Monthly Archives: September 2020

Forensics: As expected FP Examiners are all over the map. Examining and expanding the friction ridge value decision.

Posted on September 8, 2020 by csidds

Is thus really a “science?” More like tea leaves, phrenology or astrology. Some FP folks are really concerned. Examining and expanding the friction ridge value decision – ScienceDirect — Read on http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037907382030270X

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Forensics: Im sure they would wear masks. Homo heidelbergensis was Extremely Resourceful

Posted on September 4, 2020 by csidds

New research pieces together the activities and movements of a group of Homo heidelbergensis, a poorly understood species of archaic humans that lived between 700,000 to 200,000 years ago, as they made tools, including the oldest bone tools documented in … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Bitemarks, hair matching, snitches and junk opinions. Robert Duboise’s case merits new commitment to justice in Florida

Posted on September 3, 2020 by csidds

The most recent case of innocence has much in common with other wrongful convictions, including flawed forensic science and lying jailhouse “snitches.” — Read on http://www.staugustine.com/story/opinion/2020/09/02/robert-duboises-case-merits-new-commitment-justice-florida/5693919002/

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Forensics: How not to exaggerate DNA Likelihood ratios for lawyers.

Posted on September 2, 2020 by csidds

It all starts with lawyers and judges learning some science. Good luck with that. Someone says “knowledge is not understanding.” This piece desxribes the didference. By Raymond ValerioChief of the Forensic Science Unit, Bronx County (New York) District Attorney’s Office … Continue reading →

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Bite Mark Evidence: What You Should Know About This Debunked Science

Posted on September 1, 2020 by csidds

Bite mark evidence has sent at least two dozen innocent people to prison. So why is this debunked forensic method still being used? — Read on http://www.innocenceproject.org/what-is-bite-mark-evidence-forensic-science/

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