Category Archives: Forensic Science

Bite mark experts sound desperate in AP review of bad forensic science

Posted on June 17, 2013 by csidds

Well, the story had to come out eventually. The Associate Press extensive investigation into the US forensic dental organization, the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO), reviews their past mistakes in court cases and current denials of problems in their … Continue reading →

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PBS-2012 Nova Production On Doubtful Forensic Science

Posted on June 13, 2013 by csidds

With major contributors from the forensic science community, this in-depth PBS presentation discusses the strengths and weaknesses of forensic examiners and their effects on the US judicial system. Erroneous convictions involving bite mark identification and other “impression evidence” are the … Continue reading →

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