Category Archives: forensic pathology

Forensics: Visual exam may be negative. Study Proves MRIs Can Show Strangulation Evidence 12 Days Later

Study Proves MRIs Can Show Strangulation Evidence 12 Days Later — Read on http://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/623208-Study-Proves-MRIs-Can-Show-Strangulation-Evidence-12-Days-Later/

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Forensics: Attacking trial exhibits and expert opinions on cause of death. New Court Filing Alleges Prosecutorial Misconduct in Derek Chauvin Trial

New court filing alleges prosecutorial misconduct in the Derek Chauvin trial, claiming evidence manipulation and unfair testimony — Read on inews.zoombangla.com/new-court-filing-alleges-prosecutorial-misconduct-in-derek-chauvin-trial/

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Forensics: The scam of body donations “for research.” Big bucks $$$.

http://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce83r56xwj7o

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Forensics: Protecting police homicides? When Death Investigations Go Wrong

A growing body of data shows how outdated forensic methods and unreliable expert testimony distort justice. — Read on innocenceproject.org/news/when-death-investigations-go-wrong-new-research-reveals-the-risks-of-wrongful-conviction/

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Forensic pathology: When doggies bite, who did it? 🧪

Forensic pathology: When doggies bite, who did it? 🧪 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073825000301

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Forensics: TOD research. Found dead in the snow − how microbes can help pinpoint time of death for forensic investigations in frigid conditions

An accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information where the naked eye cannot. — Read on http://www.yahoo.com/news/found-dead-snow-microbes-help-161031667.html

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Forensics: How forensic dentists ruin innocent lives

I have co-existed with these dentists for decades. Some are sincere and thoughtful. Others are raging egotists. None are trained as a “scientist .” The outrageous cases like McCrory’s (see the link below) over the last 2 decades have led … Continue reading

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Forensics: “If You’re Lucky, It Could Be Days’: Maui Fire Forensic Expert Compares Painstaking Identification of Remains to 9/11 Aftermath

Dr. — Read on themessenger.com/news/maui-forensic-expert-identification-of-remains

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Forensics: Junk term ‘Excited Delirium’ Is No Excuse for Police Abuse

The National Association of Medical Examiners now says “excited delirium” should not be cited as a cause of death. — Read on reason.com/2023/06/27/excited-delirium-is-no-excuse-for-police-abuse/

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Forensics: Looking to speedup “overworked”coroners. Ignores investigative failures. Controversial coroner cremation bill sails through House committee – Louisiana Illuminator

A bill that would allow coroners to cremate bodies despite suspicious circumstances sailed through the end of a House committee Thursday. — Read on lailluminator.com/2023/05/25/controversial-coroner-cremation-bill-sails-through-house-committee/

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