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Further proof that CSI is not real: DNA Database use in crime stats incredibly low
Here is an article talking about the UK judicial utilization of its multi-million pound national database. Homicide cases come in as the highest users of DNA info at 8%. Sexual assault cases are barely a blip. http://theconversation.com/dna-databases-its-still-far-from-clear-how-effective-they-are-in-fighting-crime-85137
Fingerprints: Using metal deposition to reveal palm and fingerprints on fabric
Early look at recognition and retrieval of hands and fingers using vacuum metal deposition. https://www.west-technology.co.uk/forensic/2017/09/28/visualisation-grab-mark-impressions-fabric/
Not #Fake #News – Misleading forensics used in convictions – This time its in England
A brand new juried paper in @ScienceDirect on a 235 case metadata look at the evidentiary contents of “unsafe” convictions in Wales, and England. “Unsafe” is a Brit legal term that parallels “wrongful conviction” which is used in the US. … Continue reading
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Making a Joke about Forensic “matches” – John Oliver speaks out – Serious facts
Talking about the “CSI Effect” of “perfect matching” versus the science-lacking truth in use in reality. My bitemark buddies are prominant cast members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScmJvmzDcG0&feature=youtu.be
Another exoneree gets thrown out onto the streets without assistance
Broke and no ID. The unsung generosity of the Innocence Network comes to the surface once again. Rather than getting government and public assistance if he had been guilty, this exonerated man just got released after 15 years in prison after … Continue reading
Fabric “matching” overwhelming DNA testing leads to execution gurney in Texas
Another story about lazy forensics sending defendants to the death chamber. DNA testing be damned, the police ‘science’ creates a unique match. Inmate scheduled for execution. By Jordan Smith
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Fingerprint documentation of findings seems alot better than the bitemarkers
Using digital record keeping of the fingerprint characters observed during a comparison certainly exceeds what the bitemarkers have in their “guidelines.” Most case law allowing bitemarks into courts have the dentists declaring that bitemarks are like fingerprints. Usually all they … Continue reading
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Cop and coroner run amok at death scene? Or is it retribution for whistleblowing?
Nasty. Sex and drugs. Or, on the other hand, it’s false and really is retribution for calling out elected coroner misconduct or mismangement. “Allegations about the Monroe County coroner’s office were laid out in recent court filings: Sex between a … Continue reading
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Trump Profiting Continues: A Sheriff’s Bind: Cross the White House, or the Courts
This is the battle-ground involving local law enforcement and the White House rollicking pro incarceration and criminalization of DACA recipients. It is “do it our way, or loose’ funding” for LEO infrastructures. This of course involves Sheriff’s crime labs. … Continue reading
While Trump profits: Trickle-down budget cuts hampers forensic lab development
New Montana state crime lab, morgue, could get axed under budget proposal Expect alot more of this. The Feds and GOP harp on “crime waves” in the US (which isn’t true), yet the crime lab system scrounges for funding for … Continue reading
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