Category Archives: Bite Marks
Taking hair comparisons to task in AZ – Should be 100’s of cases
In another whack at the Jeff Sessions version of the inviolate status of police ‘forensics’, this article brings to light, a coalition of AZ crime labbers, DAs, the appellate court and a post-conviction org. It’s obvious that there is some … Continue reading
Another bitemark conviction vacated due to DNA and dentist recant.
The number of bm aided cases overturned by DNA approaching 30 in the US.
#CA12 Bill Richards sues San Bernardino as its DA controls state compensation board
Bill Richards also has years of medical neglect and medical malpractice by the California Department of Corrections and ‘Rehabilitation’ to deal with in addition to the incarceration compensation. Getting restitution from the state compensation board can still be a non-starter and only allows … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bite Marks, Bitemarks, Crime lab scandal, criminal justice, junk forensic science, William Richards Exoneration Case
Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, Bad forensic science, DA Michael Ramos, wrongful convictions, Wrongful convictions costs
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Hair and Bite Marks back in the News as “Worst Forensic Evidence”
‘Junk forensic science’ topics continue to show up in the media in conjunction with the growing numbers of overturned convictions assisted by forensic experts. See: The Registry of Exonerations. Here’s a couple of recent articles. The first talks about the … Continue reading
Familiar? Another bitemark conviction getting a DNA-based look after 16 years
Forensic science is not immune to the need for retesting and consideration of its’ flawed methods -Anon The number of exonerations in the US is probably going to increase with the addition of ‘new DNA technology’ evidence recovered from a … Continue reading
Making American Safer One Bite at a Time? – Media strikes at #AAFS2017 #AAFS
Here’s another counterpoint to the few bitemarkers still standing (most likely around one to two dozen ppl in total) trying to re-brand their position as being forensically credible at the annual meeting of the “influential” American Academy of Forensic Sciences … Continue reading
Bitemarkers double-down with a “pay-to-play” membership drive #AAFS2017
The on-going American Academy of Forensic Science meeting in New Orleans is a wealth of information on how its varied membership and disciplines manage their little fiefdoms every year. The bitemarkers (American Board of Forensic Odontology) membership numbers are dwindling. … Continue reading
Learning if your Magritte is a fake – Sotheby’s forensic services
Some nay-sayers to lab testing high-end art say ‘science is never black and white.” This crap will never end. District Attorneys loving bitemarks now have some company. http://theartnewspaper.com/market/auctioneers-buy-into-forensics-to-expose-the-fakes-and-frauds/
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bite Marks, Bitemarks
Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, junk forensic science
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#AAFS 2017 : Watch out for the ‘ATTACK of the bite mark matchers’ in NOLA
Have a look at this in depth Washington Post series about certain ‘scientific’ AAFS members who will be showing off their wares in the Odontology Section this week. This is a small bunch of believers. Two Odontology members, Cynthia Brzozowki … Continue reading
Another ridiculous bitemark case emerges into public view after 30+ years
The evidence: I’m assisting in two other cases attempting to eradicate junk science within criminal courts. This third case is an example of similar arguments during an adversarial hearing combining attempts to test new DNA evidence and publish research debunking … Continue reading
