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NIST $20M funded statistician says there is “no good reason” for bitemark identifications
This continues the US forensic saga and underscores why all the bitemark ID cases are junk opinions. It also contradicts and makes moot the NIST sponsored National Forensic Science Commission’s bitemark committee outcomes. I mentioned at some point in the … Continue reading
Questionable Gunshot Residue from old conviction gives Aussie court a new headache
In the rollup to a new trial against a man previous accused of murder, convicted and then released after 19 years, the focus of misuse or at least the accusations of questionably “researched” forensic evidence is in the headlines. Seems an FBI … Continue reading
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Tagged forensic examiner error, Forensic science, Miscarriage of justice
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UK: A life of fighting crime is not like CSI
Another memoir about chasing the bad guys. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3446240/Legendary-crime-scene-investigator-lifts-lid-gory-gripping-case-files.html
Forensic toolmark and material analysis of Fayum mummy portraits
Having spent some time with one of the Fayum mummies named Herakleides residing at the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA, this video presentation of recent research of similar specimens is truly fascinating. These archeo-forensic folks just rock. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/secrets-2000-year-old-egyptian-mummy-portraits-revealed-through-forensic-technology-1543876
Italian student showed signs of electrocution – Egypt forensic source
Double autopsies from Egypt and Italians forensic authorities indicate the extent of the student’s horrific injuries. Egypt security forces deny involvement despite reports the victim was taken into custody by the police. Remember that the Egyptian Forensic Institute has been … Continue reading
What’s NOT sexy about the DNA evidence, from another Avery ex-attorney
An opinion about the EDTA “planted” blood evidence from the second Avery conviction. http://www.bustle.com/articles/141587-steven-averys-former-lawyer-keith-findley-tells-wisn-what-the-general-public-gets-wrong-about-forensic
Texas Prosecutor who sent innocent man to death row is disbarred
This result goes on a very short list of ex-DAs who get punishment for cheating during their prosecution cases. The flip side is that most state Bar associations and Attorney Generals have ignored pursuing charges against lawyers who judges have … Continue reading
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Tagged Exculpatory Evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, wrongful convictions
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Forensic Commission making suggestions about how and why bitemarks fall short of science
Today (Friday) the Texas Forensic Sci Panel will bring out their final position on bitemarks in the state. Here are some of their reasons why it will not be positive for the bitemarkers. The article misleads the scope of the Commission … Continue reading
Take a new look at what mistakes occur with Forensic Gunshot Residue testing and testimony
The Cardiff School of Law Innocence Project students and their faculty took on the very basic and POPULAR “police science” of GSR and turned it (now improved expertise) on its head via misuse in an 17 year old conviction. http://www.independent.co.uk/student/news/dwaine-george-how-cardiff-law-school-s-innocence-project-discovered-scientific-evidence-was-of-no-a6850346.html
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Tagged forensic examiner error, Forensic science, forensic testimony
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PA judge avoids 6thAmendment Confrontation of DNA software used by Prosecutors
This is the second level argument in the toasty topic roaming forensic science hallways regarding DNA mixtures collected from crime scenes and crime victims. In this article, the judge (not the first to do this) misses the point of protecting … Continue reading
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