Monthly Archives: July 2014

#Forensics : DAs insensate arguments in compensation hearing for wrongfully convicted Damon Thibodeaux: Louisiana

Posted on July 2, 2014 by csidds

I think DA Harry Connick’s argument opposing this guy’s $250,000 for 15 years in prison boils down to a few bullet points DA’s must learn in law school. “Once a suspect always a suspect.” Or, “once in prison, he must … Continue reading →

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More junk fire evidence under review in TX.

Posted on July 2, 2014 by csidds

‘Junk Science’ Bill Could Overturn Fort Stockton Woman’s Murder – KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com http://www.newswest9.com/story/25909404/junk-science-bill-could-overturn-fort-stockton-womans-murder-conviction#.U7QVo8sPIC0.twitter

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New #forensic fire science debunks old convictio

Posted on July 1, 2014 by csidds

The ghost of Todd Willingham. New science may cause father’s murder conviction in presumed 1989 arson to be revisited http://po.st/u7RXW8 via @phillydotcom

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#Forensics – Body part snatchers in Norway, faked DNA results in Houston, and more…

Posted on July 1, 2014 by csidds

Shades of Burke and Hare in 1800  Edinburgh. Body snatching in Norway. Or maybe its “body part” snatching.” Researchers removed organs from 1,000 dead Norwegians without consent http://tinyurl.com/oz3o7u8  via @allvoices Criminals leave no prints behind. Over 30,000 PA suspects and felons unrecorded by police chiefs.   … Continue reading →

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