The chemicals found at the crime scene although not mentioned must be Sodium zincate.
Discussion:
An interesting demonstration to show plating and alloys is the conversion of copper coins to silver look-alike coins.
A 'copper' coin when dipped into a solution of sodium zincate in contact with zinc. The coin is plated with zinc and appears silver in colour.
This is a common chemistry classroom trick.
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