Monthly Archives: August 2026

Forensics: Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Largely Debunked. Courts Are Still Catching Up.

Posted on August 23, 2026 by csidds

Some MDs don’t seem able to read the child’s medical records. Cops become “level of grief” experts. As in the “mother didn’t cry enough.” Katie Smith, whose murder conviction was based on what’s increasingly seen as junk science, is fighting … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Attorney says Nolan Wells’ parents will hand over phone once forensic protocol is agreed

Posted on August 16, 2026 by csidds

The family got a two day demand letter to deliver without any protocol for shared experts. An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells says the parents have not refused to cooperate with investigators and will provide the teen’s cellphone … Continue reading →

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Nolan Wells family legal team releases update on forensic examination – Judge allows joint investigation of iPhone.

Posted on August 15, 2026 by csidds

Wells family legal team releases update on forensic examination – WXXV News 25 — Read on http://www.wxxv25.com/wells-family-legal-team-releases-update-on-forensic-examination/

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Forensics: What to Know: Junk Science in Death Penalty Cases.

Posted on August 12, 2026 by csidds

DPI’s “What to Know” series exam­ines cap­i­tal pun­ish­ment from mul­ti­ple angles, one top­ic at a time. Each install­ment pro­vides essen­tial facts… — Read on deathpenaltyinfo.org/what-to-know-junk-science-in-death-penalty-cases

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Forensics: Crime. More than 50 bodies found decomposing at Chicago funeral home

Posted on August 8, 2026 by csidds

An investigation was launched after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored in a Chicago funeral home, authorities said. — Read on http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/50-bodies-found-decomposing-chicago-funeral-home-rcna591317

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Forensics: Paint chip defense works. Justice Department drops criminal case against Olympian over damaged Reflecting Pool

Posted on August 1, 2026 by csidds

Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that information provided since the indictment of David Hearn shows that the damage was the result of a “flawed installation by the contractor” as well as “the rush to complete the project … Continue reading →

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