Category Archives: junk forensic science

Forensics: 40 hour course qualifies to do BPA. Study on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Finds ‘Conclusions Were Often Erroneous’

Posted on June 11, 2021 by csidds

Study on Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Finds ‘Conclusions Were Often Erroneous’ – Reason.com — Read on reason.com/2021/06/11/study-on-bloodstain-pattern-analysis-finds-conclusions-were-often-erroneous/

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Forensics: Error at NYPD lab that went unchecked for 5 years warrants probe

Posted on May 29, 2021 by csidds

Police say “no harm no foul.” Defense say false drug testing needs an audit. Terri Rosenblatt, the supervising attorney of the New York Legal Aid Society’s DNA unit, said in a statement that they looking closely at the error. — … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Latest bitemark wrongful conviction: Eddie Lee Howard

Posted on May 26, 2021 by csidds

Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom – Eddie Lee Howard  https://www.wrongfulconvictionpodcast.com/podcast/s12e58-wrongful-conviction-with-jason-flom-eddie-lee-howard

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Forensics Australia: “Triad” absolutists vs lack of scientific data. Critique of baby shaking prosecutions raises troubling response

Posted on May 25, 2021 by csidds

Forensic science practices and methodologies should not be allowed to continue without a rigorous independent review. — Read on http://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/critique-of-baby-shaking-prosecutions-raises-troubling-response-20210523-p57ubw.html

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Forensics. Scientist Faces Legal threats and police searches: Debate explodes over baby shaking science

Posted on May 21, 2021 by csidds

Forensic Science progress is personally and professionally risky. Waney Squire MD had similar retribution in the UK. Legal threats and police searches: Debate explodes over baby shaking science — Read on amp.theage.com.au/national/victoria/legal-threats-and-police-searches-debate-explodes-over-baby-shaking-science-20210513-p57rkp.html

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Forensics Australia: Review of ‘junk’ forensic science in courts abandoned

Posted on May 21, 2021 by csidds

More proof that in general, politics, government, and forensic science improvement are incompatible partners. Complaints about confused juries, junk science and possible miscarriages of justice prompted an investigation into forensic science, which has been shelved. — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/national/review-of-junk-forensic-science-in-courts-abandoned-20210520-p57thx.html

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Forensics: AAFS 2012 meeting abstract on the failure of bitemark analysis

Posted on May 13, 2021 by csidds

This one got me no love from the ABFO bitemarkers.

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Forensics: Staggering number of cases affected. The Massachusetts crime lab scandal is just the beginning.

Posted on May 12, 2021 by csidds

In Massachusetts, it will take years to unravel the scope of such systemic errors. — Read on slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/05/massachusetts-crime-lab-houston-forensic-science.html

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Forensics: How junk “research” enters mainstream academia. External Qi – Science Integrity Digest

Posted on May 8, 2021 by csidds

External Qi – Science Integrity Digest — Read on scienceintegritydigest.com/2019/05/24/external-qi/amp/

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Forensics: Tools – How do you know a paper is legit?

Posted on May 3, 2021 by csidds

I am hoping this review is helpful. Hearing about unpublished opinions on YouTube is driving me crazy. Students need to read this quick overview. Tools – How do you know a paper is legit? — Read on http://www.callingbullshit.org/tools/tools_legit.html

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