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Forensics: The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Leading Vaccine to Solve Covid-19
Trump gave us HCQ. Loser. The Husband-and-Wife Team Behind the Leading Vaccine to Solve Covid-19 — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/11/10/business/biontech-covid-vaccine.amp.html
Posted in AAFS, Center for Disease Control, Forensic Science
Tagged BioNTech vaccine
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Forensics: Baseline look at junk science through the deviance and failures of bitemark believers
Marvin Zalman’s interview on his LR article describing the “cognitive biases, deviance, and dissonance” of science deniers. It shocking they are still affiliated by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences — Podcast on excitedutterance.com/listen ___ Albany Law Review
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bitemarks, Dr. Michael West, expert testimony, forensic evidence exaggeration, forensic fraud, Forensic Science, Forensic Science Bias, Forensic science misconduct, forensic science reform, junk forensic science, wrongful convictions
Tagged national Association of Medical Examiners
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Forensics: Revealing the lies and alot worse. Autopsy of a Crime Lab by Brandon L. Garrett – Hardcover – University of California Press
Of course, the #AAFS connection with the ABFO bitemarkers is a main target. This book exposes the dangerously imperfect forensic evidence that we rely on for criminal convictions.”That’s not my fingerprint, your honor,” said the defendant, after FBI experts reported a “100-percent identification.” They … Continue reading
Forensics: Claims about Egyptian mummy technique: New X-ray technique reveals clues about ancient 1,900-year-old mummy
Jeez. The Getty has a “red shroud” mummy collection. They have been doing this for years. I consulted for one. “Herakleides” was a handsome 20yo. See him Herakleides Egyptian mummy: New X-ray technique reveals clues about ancient 1,900-year-old mummy – … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, Forensic Science, human identification
Tagged Egyptology, red shroud mummies
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Forensics: Colombia: New Evidence Prisoners Were Intentionally Shot | Human Rights Watch
Police brutality in Columbia. A new report by international forensic experts commissioned by Human Rights Watch points to the intentional killing of detainees during a prison riot in March 2020 in Colombia. — Read on http://www.hrw.org/news/2020/11/24/colombia-new-evidence-prisoners-were-intentionally-shot
Forensics: Former NOPD crime lab employee airs concerns over safety, procedures
Then they force him to take a drug test. A defense attorney tells WDSU the drug lab’s lack of accreditation could impact court cases. — Read on http://www.wdsu.com/article/wdsu-investigates-former-nopd-crime-lab-employee-airs-concerns-over-safety-procedures/34774281
Forensics: 20,000 cases affected! 108 More Convictions Tied to Massachusetts Chemist’s Misconduct May Be Vacated
All from one forensic lab analyst. The Suffolk County district attorney said she was seeking to remove the “huge stain on the legal system” left by Annie Dookhan, who pleaded guilty in 2013 to tampering with evidence. — Read on … Continue reading
Forensics: Ernie Jackson: A look into Forensic Odontology
He’s one of the good guys of the ABFO. Go Ernie!! There are only 81 Certified Forensic Odontologists in the world. Part of their job is to help investigators identify human remains using the deceased’s teeth and dental records. — … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Forensic Science, human identification
Tagged Dr Ernie Jackson, Forensic Odontology
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Forensics: expert carried human heads of serial killer’s victims on flight to Glasgow from Italy – Daily Record
Ive used a cardbox box sealed with crime scene tape. Fit in the overhead nicely. Dame Professor Sue Black brought the grim packages from Verona to Glasgow after being asked to help Italian colleagues investigating a serial killer . — … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, forensic pathology, Forensic Science, human identification
Tagged bio anthropology, Forensic Odontology
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Forensics: Lack of effective police oversight: A Watchdog Accused Officers of Serious Misconduct. Few Were Punished.
These facts brought us the polticized, misunderstood, and ineptly misapplied media phrase “defund the police.” An analysis by The New York Times found that the N.Y.P.D. has reduced or rejected recommendations for stiff discipline of officers in about 71 percent … Continue reading
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