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Forensis: Excellent Review. THE CHALLENGES TO THE FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN BITE MARKS IN SKIN Etc.
Conclusions reveal why bm opinions are invalid. Skin distortion and cognitive biases are paramount. Great literature review. View of THE CHALLENGES TO THE FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN BITE MARKS IN SKIN AND COMPARISON WITH TEETH — Read on esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/4142/99193547137
Forensics: Kirk Bloodsworth, Thirty Years After His Exoneration | Death Penalty Information Center
Kirk Bloodsworth, Thirty Years After His Exoneration — Read on deathpenaltyinfo.org/resources/podcasts/discussions-with-dpic/kirk-bloodsworth-thirty-years-after-his-exoneration
Forensics: Henry Lee, renowned Forensic scientist, fabricated evidence that sent men to jail, says judge
Henry Lee, a famed forensic scientist who has worked on numerous cases and appeared often as an expert in court, fabricated evidence in a 1989 trial that sent Ralph “Ricky” Birch and Shawn Henning to jail for killing Everett Carr, … Continue reading
Forensics: Victorian Pseudoscience on a Netflix Budget: “Ancient Apocalypse” and the Paradox of Science Communication Online
Much like the bitemark believers who hold sway in the #AAFS hierarchy. They substitute data for a word salad of their “science ” As scholars and investigators of conspiracy theory communities have noted, people who cling to these ideas long … Continue reading
Forensics: Rogue Prosecutor to blame. Winnipeg court exonerates indigenous men after decades-old convictions
Allan Woodhouse and Brian Anderson did not kill a 40-year-old Winnipeg chef in 1973, a Winnipeg judge declared Tuesday. — Read on http://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/two-indigenous-men-acquitted-of-murder-after-50-years/
Forensics: Article collection: Forensic Odontology and Bite Mark Analysis: Understanding the Debate
The ABFO contribution to this impressive collection is a non-starter. Nothing about having empirical proofs to support what they do. This is all they can do? Browse articles from the collection: Forensic Odontology and Bite Mark Analysis: Understanding the Debate … Continue reading
‘Flawed’ bitemark evidence in court could lead to wrongful convictions, even death sentences – Study Finds – @The_AAFS
The American Academy of Forensics Sciences should pay attention and remove these dentists’ accreditation. According to the findings, bitemarks on skin do not transfer accurately, and even minor distortions could potentially match a large number of individuals. — Read on … Continue reading
Forensics: ASU study sheds new light on inconclusive gun evidence. Should be considered exculpatory.
A forensic study that examined the validity of forensic cartridge-case comparisons found that inconclusive reports are actually a predictor of innocence, providing new evidence that could contribute to post-conviction arguments or prevent innocent suspects from being charged in gun-related crimes. … Continue reading
Cop forensics takes a hit. Maryland Supreme Court imposes limits on ballistics evidence used to link guns to crimes
An opinion by the Supreme Court of Maryland published Tuesday imposed limits on the use of ballistics evidence in courtrooms across the state. — Read on http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-maryland-supreme-court-limits-firearm-testimony-20230621-v7fqgcik2vgefj3zmfvbgrap3e-story.html
Forensics: Daniel Saldana exonerated after spending 33 years in prison for attempted murder
Daniel Saldana was freed 33 years after he was wrongfully convicted of trying to murder a group of high school students, Los Angeles County DA George Gascón said. — Read on nypost.com/2023/05/25/daniel-saldana-exonerated-after-spending-33-years-in-prison-for-attempted-murder/
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