from his 1991 marriage record.

If you are working with a document that you think maybe forged or traced, contact us today and ask for Megan L. https://handwritingexpertsdallas.com/contact/.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a handwriting expert spot a forgery?

Handwriting is unique to each person — as unique as a fingerprint — so no two individuals’ handwriting is identical. Experts compare questioned documents against known documents and look for signs of forgery: tremors, pen lifts and hesitations, and slow speed.

What did experts find in the Tiger King documents?

The Will and Power of Attorney of Don Lewis were compared against his known documents, and both showed signs of forgery — tremors, pen lifts and hesitations, and slow speed.

How was the traced signature identified?

Two handwriting experts who reviewed the documents each concluded Don Lewis’ signature appeared to have been “traced” from his 1991 marriage record.

What should I do with a document I think is forged or traced?

Have it reviewed by a forensic document examiner, who can compare it against known writing and determine whether it shows the physical signs of tracing or forgery.

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