Monthly Archives: December 2022

Forensics: Hollywood forensics: Titanic: James Cameron Hires Forensic Expert to Prove Why Jack Had to Die

Posted on December 17, 2022 by csidds

James Cameron has hired a team of forensic experts to explain that Jack had to die at the end of Titanic, ending the debate once and for all. — Read on collider.com/titanic-james-cameron-proves-jacks-death/

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Forensics: Good news for #NamUS. Help Find the Missing Act passed by House, headed to Biden

Posted on December 16, 2022 by csidds

The Help Find the Missing Act, also known as Billy’s Law, has passed the House of Representatives and now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk. — Read on http://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/help-find-the-missing-act-passed-by-house-headed-to-biden/

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Forensics: Crimes against children. Ombudsman: Children’s torture chamber found in liberated Kherson

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

Ukrainian authorities discovered a room that Russians used to detain and torture children during the occupation of Kherson, Dmytro Lubinets, the Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada, said on Dec. 14. — Read on kyivindependent.com/news-feed/ombudsman-childrens-torture-chamber-found-in-liberated-kherson

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Forensics: 9 Striking Photos That Perfectly Capture the Innocence Project’s Highlights of 2022 – Innocence Project

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

9 Striking Photos That Perfectly Capture the Innocence Project’s Highlights of 2022 – Innocence Project — Read on innocenceproject.org/9-striking-photos-that-perfectly-capture-the-innocence-projects-highlights-of-2022/

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Forensics: ‘Nightmare’ Warehouse Fire Erases Evidence in Many Unsolved Cases

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

Lawyers say evidence in cold cases and bids for exoneration disappeared or was ruined when a Police Department storage facility in Brooklyn went up in flames. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/14/nyregion/police-warehouse-fire-evidence.html

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Forensics: #NamUS cases. Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is Requesting The Public’s Assistance In Locating Next Of Kin For The Following Deceased Individuals

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is Requesting The Public’s Assistance In Locating Next Of Kin For The Following Deceased Individuals – The Katy News — Read on thekatynews.com/2022/12/14/harris-county-institute-of-forensic-sciences-is-requesting-the-publics-assistance-in-locating-next-of-kin-for-the-following-deceased-individuals-6/

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Forensics: Better late than never. Study Assesses the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

This research is part of a broader portfolio of impression & pattern evidence projects managed by NIJ Physical Scientist, Gregory Dutton, Ph.D. Find more information about impression & pattern evidence research at NIJ. Find more on bloodstain pattern analysis. — … Continue reading →

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Forensics: A total mess. Queensland DNA lab to be ‘rebuilt from ground up’ after damning report, government says

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

Samples to be retested and double jeopardy laws potentially reformed so serious crimes can be re-prosecuted after 123 recommendations accepted — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/15/queensland-dna-lab-to-be-rebuilt-from-ground-up-after-damning-report-government-says

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Forensics: This is unfortunate. Idaho murders: Forensic expert slams Kaylee Goncalves’ dad for comparing her injuries to other victims’ wounds

Posted on December 15, 2022 by csidds

Forensic expert slammed Steve Goncalves, Kaylee Goncalves’ father, saying ‘It’s very disrespectful to these other victims and for their families’ — Read on meaww.com/forensic-expert-slams-kaylee-goncalves-dad-who-compared-her-injuries-to-other-victims

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Forensics: Disaster. Fire in Brooklyn Today Destroys NYPD Evidence Warehouse in Red Hook

Posted on December 14, 2022 by csidds

The fire at 700 Columbia St in Brooklyn today destroyed an NYPD warehouse in Red Hook. Here’s what we know so far about the damage and injuries. — Read on http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/watch-live-smoke-billows-over-brooklyn-as-fire-rages-off-water/3994327/

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