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Forensics: More Bitemark BS From the Indian Subcontinent. Also Includes Other Dental Junk Methods.
Welcome to the world of pseudo-forensics. The entire body of the Indian forensic dental community is a circle of self affirming statements praising their skills. The entire 72 pages of this literature review has no citations. Its references are skewed … Continue reading
Forensics: How forensic dentists ruin innocent lives
I have co-existed with these dentists for decades. Some are sincere and thoughtful. Others are raging egotists. None are trained as a “scientist .” The outrageous cases like McCrory’s (see the link below) over the last 2 decades have led … Continue reading
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Forensics: Cheaters in the lab. NYC Medical Examiner reviews 100s of cases in analysts probe
New York City’s Medical Examiner’s office said Friday it is reviewing hundreds of cases in a probe of misconduct by three forensic analysts — Read on http://www.nydailynews.com/2023/12/15/nyc-medical-examiners-office-reviewing-hundreds-of-cases-in-budding-lab-scandal/
Forensics: A Trail of Tears. How the Junk Science of Hair Analysis Keeps People Behind Bars – Mother Jones
Each of these cases takes years to litigate and $ defendants don’t possess. The technique, developed before DNA testing, can’t definitively tie suspects to crime scenes. Try explaining that to juries — or some judges. — Read on http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/12/how-the-junk-science-of-hair-analysis-keeps-people-behind-bars/
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Forensic bias: Telling us less than what they know: Expert inconclusive reports conceal exculpatory evidence in forensic cartridge-case comparisons.
APA PsycNet DoiLanding page — Read on psycnet.apa.org/
Forensics: Retrospective on effects of Mary Bush reseach. “Impossible to find old cases.” UB researcher brings awareness to flaws in bitemark evidence
There’s an ongoing effort to raise awareness and reverse mistakes caused by bite mark evidence. — Read on spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2023/09/25/ub-researcher-brings-awareness-to-flaws-in-bitemark-evidence
Forensics fraud eradicator. Law Review focuses on regulating junk forensics (i.e bitemarks) by applying ABA ethical rule 3.8 violations onto prosecutors.
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Forensics: Junk toolmark “ID.”Interview: Innocence Project attorney representing the Grand Junction pipe bombing case talks junk science and wrongful convictions
Chris Fabricant is among the attorneys representing James Genrich, a man who was convicted in a series of pipe bombings in the 1990s. — Read on http://www.cpr.org/2023/09/11/innocence-project-grand-junction-pipe-bombing-case-wrongful-convictions/
Forensics: Another black eye for cop crime labs. Top prosecutor in Mass. drug lab scandal to be disbarred, high court rules
Top prosecutor in Mass. drug lab scandal to be disbarred, high court rules – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/politics/2023/09/top-prosecutor-in-mass-drug-lab-scandal-to-be-disbarred-high-court-rules.html
Forensics: Opposing the recent SEA bitemarkers post, bitemark analysis lacks scientific research
a recent study has demonstrated that its use is not backed by scientific research and can lead to wrongful convictions — Read on us.dental-tribune.com/news/forensic-bitemark-analysis-lacks-scientific-research-can-lead-to-wrongful-convictions/
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