Category Archives: Bitemarks

Narrative on forensics NAS/PCAST vs the world of law enforcement

Posted on January 10, 2017 by csidds

This look hits most of the highs and lows of contentious statements from law enforcement after the President’s Council took on their established police forensic turf. It does mention wrongful convictions stemming from overrated forensic ‘science’ which seemed left out … Continue reading →

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Another ridiculous bitemark case emerges into public view after 30+ years

Posted on January 6, 2017 by csidds

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 →

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Judges receive Science Commission training about junk bitemarks

Posted on December 4, 2016 by csidds

There is more non-science flim-flam being praised in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania (pictured above). The bitemarkers’ attack once again. I’m sure the judge needs some help figuring things out. Short Backstory Texas hit the news this year in its de-listing … Continue reading →

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How Bitemark evidence is still operating at the appellate level – The Kunco Case

Posted on September 20, 2016 by csidds

The “relatively unique teeth” of John Kunco The “recaptured” evidence used against Kunco. There still is a long road for prison inmates to overcome what now is considered to be unvalidated “science” presented at their original trials. John Kunco’s case … Continue reading →

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‘Vindictive Prosecution’ hangs over DA reluctant to not recharge Bill Richards

Posted on June 29, 2016 by csidds

Today’s article from Jordan Smith at The Intercept provides history and new developments to Bill Richards’ 23 year journey from a murder conviction to freedom despite District Attorney Mike Ramos unerringly “stupid” threats of re-investigating Richards for the murder of … Continue reading →

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Trouble with teeth and the better side of new forensic research – National Geographic

Posted on June 16, 2016 by csidds

A general review of past police forensic methods that led to wrongful convictions and the newer development in forensics that could change criminalistic communities. Genetic phenotyping for facial reconstruction being the hottest topic in the media. Full article: The Trouble With … Continue reading →

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The Mississippi Sting operation that uncovered Michael West’s bitemark bunk

Posted on May 19, 2016 by csidds

One of the extraordinary defense presentations at the recent EL Howard hearing in Columbus MS was given by the Honorable Chris Plourd (pictured above), the presiding Judge of Imperial County, CA Superior Court. Judge Plourd rose to the bench in … Continue reading →

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Advances of science affects some convictions – so far bitemarks aren’t included

Posted on May 18, 2016 by csidds

The resounding inconsistencies in how US courts “handle” forensic expertise is brain-numbing. The Mississippi Supreme Court and the state attorney General Jim Hood’s go to chief appellate guy, Jason Davis (pictured above), are still investing in the now bitemark rejecting … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Focus on bitemark beliefs and “The Syndrome”

Posted on May 16, 2016 by csidds

While spending nearly a full May 5th springtime time day listening to the “Country Dentist” Dr Michael West lavish a Mississippi courtroom with his god-like powers of forensic observation aided by a blue light flashlight, I began to reflect on … Continue reading →

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MS Court hears substantial testimony about why bitemark conviction from 1992 was flawed

Posted on May 9, 2016 by csidds

The following May 5th, 2016 newspaper article from the Columbus MS Dispatch outlines the dynamics of last week’s hearing in which Superior Court Judge Howard accepted voluminous evidence requested by the MS Supreme Court regarding bitemark and DNA evidence relevant … Continue reading →

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