Category Archives: Forensic Science

Forensics: Dr. Buck Ruxton 1930s murder case in the UK. Its a classic who-done-it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-64939242

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Forensics: Margaret Mead would weep. Closing UC Berkeley’s anthropology library is a mistake

One of only three anthropology libraries in the country is slated for closure at University of California, Berkeley. — Read on eu.desertsun.com/story/opinion/2023/03/11/closing-uc-berkeleys-anthropology-library-is-a-mistake/69982709007/

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Forensics: Did this delay the Civil War 10 years? Was president Zachary Taylor assassinated to preserve slavery? A Few Forensic scientists say it’s possible. Arsenic testing questionable.

Zachary Taylor died in 1850 of food poisoning. Some experts think the culprit was arsenic — here’s why — Read on http://www.salon.com/2023/03/05/did-the-south-assassinate-this-to-preserve-slavery-forensic-scientists-say-its-possible/

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Forensics: Indigenous remains repatriation. ‘You’re not alone’: Guatemalan anthropologist offers support for unmarked graves searches | CBC News

One of Guatemala’s foremost experts in forensic anthropology is offering his support for Indigenous communities investigating unmarked burials linked to residential schools in Canada. — Read on http://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/fafg-peccerelli-guatemala-unmarked-graves-1.6765949

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Forensics: Murdaugh blood spatter witness has expertise beyond the pale.

This guy goes way beyond the limits to what limits exists in the field. Claims multiple shooters and more…. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/blood-spatter-expert-testifies-alex-murdaugh-trial_n_63fcfa84e4b0ecabbaa0b89d

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Forensics: MPD forensic scientist shooting surveillance footage released showing ambush attack

Surveillance video and other trial evidence has been released, capturing the attempted murder of Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist Nicole Ford. — Read on http://www.fox9.com/news/mpd-forensic-scientist-shooting-surveillance-footage-released-showing-ambush-attack

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Forensics: NamUS helps. Cases numbers are huge. Texas passed missing persons reporting law, but does it work?

Texas passed missing persons reporting law, but does it work? | KXAN Austin — Read on http://www.kxan.com/texas-passed-missing-persons-reporting-law-but-does-it-work/

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Another NamUS case: Nonnie Dotson Disappearance: Cold case: Have you seen this woman missing since 2006?

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are working to find a woman who went missing on Nov. 19, 2006. — Read on kdvr.com/news/colorado-cold-cases/cold-case-have-you-seen-this-woman-missing-since-2006/

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NamUS case: Local News: Search continues two years after woman reported missing in Sikeston

Local News: Search continues two years after woman reported missing in Sikeston (2/6/23) | Standard Democrat — Read on standard-democrat.com/story/2982726.html

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Forensics: Blood spatter arguments a big issue. SC v. Alex Murdaugh: Murdaugh Family Murders

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh, 54, is accused of fatally shooting 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh, — Read on http://www.courttv.com/news/sc-v-alex-murdaugh-murdaugh-family-murders/

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