Category Archives: Forensic Science

Forensics: 2022 Innocence Project Photo Highlights

innocenceproject.org/10-striking-photos-that-perfectly-capture-the-innocence-projects-highlights-of-2022/

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Forensics: Idaho Students Murdered: Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania, Sources Say

A suspect has been arrested in the killings of four University of Idaho students found dead in a home near campus on Nov. 13. Here’s what we know so far. — Read on http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/suspect-in-killings-of-4-university-of-idaho-students-arrested-in-pennsylvania-sources/4020657/

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Forensics: The reasons #NamUS needs more funding in light of new ‘Billy’s Law.’ Hundred of Thousands Missing Persons And Unidentified Cases

namus.nij.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh336/files/media/document/namus-stats-overall-october-2022.pdf

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Forensics: Hollywood forensics: Titanic: James Cameron Hires Forensic Expert to Prove Why Jack Had to Die

James Cameron has hired a team of forensic experts to explain that Jack had to die at the end of Titanic, ending the debate once and for all. — Read on collider.com/titanic-james-cameron-proves-jacks-death/

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Forensics: ‘Nightmare’ Warehouse Fire Erases Evidence in Many Unsolved Cases

Lawyers say evidence in cold cases and bids for exoneration disappeared or was ruined when a Police Department storage facility in Brooklyn went up in flames. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/14/nyregion/police-warehouse-fire-evidence.html

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Forensics: #NamUS cases. Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is Requesting The Public’s Assistance In Locating Next Of Kin For The Following Deceased Individuals

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is Requesting The Public’s Assistance In Locating Next Of Kin For The Following Deceased Individuals – The Katy News — Read on thekatynews.com/2022/12/14/harris-county-institute-of-forensic-sciences-is-requesting-the-publics-assistance-in-locating-next-of-kin-for-the-following-deceased-individuals-6/

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Forensics: A total mess. Queensland DNA lab to be ‘rebuilt from ground up’ after damning report, government says

Samples to be retested and double jeopardy laws potentially reformed so serious crimes can be re-prosecuted after 123 recommendations accepted — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/15/queensland-dna-lab-to-be-rebuilt-from-ground-up-after-damning-report-government-says

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Forensics: War crimes investigation. Dutch forensic team will return to Ukraine in spring

The Dutch forensic team, which investigated war crimes in Ukraine, has returned to its homeland but will come to Ukraine again in the spring. — Ukrinform. — Read on http://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3627938-dutch-forensic-team-will-return-to-ukraine-in-spring.html

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Forensics: Australia. Crime Lab ‘Bungle.’ What could happen next amid the DNA lab bungle investigation

What could happen next amid the DNA lab bungle investigation — Read on http://www.4bc.com.au/what-could-happen-next-amid-the-dna-lab-bungle-investigation/

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Forensics: UK ‘SmartWater’ sprays assault attackers with traceable chemicals. Also used to protect property.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60414452

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