Category Archives: Bad Forensic Science

Forensics: 2004 Chi Trib articles about dubious bitemark convictions and bad science that still stand as “justice done.”

Posted on May 26, 2015 by csidds

Its been 11 years since this article was published. Its about the DNA vs bitemark case AZ v. Tankersley. The defendant is still in prison. The “bitemark matchers” were ABFO members Raymond Rawson (Ray Krone’s exoneration story is at the bottom of this … Continue reading →

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More on what damage junk forensic science brings society

Posted on May 24, 2015 by csidds

After 36 years…… http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/dc-man-imprisoned-by-flawed-fbi-forensic-evidence-exonerated/2015/05/23/ed382f70-00c6-11e5-8b6c-0dcce21e223d_story.html

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Unprecedented review of faulty forensics starts state by state

Posted on May 16, 2015 by csidds

A great example of what happens when amateur and self validated forensic opinions get loose in the US court system. And runs amok for decades. Massachusetts sets up its own review board. Just 49 states to go. http://m.wcvb.com/news/state-launching-review-of-convictions-to-find-faulty-hair-forensics/33031382

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Devastating effects of more forensic double talk : From a state-licensed, court qualified expert : Conflicting opinions

Posted on May 15, 2015 by csidds

This case is despicable regarding conflicts of interest involved in forensics. Please read. Thanks to John Lentini for the link. http://www.12news.com/story/news/investigative/2015/05/12/barbara-sload-phoenix-fd-arson-investigation/27208363/

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The dawn of US forensic science had a few peculiar bedfellows

Posted on April 21, 2015 by csidds

  Taking at look at 1904 to the present regarding science and non-science accepted as such. Includes SBS, phrenology, eugenics, gun powder, bullet lead, ear prints, fiber, bitemark and hair matchers. Law professors Saks and Koehler urge that its “time … Continue reading →

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MS Supreme Court allows court hearing on a forensic maverick

Posted on April 3, 2015 by csidds

A hearing on MS quasi forensic path guy Steven Hayne will enlighten us on how a small town judge handles the new science skepticism of SBS. Plus the creds of Steven Hayne. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2015/04/03/mississippi-supreme-court-rules-for-death-row-inmate-jeffrey-havard

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Peter Neufeld on broken forensics needing a fix. SFO Police lab keeps coming up short. This time its DNA:

Posted on March 30, 2015 by csidds

“According to testimony and evidence revealed in a trial late last year, the analyst allegedly filled in the gaps in poor-quality, incomplete genetic evidence. She generated two complete genetic profiles, and both were sent off as definitive test results to … Continue reading →

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BACK to Supreme Court to test new law on forensic ‘science’

Posted on March 26, 2015 by csidds

A remarkably sad, infuriating  and frustrating ordeal one man in California prison has experienced for 22 years is winding up in intensity. William Richards’ 1997 murder conviction in San Bernardino had been overturned by a habeas corpus hearing in 2010, … Continue reading →

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False forensic bitemark case gets another CA high court look

Posted on March 19, 2015 by csidds

William Richards’ newest attempt for freedom centers on this application of a new law expecting the judiciary to know something about junk forensic science. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-bite-mark-court-20150318-story.html

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A modern example of the Inquisition and Devils Island

Posted on March 13, 2015 by csidds

Once convicted, the state of Nevada tries to ignore or deny evidence and even the inmate from public scrutiny. https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/03/12/murderinvegas/

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