ARTICLES - FACE & EAR Identification

by Joelle Steele

Here are several articles about the use of facial features and ears to authenticate identities of people. But if you want even more in-depth information, you might want to check out this Bibliography of 100+ books and articles on the subject.

Why I Don't Analyze Some Faces: These are some of the wanna-be famous faces that cross my desk far too often.

The Use of Ears as Identifiers: When authenticating identities of people, the use of the human ear is the fastest and most accurate method.

Mentors Led The Way: In my early days, I needed input about the best ways to make or interpret my analyses of handwriting and faces/ears. So, I turned to experts for their help, and these four were more than happy to oblige.

Debunking the Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theory: Shill Murray hires Joelle Steele to compare faces of massacred Sandy Hook students with children who later are singing at the Super Bowl.

"The Lost Lincoln” Photograph: It's Not Abraham Lincoln: A TV show called "Undiscovered: The Lost Lincoln" attempts to prove that an old ambrotype is of a recently deceased Abraham Lincoln, and fails to do so.

The First & Most Important Step in Comparing Faces in Photographs: Learning to align the pupils and size the irises in photos must be done in order to determine if you have a possible match and should measure the faces further.

How Important Are Scars & Moles?: Not much, if at all. Here's why.

Avoid Overlays When Comparing Faces: See this example of how to compare similar faces correctly.

How to Correctly Prepare Photographs to Authenticate Identities of Faces in Photographs: Most people, including many experts, do not know how to correctly prepare photos before they compare the faces. This simple four-step process ensures the accuracy of face comparisons.

Are These Photographs of Abraham Lincoln?: They look alike to the untrained eye, but are they the same person? Learning to examine facial features can help you determine who's who. This article examines known photographs of Abraham Lincoln and compares them to images purported to be of Lincoln.

Are These Photographs of Frank and Jesse James?: Several collectors believe they have photographs of the outlaw James brothers. This article compares and analyzes their images to see if they have the real deal.

Is This a Photograph of Tammy?: Tammy did jail time before her attorney contacted Joelle Steele to examine photographs purported to be her.

Is This A Photograph of Vincent Van Gogh?: A cabinet card purchased in Massachusetts in 1990 is believed by its owner to be that of Vincent Van Gogh. This article compares and analyzes the image to see if it could be that of the elusive artist

More Photographs of Vincent Van Gogh?: Two group photos are purported to include the image of Vincent Van Gogh. This article compares and analyzes the images to see if they do.

Dysmorphology-Diagnosing Genetic Disease Based On Asymmetric and Abnormal Facial Features: Certain facial features and combinations of traits can signal rare genetic diseases.

Using Facial Features to Identify People in Photographs: Who's who in your family photos? Is it your great-grandfather or his brother? Learn how to carefully examine the facial features of each individual to see if they match.

A Young van Gogh Mystery: When family resemblances are strong, it can be difficult to authenticate an identity as one brother or the other.

Facial Features Comparison of Identical Twins: Identical and conjoined twins are never truly identical. If you can tell the difference between them, you're on your way to comparing and identifying faces of people in photographs.

How to Check a Photo ID: This article explains what to look for when you examine a photo ID, and how to use facial features to verify identity.

Is That Photo Worth $1 Million or $100-Facial Features Determine The Value of Historic Photos: Provenance is fine, but the real value of an old photographic portrait lies in establishing the identity of the person in the photo.

Is This A Photo Of My Real Father?: Facial features analysis may not be the best way to answer this tricky and commonly-asked question.