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Forensics: Subjective and Contradictory opinions. Interpreting Blood Stain Patterns: Science or Speculation?
In the TV-show Dexter, the titular character leads a double life as both a forensic scientist and a serial killer. Dexter’s unique forensic… — Read on http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx
Forensics: PR fail for Nicola Bulley forensic dive expert as he explains why he didn’t find body in river search
Forensic dive expert Peter Faulding had previously said that Nicola was not in the River Wyre after he searched for her there — Read on http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicole-bulley-forensic-dive-expert-29259901
Forensics: False guilty pleas and marginalized defendants. New wrongful convictions database spurs hope of reforms, change in Canada
As the database launches there are 83 cases in it where a conviction was overturned, with only 16 of them involved Indigenous people. — Read on globalnews.ca/news/9499324/wrongful-convictions-database-reforms-change-canada/
Forensics: Biometric theft. White Castle faces up to $17B fine over worker fingerprints
White Castle faces up to $17B fine over worker fingerprints • The Register — Read on http://www.theregister.com/2023/02/18/white_castle_fingerprints_fine/
Posted in AAFS, Crime, human identification, human rights violations
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Forensics: NamUS added to system. Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Combat MMIW Crisis, Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation today that aims to strengthen Tribal law enforcement and increase public safety throughout Indian Country. The Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act would … Continue reading
Forensics: MPD forensic scientist shooting surveillance footage released showing ambush attack
Surveillance video and other trial evidence has been released, capturing the attempted murder of Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist Nicole Ford. — Read on http://www.fox9.com/news/mpd-forensic-scientist-shooting-surveillance-footage-released-showing-ambush-attack
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Forensics: NamUS helps. Cases numbers are huge. Texas passed missing persons reporting law, but does it work?
Texas passed missing persons reporting law, but does it work? | KXAN Austin — Read on http://www.kxan.com/texas-passed-missing-persons-reporting-law-but-does-it-work/
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Another NamUS case: Nonnie Dotson Disappearance: Cold case: Have you seen this woman missing since 2006?
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are working to find a woman who went missing on Nov. 19, 2006. — Read on kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-have-you-seen-this-woman-missing-since-2006/
NamUS case: Local News: Search continues two years after woman reported missing in Sikeston
Local News: Search continues two years after woman reported missing in Sikeston (2/6/23) | Standard Democrat — Read on standard-democrat.com/story/2982726.html
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