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Forensics: Investigation identifies soldier, “Kadyrov’s nephew”, who shot forensic expert in Izium
Investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) have identified a Russian soldier suspected of killing forensic expert Fedir Zdebskyi in occupied Izium in May 2022. Source: Text of notice of suspicion, Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office Details: According to the … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, Crime, genocide, human rights violations
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The Lead Forensic Investigator for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre at MTSU
(MURFREESBORO) The lead investigator for one of the most infamous — and hidden — race-motivated crimes in American history will discuss her forensic work on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in a free lecture planned for Thursday, March 30, at Middle … Continue reading
Genetic DNA identifies 1984 cold case victim in pinstripe suit as Florissant real estate agent
For more than 38 years, a body found dressed in a pinstripe suit and tie discovered by a farmer in rural Lincoln County remained a mystery. But on Wednesday, authorities — Read on http://www.stltoday.com/content/tncms/live/
Posted in AAFS, Crime, DNA profiling, human identification
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Forensics: False positives. Rhode Island Department of Health Forensic Chemistry Lab Contamination Investigation
Authorities are reviewing hundreds of test results at the Rhode Island Department of Health lab over concerns they could have been contaminated, the state’s… — Read on http://www.necn.com/news/local/hundreds-of-cases-under-review-after-potential-contamination-at-ri-forensics-lab/2947766/
Forensics: Museums still resist this process. Cornell University anthropology dept. returns Native Ancestors, Feb. 21, 60 years after they were dug out of ground
Cornell University anthropology dept. returns Native Ancestors, Feb. 21, 60 years after they were dug out of ground | Navajo-Hopi Observer | Navajo & Hopi Nations, AZ — Read on http://www.nhonews.com/news/2023/mar/14/cornell-university-anthropology-dept-returns-nativ/
Forensics: Only in Texas. Sheriff: Man fatally shoots self after living with corpse
Authorities are investigating what led a man to fatally shoot himself just before deputies entered his home and found he’d been living for months with a corpse. — Read on cw39.com/news/local/sheriff-man-fatally-shoots-self-after-living-with-corpse/
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Forensics: Lawyer corruption. and payoffs. State Bar of California Releases Reports Detailing Past Unethical Conduct in Handling Girardi Complaints
State Bar of California Releases Reports Detailing Past Unethical Conduct in Handling Girardi Complaints – The State Bar of California – News Releases — Read on http://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/News/News-Releases/State-Bar-of-California-Releases-Reports-Detailing-Past-Unethical-Conduct-in-Handling-Girardi-Complaints
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Forensics: Did this delay the Civil War 10 years? Was president Zachary Taylor assassinated to preserve slavery? A Few Forensic scientists say it’s possible. Arsenic testing questionable.
Zachary Taylor died in 1850 of food poisoning. Some experts think the culprit was arsenic — here’s why — Read on http://www.salon.com/2023/03/05/did-the-south-assassinate-this-to-preserve-slavery-forensic-scientists-say-its-possible/
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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/
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