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Dr. Michael Bowers is a long time forensic consultant in the US and international court systems.

Forensics: Investigators reveal full strength of Kohberger DNA evidence: ‘amazing’

Genetic genealogy traced DNA from the Idaho murders crime scene to Bryan Kohberger’s family tree as investigators raced to identify a suspect in the case. — Read on http://www.foxnews.com/us/idaho-killer-left-behind-catastrophic-evidence-fast-tracked-his-capture-investigators-reveal

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Forensics: A battle is brewing. Judges Attack Supreme Court’s ‘Inexcusable’ Trump Rulings in Unprecedented Outburst

Multiple federal judges have lashed out at the Supreme Court for consistently siding with the Trump administration in a rare display of judicial disdain for the nation’s highest court. Ten judges, including some appointed by President Donald Trump, voiced their … Continue reading

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Forensics: Boycott in action. Kennedy Center ticket sales take a nosedive after Trump takeover. Maybe waiting for Kid Rock.

Prestigious Stuttgart Ballet likely to face 80% empty seats at DC’s premier arts venue as audiences ‘vote with their feet’ — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/05/kennedy-center-ticket-sales-trump-takeover

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Forensics: Retired detective’s discovery solves 84 cases in Baltimore County

FREELAND, Md. — On a tranquil 40-acre farm in Freeland, Maryland, Rose Brady enjoys a quiet life, far removed from her groundbreaking career with the Baltimore — Read on foxbaltimore.com/news/local/cold-case-detective-true-crime-solve-cases-baltimore-county

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Forensics: First time ever. DNA Analysis Leads to Individual Twin in 1987 Rape Cold Case

DNA Analysis Leads to Individual Twin in 1987 Rape Cold Case — Read on http://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/621193-DNA-Analysis-Leads-to-Individual-Twin-in-1987-Rape-Cold-Case/

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Forensics: DNA from rootless hair. Gilgo Beach killings: Judge allows cutting-edge DNA technology in case against suspect Rex Heuermann | CNN

Evidence derived from cutting-edge DNA technology that prosecutors say points directly at Rex Heuermann being the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be admissible at his trial, a Suffolk County judge ruled Wednesday. — Read on http://www.cnn.com/2025/09/03/us/gilgo-beach-rex-heuermann-dna-ruling

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Forensics: Bitemark fakery was acceptable? Prosecutors ask state’s highest court to reinstate death row inmate Jimmie Duncan’s conviction

Duncan’s 1998 conviction was vacated in April after a judge found it was based in part on discredited science, but prosecutors are fighting his release. — Read on veritenews.org/2025/09/01/jimmie-duncan-death-row-bail-state-supreme-court/

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Forensics: Faked assailant. Famed Tennessee sheriff who inspired Hollywood movie ‘Walking Tall’ implicated in wife’s murder

Famed Tennessee sheriff who inspired Hollywood movie ‘Walking Tall’ implicated in wife’s murder — Read on http://www.wsjm.com/2025/08/31/famed-tennessee-sheriff-who-inspired-hollywood-movie-walking-tall-implicated-in-wifes-murder/

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Forensics: The scam of body donations “for research.” Big bucks $$$.

http://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce83r56xwj7o

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Forensics: Geographical humor about the Gulf of Trump scandal

http://www.threads.com/@newsomteam/post/DN1Rak_WGoh

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