Monthly Archives: October 2026

Forensics: Law. Worthless. DOJ Inspector General Declines to Investigate Alleged Misconduct in Dismissed David Hearn Case

Posted on October 25, 2026 by csidds

The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General declined to investigate allegations of criminal misconduct and prosecutorial impropriety in the dismissed case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, referring the matter instead to the Office of Professional Responsibility. — … Continue reading →

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Forensic Facial Specialists Can Identify People Using Just a Couple Facial Features – Nautilus

Posted on October 23, 2026 by csidds

Your furrowed brow may be betraying you — Read on nautil.us/forensic-facial-specialists-can-identify-people-using-just-a-couple-facial-features-1286039

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Forensics: Genetic DNA from Othram Studios. Cold case from 47 years ago.

Posted on October 19, 2026 by csidds

Member-supported stories, education, and infrastructure for justice. — Read on justice.othram.com/carla-walker-signup.html

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Forensics: Junk pathology test from the 1700s. Maryland Used Discredited Science to Convict a Woman of Murdering Her Newborn

Posted on October 4, 2026 by csidds

Advocates say the case is an alarming example of the prevalence of unsubstantiated forensic science. — Read on truthout.org/articles/maryland-used-discredited-science-to-convict-a-woman-of-murdering-her-newborn/

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