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NamUS cases. 13 sets of human remains found in Knox County, TN still unidentified
With some dating back as far as the 1980s, a total of 13 unidentified remains cases in Knox County are still still unsolved. — Read on http://www.wate.com/news/lonely-bones/13-sets-of-human-remains-still-unidentified-in-knox-county/
Forensics: 306 days for a rape kit. Houston Police Officers’ Union calling for resignation of Forensic Science Center President
The Houston Police Officers Union is pushing to have the leader of the Forensic Science Center removed due to a backlog in testing evidence. — Read on http://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-police-officers-union-calling-for-resignation-of-forensic-science-center-president
Posted in AAFS, Crime, Crime lab scandal, DNA profiling, Forensic Science
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Forensics: Shedding DNA capture. How police are using surreptitious DNA to solve cold murder cases
The case illuminates a tactic called “surreptitious DNA collection” that is showing to be more of a common technique used in cold cases. — Read on http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/20/police-are-using-surreptitious-dna-collection-to-solve-cold-murder-cases/70427941007/
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Forensics: GSR transfer study. US forensic scientists make gunshot residue breakthrough
Scientists have made discoveries about how gunshot residue behaves, revolutionising crime scene investigations and forensic analysis — Read on http://www.openaccessgovernment.org/us-forensic-scientists-make-gunshot-residue-breakthrough/163233/
Forensics: Individualising proteins. Perth develops world first forensic technique involving analysing hair strands at crime scenes
This new forensic technique could help scientists identify criminals and disaster victims by the sequence of proteins found in hair — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/perth/programs/mornings/chemcentre-proteomics/102564584
Posted in ABFO, Forensic Science, human identification
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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
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/
Forensic Cannibalism: Humans’ Evolutionary Relatives Butchered One Another 1.45 Million Years Ago
Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History have identified the oldest decisive evidence of humans’ close evolutionary relatives butchering and likely eating one another. In a new study published today, June 26, in Scientific Reports, National Museum of … Continue reading
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Forensics: Challenging Genetic Genealogy. Bryan Kohberger news: Attorney says ‘no connection’ between defendant, victims of Idaho murders –
Ahead of the Bryan Kohberger trial, the defendant’s attorney is saying there is no connection between him and the victims of the Idaho murders. — Read on abc7.com/bryan-kohberger-news-trial-update/13426906/
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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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