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

Forensics: Bitemarker co-founder Souviron recants 1985 testimony that convicted him. But judge doesn’t care the science didn’t hold up. 37 years later he’s still in an Alabama prison.

Posted on October 4, 2022 by csidds

Teeth marks convicted him, but the science didn’t hold up. 37 years later he’s still in an Alabama prison. – al.com — Read on http://www.al.com/news/2022/10/teeth-marks-convicted-him-but-the-science-didnt-hold-up-37-years-later-hes-still-in-an-alabama-prison.html

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Forensics: Gabby Petito’s family announces new bill to help find missing persons: ‘A huge step forward’

Posted on October 1, 2022 by csidds

Gabby Petito’s family on Friday praised a new, bipartisan Senate bill to help find missing persons as a “huge step forward.” — Read on http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/gabby-petitos-family-announces-new-bill-to-help-find-missing-persons-a-huge-step-forward

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Forensics: Expert tries to confuse belief of reliability for unvalidated soil DNA test. Kristin Smart murder trial: Presentation of evidence concludes, closing statements to begin on Monday – Mustang News

Posted on October 1, 2022 by csidds

Thursday marked the conclusion of the presentation of evidence for the Kristin Smart murder trial. — Read on mustangnews.net/kristin-smart-murder-trial-presentation-of-evidence-concludes-closing-statements-to-begin-on-monday/

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Forensics: Biased Rogue scientists ignored advice, told police to support DNA testing changes

Posted on October 1, 2022 by csidds

The decision to lift the threshold for testing some DNA samples in more detail has resulted in potentially thousands of samples needing to be retested. — Read on http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/rogue-scientists-ignored-advice-told-police-to-support-dna-testing-changes-20220930-p5bmcx.html

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Forensics: Judge limits ballistics expert. What Role Did Prosecutors Play in Unraveling D.C.’s Crime Lab?

Posted on September 30, 2022 by csidds

An investigation into troubles at the Department of Forensic Sciences’ crime lab reveals more details about its downfall. — Read on washingtoncitypaper.com/article/573597/making-a-meltdown-what-role-did-federal-prosecutors-play-in-unraveling-d-c-s-crime-lab/

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Forensics: Racial patterns in US wrongful convictions. Innocent POC 7.5 x more likely to be wrongfully convicted.

Posted on September 27, 2022 by csidds

http://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Documents/Race Report Preview.pdf

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Forensics: #NamUs Selects Othram as a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Partner

Posted on September 27, 2022 by csidds

Great news! Im very proud to be able to assist NamUs with Missing and Unidentified cases. September 27, 2022 — Othram, the leading forensic sequencing laboratory for law enforcement, and the National Missing and — Read on http://www.prweb.com/releases/2022/9/prweb18921844.htm

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Forensics: Blood in soil. Kristin Smart Murder Trial: Forensic DNA consultant resumes testimony, calls prosecution’s witness into question

Posted on September 26, 2022 by csidds

Thursday’s proceedings resumed with testimony from the defense’s second witness: Elizabeth Johnson, a forensic DNA consultant working through a private practice. — Read on mustangnews.net/kristin-smart-murder-trial-forensic-dna-consultant-resumes-testimony-calls-prosecutions-witness-into-question/

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Oklahoma Lawmaker Calls for Investigation of Prosecutors Who Convicted Richard Glossip

Posted on September 24, 2022 by csidds

Richard Glossip faces a December execution date as Oklahoma lawmakers call attention to new evidence of prosecutorial misconduct in his case. — Read on theintercept.com/2022/09/23/richard-glossip-execution-investigation/

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Forensics: #NamUS Bill could make it easier to locate missing people across the U.S.

Posted on September 24, 2022 by csidds

There are more than 22,000 people missing in the U.S. More than 600 of those people were reported missing in East Tennessee. — Read on http://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/trace-act-could-universalize-how-missing-person-information-is-entered-into-namus/51-795be65e-0573-46c9-a0cc-5dde761c1fa8

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