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See how long it takes to shutdown junk “science.” A century in some cases.
The Washington Post’s ongoing series about forensic experts’ decades of conniving within the state of Mississippi’s death investigation industry should be considered for a collective Pulitzer Prize. For the past ten years, we’ve seen the misuse of such forensic subjects as … Continue reading
Inside Exoneration litigation in Mississippi – At Times it’s Utter Frustration #ELHoward
Originally posted on FORENSICS and LAW in FOCUS @ CSIDDS | News and Trends:
? In 2016, Texas determined that dental bitemark experts should not be admitted in court. What’s now happening in Mississippi (MS) is a classic legal and forensic science example…
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The dregs of forensic “science” living and doing well in Mississippi : Mirrors Donald Trump insults.
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I can’t add much to this, other than I’ve seen this guy at work for 23 years. Somehow, in 2012, he couldn’t remember my name isn’t Mike “Collins.”…
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The dregs of forensic “science” living and doing well in Mississippi : Mirrors Donald Trump insults.
I can’t add much to this, other than I’ve seen this guy at work for 23 years. Somehow, in 2012, he couldn’t remember my name isn’t Mike “Collins.” He did get it right this May in a Columbus, Mississippi courtroom. … Continue reading
Bitemark cases have become prime exoneration target as DNA cases nearly exhausted @CA_Innocence
As the article states, post conviction DNA availability (numbers) have declined significantly. There are hundreds of “historic” bitemark aided convictions since 1975 which are potentially a rich resource of evidence necessary to overturned those decisions. Lets just say that the … Continue reading
Forensics: What recanting bitemark experts tell us.
I haven’t been the only veteran bitemark expert to have debunked the rationale of matching bruises to human front teeth. There are a few others (not the guy in the pic holding the water bottle). A Brit dentist did in … Continue reading
Illinois AG OKs a chink in the armor: Allows searching POLICE private emails and media.
This is a great example how publicity and community action can force change in long established obstacles to fair investigations of police involved shootings. Its an opening to see how law enforcement protects itself and/or is transparent and honest. It … Continue reading
Here we go again. New appeal case. Waukegan. Dead baby. “Missed evidence.” Kathleen Zellner
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Another example how weak physical evidence relating to COD, the baby’s prior medical history, the DA and Def atty’s fumblings, a courthouse with cops’ history of witness coercion…
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Here we go again. New appeal case. Waukegan. Dead baby. “Missed evidence.” Kathleen Zellner
Another example how weak physical evidence relating to COD, the baby’s prior medical history, the DA and Def atty’s fumblings, a courthouse with cops’ history of witness coercion with wrongful convictions, and a “new statement” from the DA’s pathologist, brings … Continue reading
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When the medical examiner seems to be, well, a bit off during his dotage, but still works.
Body of Evidence: Forgotten Forensics What’s clear are the DAs from this state acting as if that they can “handle” an expert with arguably diminished memory. Wanna bet it depends if his opinion benefits their prosecution? I also doubt that … Continue reading
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