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Forensics: A literature review of ER medicine is not enough. A Pathologist Stopped Short of Offering Could-Have, Should-Have Opinions
In personal injury and wrongful death cases, the plaintiff bears the burden of proving medical causation, which almost universally requires testimony from a competent expert. Some… — Read on http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pathologist-stopped-short-of-offering-5881357/
Forensics: Excited delerium excuse. Forensic expert contradicts Caddo coroner on McGlothen’s cause of death
SHREVEPORT, La. – The death of a man who died two years ago in Shreveport police custody was a homicide, according to testimony Wednesday from a forensic pathologist. — Read on http://www.kpvi.com/content/tncms/live/
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Forensics: The limits of psych experts in court. In celebrity courtroom slugfest, legal glare also falls on expert medical testimony
When two wealthy celebrities engage in no-holds barred combat in a courtroom over the most personal aspects of their private lives together, the results can be disconcerting – but also… — Read on http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/in-celebrity-courtroom-slugfest-legal-9232924/
Forensics: #NamUS. 12 Missing Persons Cold Cases From Abilene – Have You Seen Them?
Some of these cold cases may never be solved, unfortunately. — Read on klaq.com/missing-persons-abilene-texas/
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Forensics: Cold case: Who murdered Maggie Long 1,651 days ago?
Typical cold murder case with no leads. In December of 2017, 17-year-old Long was found dead in her home after it was set on fire. The fire was declared an arson and Long’s death was ruled a homicide. — Read … Continue reading
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Forensics: AI computing child abuse cases is flawed and racially discriminatory.
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Forensics: ‘Where is she?’ Iowa Indigenous communities grapple with missing and murder cold cases
Indigenous people are missing in Iowa, but disappearances span the nation. — Read on http://www.thegazette.com/news/where-is-she-iowa-indigenous-communities-grapple-with-missing-and-murder-cold-cases/
Forensics: Police misconduct. Uvalde Mom Who Was Handcuffed Says Police Warned Her Not to Tell Her Story – Mother Jones
In an interview, she alleged that they threatened legal trouble for obstruction of justice. — Read on http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/06/uvalde-mom-who-was-handcuffed-says-police-warned-her-not-to-tell-her-story/
Forensics: You won’t see this on Fox News. Some Actual Data on Guns | American Council on Science and Health
With every horrific mass shooting, the media and the politicians bring out the same tired facts and solutions. While research into gun violence has been deliberately dampened [1], there are studies that help us to characterize gun violence. As mythical … Continue reading
Forensics: Othram Genetic geneaology DNA identifies 1974 remains that may link to serial killer
The remains of a Florida teenager who went missing nearly 50 years ago have been identified through advanced DNA technology — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/dna-identifies-1974-remains-that-may-link-to-serial-killer/2022/06/02/c37c7790-e29b-11ec-ae64-6b23e5155b62_story.html
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