Monthly Archives: March 2022

Forensics: Human Factors in Forensic Science Practice Sourcebook – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence

Human Factors in Forensic Science Practice Sourcebook – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence — Read on forensiccoe.org/human_factors_forensic_science_sourcebook/

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Forensics: April execution in Texas based on false assumptions and DA misconduct

innocenceproject.org/melissa-lucio-faces-execution-april-texas-innocent-clemency/

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Forensics: Genetic Genealogy. Cold case victim identified as missing Norton Shores woman

A missing Norton Shores woman, Stacey Lyn Chahorski, has been identified as the victim in a cold case from 1988. — Read on http://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/cold-case-norton-shores-woman/69-b1c0c755-ea3d-4924-8b97-906e1a88001a

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Forensic Genetic Genealogy Identifies Violent Offender in Multiple Sexual Assault Cases

/PRNewswire/ — Identifinders International, in conjunction with the Pullman Washington Police Department (PPD) is pleased to announce the identification of… — Read on http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forensic-genetic-genealogy-identifies-violent-offender-in-multiple-sexual-assault-cases-301508266.html

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Forensics: The queen of crime-solving | Forensic science

The long read: Forensic scientist Angela Gallop has helped to crack many of the UK’s most notorious murder cases. But today she fears the whole field – and justice itself – is at risk — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/mar/24/queen-of-crime-solving-angela-gallop-forensic-science

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Forensics: Cyber war. Russian Government Employees Charged in Hacking Campaigns — FBI

Four Russian nationals who worked for the Russian government were charged in connection with cyber intrusions that targeted the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018. — Read on http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/russian-government-employees-charged-in-hacking-campaigns-032421

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Forensics: This jerk Alabama AG was a favorite DA of the #AAFS bitemarkers. Now he’s a Trumper.

http://www.huffpost.com/entry/alabama-attorney-general-steve-marshall-biden-president_n_623c96f3e4b0f1e82c54e20b

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Forensicsy Mubai Report Nails Youth Who Bit Minor Girl

Bitemarkism alive and well in the subcontinent. A special POCSO court that convicted and sentenced a 22-year-old youth to three years’ rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a 17-year-old gir — Read on timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/odontologists-report-nails-youth-who-bit-minor-girl/articleshow/90384750.cms

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Forensic DNA: When the Question is Not Who, But How

Examining courtroom testimony using the framework of Evett et al’s hierarchy for propositions. — Read on promega.foleon.com/theishireport/the-ishi-report-february-2022/when-the-question-is-not-who-but-how/

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Forensics: and police in the same building. Critics Say Broward County’s New Forensic Science Center Is a Conflict of Interest

Critics say housing the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory and the Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services in the planned Broward County Forensic Science Center could lead to conflicts of interest — particularly when investigations involve deaths … Continue reading

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