Category Archives: Forensic Science

Forensic pathologist shares opinion on Gene Hackman, wife’s cause of death

Posted on March 2, 2025 by csidds

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden explained how the deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog could be the result of a tragic accident. — Read on http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gene-hackman-wifes-cause-death-forensic-expert-shares-opinion-unusual-circumstances

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Forensics: More opines on The Hackman deaths.

Posted on March 1, 2025 by csidds
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Forensics: Renowned forensic research and invesigative center gets the axe from its academic admin.

Posted on February 23, 2025 by csidds

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/23/forensic-science-centre-that-inspired-bbc-show-traces-at-risk-of-closure

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Forensics: When your fame and fortune as “The Godfather” of everything forensic takes a deep dive.

Posted on February 13, 2025 by csidds
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Forensics: Medical review of child skin injuries. The bitemarkers have never referenced them and probably don’t know they even exist.

Posted on February 13, 2025 by csidds

https://www.pediatric.theclinics.com/article/S0031-3955(25)00004-5/abstract

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Forensics: Comic books. Somewhat funny tactic to teach juries about science. Those of us who testify as experts talk too fast, use fancy tech words, and archaic language.

Posted on February 12, 2025 by csidds

🧪 https://www.forbes.com/sites/larsdaniel/2025/02/11/comics-help-jurors-understand-forensic-testimony-new-study-finds/

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Forensics: Supression of health data by tRump CDC

Posted on February 8, 2025 by csidds

CDC posts and then deletes important bird flu data. Expect the tRumpers to destroy important research on disease and morbidity.

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Forensics: Critics of FBI forensic methods face blowback from government censorship at annual conference.

Posted on February 6, 2025 by csidds

https://theintercept.com/2025/02/06/fbi-academy-forensic-science-law-enforcement/

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A Forensics Company Tells Cops It Can Use DNA to Predict a Suspect’s Face. Scientists Worry the Tool Will Deepen Racial Bias.

Posted on February 2, 2025 by csidds

A Forensics Company Tells Cops It Can Use DNA to Predict a Suspect’s Face. Scientists Worry the Tool Will Deepen Racial Bias.

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Forensics: French spousal rapist investigated for more sexual crimes.

Posted on January 31, 2025 by csidds

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/gisele-pelicot-dominique-husband-jail-b2689156.html

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