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Forensics Case of the “Time Traveling Medical Examiner” plus the “Forensic Avoidance Syndrome”
I will lead off with the “peripatetic in time” Mississippi non-forensic pathologist Steven Hayne’s continuing mis-steps in finding ways to express himself in an academic manner. Which nevertheless, always seems to lead to a conviction for murder. A new friend … Continue reading
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FBI hair comparison fiasco proves non DNA innocence cases are viable, when forensic science advances
CSIDDS JUST ARRIVED AT 7,000 VIEWS. THANKS FOR FOLLOWING! There are some who think that only DNA testing after criminal convictions can generate an exoneration. Well, that is not exactly true. The FBI has admitted that their decades long use … Continue reading
FORENSICS: Time to Look Back 5 years. Scientific Status and NRC (NAS) Comments in “Identification from Bitemarks”
Nothing can more chilling than what is going on in forensics over the last 5 years. Certain national forensic organizations have and are still being investigated by US federal, Congressional or executive agencies or committees. Certain forensic disciplines are … Continue reading
#Forensics : DAs insensate arguments in compensation hearing for wrongfully convicted Damon Thibodeaux: Louisiana
I think DA Harry Connick’s argument opposing this guy’s $250,000 for 15 years in prison boils down to a few bullet points DA’s must learn in law school. “Once a suspect always a suspect.” Or, “once in prison, he must … Continue reading
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Tagged Criminal Justice, expectational bias, falsified evidence
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#Forensics – Body part snatchers in Norway, faked DNA results in Houston, and more…
Shades of Burke and Hare in 1800 Edinburgh. Body snatching in Norway. Or maybe its “body part” snatching.” Researchers removed organs from 1,000 dead Norwegians without consent http://tinyurl.com/oz3o7u8 via @allvoices Criminals leave no prints behind. Over 30,000 PA suspects and felons unrecorded by police chiefs. … Continue reading
#Forensics – Body Snatching in Norway, Dishonest ex-Brooklyn DA, Crime Scene DNA Contamination, Faked Crime Lab Results
Shades of Burke and Hare in 1800 Edinburgh. Body snatching in Norway. Or maybe its “body part” snatching.” Researchers removed organs from 1,000 dead Norwegians without consent http://tinyurl.com/oz3o7u8 via @allvoices Criminals leave no prints behind. Over 30,000 PA suspects and … Continue reading
#Forensics – Data-driven forensic science versus the Sherlock Holmes “ipse dixit” version in use today
Personal experience tells us that being a “smart consumer,” means we should use products and goods that have been tested at the factory, retested by the government (FDA, Dept. of Transportation, Consumer Digest, Ralph Nader (sorta ) and other independent … Continue reading
How NOT to do a forensic interview. From 2004.
Sometimes being interviewed can result in unexpected consequences. Try one of my best, from 2004. The Q and A format is trite but provided me with some opportunities. ========================================================== “Dr. Bowers has an amazingly good sense of humor. We requested … Continue reading
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Tagged forensic interviews, Forensic science
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Scientists create trepidation in certain forensic subjects. Target: Bitemarks
Here is a series of 2 posts by Dr. David Averill who is an ex-member and a past president (1995) of the dental bitemark group, the ABFO. His posts are from February 2011. They contain: 1) the effect of recent … Continue reading
Forensic Experts, outed by DNA as being unreliable in the 2009 NAS Report, ignore their failed cases.
Dr. Michael West was once known as a world-renowned forensic odontologist. His robust resume overflowed with case credentials from the FBI and Scotland Yard. Police and prosecutors from across this nation purchased his expert witness services, earning him accolades in … Continue reading
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