Category Archives: criminal justice

Forensics: Genealogical DNA helps solve 1995 cold case in Kitsap County

Posted on March 10, 2022 by csidds

Othram labs helped Kitsap County detectives identify the suspect in the 1995 killing of 61-year-old Patricia Lorraine Barnes. — Read on http://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/dna-1995-cold-case-homicide-kitsap-county/281-2a180bd2-66e0-4000-bd06-7d566848e651

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Forensics: Touch DNA. Can a fingerprint be pulled off fabric?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by csidds

Touch DNA is developed from skin cells. The method of collecting the DNA carries the same scientific standard of evidence as any other form of collection. — Read on http://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/6/14/22462332/touch-dna-found-on-clothing-helps-police-find-gropers-after-breakthrough-utah-case

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Forensics: Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System: Fabricant, M. Chris: Amazon.com

Posted on March 8, 2022 by csidds

Just published. Already has rave reviews. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System [Fabricant, M. Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System — Read on http://www.amazon.com/Science-American-Criminal-Justice-System/dp/1636140300/ref=nodl_

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Forensics: Offers free autopsy services to families of US citizens dying in police custody. AUTOPSY INITIATIVE | Know Your Rights

Posted on March 6, 2022 by csidds

AUTOPSY INITIATIVE | Know Your Rights — Read on http://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/autopsyinitiative

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Forensicsshf : Police explain how rape kit ended up in a database – Mission Local

Posted on March 4, 2022 by csidds

The San Francisco Police Commission grilled police department leaders Wednesday about the policies and procedures that allowed officers to use DNA — Read on missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/

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Forensics: Iowa GOP senator Kim Reynolds ordered to return $450K of covid funds. Then tried to hide it.

Posted on March 2, 2022 by csidds

She’s the SOTU rebutter in today’s news. http://www.huffpost.com/entry/audit-kim-reynolds-covid-relief-funds_n_621f8b1ae4b018aad3c1a8d6

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Forensics: Germans Seize Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s Mega-Yacht

Posted on March 2, 2022 by csidds

His 512-foot yacht Dilbar, which has been in Hamburg since October for refitting, appears to be the first Russian-owned yacht frozen by authorities since Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2022/03/02/germans-seize-russian-billionaire-alisher-usmanovs-mega-yacht/

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Forensics: Credit Suisse caught trying to shred evidence of loans to Russian oligarchs backed by superyachts and private jets

Posted on March 2, 2022 by csidds

The scandal-ridden bank lands in the headlines once more just a week after Suisse Secrets leaks show lender’s history of deals to shady individuals. — Read on fortune.com/2022/03/02/credit-suisse-shred-evidence-loans-to-russian-oligarchs-superyachts-private-jets/

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Forensics: A Group Founded by Colin Kaepernick Is Providing Free Second Autopsies

Posted on February 26, 2022 by csidds

Certaintly a response to controversial police pathologists claiming “excited delerium” as a cause of death. The examinations by board-certified forensic pathologists will be available for the families of people who died in police-related circumstances. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/24/us/colin-kaepernick-police-autopsy.html

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Forensics: Brian Laundrie’s bones showed signs of being eaten by wild animals, autopsy reveals

Posted on February 15, 2022 by csidds

Laundrie’s remains were discovered “scattered” near his backpack on October 20 of last year at Florida’s vast Carlton Reserve. — Read on http://www.yahoo.com/news/brian-laundries-bones-showed-signs-185633179.html

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