Forensics: Bitemarker now recants his own testimony. Not the first time.

Posted on January 4, 2023 by csidds

www.investigatetv.com/2022/12/12/bite-mark-evidence-used-dozens-convictions-now-considered-junk-science-by-some/

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Forensics: Idaho Students Murdered: Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania, Sources Say

Posted on December 30, 2022 by csidds

A suspect has been arrested in the killings of four University of Idaho students found dead in a home near campus on Nov. 13. Here’s what we know so far.
— Read on www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/suspect-in-killings-of-4-university-of-idaho-students-arrested-in-pennsylvania-sources/4020657/

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Forensics: Cop-created lie detecting scam.

Posted on December 30, 2022 by csidds

apple.news/AZq4vqoe8T5679e-uNcBQdg

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Forensics: This story never changes. The official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or not

Posted on December 25, 2022 by csidds

“A coroner doesn’t have to ever have taken a science class in their life,” said Nancy Belcher, chief executive officer of the King County Medical Society, the group that met that day.
— Read on www.chicagotribune.com/people/health/death-investigations-20221225-nbnylwxifvhwpo5xckruxc2bc4-story.html

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Forensics: DNA geneaology case needs more funding. Who is Middlesex County John Doe #NamUS is helping.

Posted on December 24, 2022 by csidds

Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner and Othram Team to Identify 2021 John Doe
— Read on dnasolves.com/articles/middlesex-county-john-doe-2021/

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Forencis: Obstructionist AG’s stand in wrongful death convictions comes under fire

Posted on December 24, 2022 by csidds

Bad faith shows its egregious face once again. AGs across the US have argued bitemarks are still valid in these exon cases.

St. Louis Judge David Mason was exasperated — again.
— Read on www.newstribune.com/news/2022/dec/23/ags-stand-in-wrongful-death-convictions-comes/

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Forensics: Harlem park entrance dedicated to the exonerated ‘Central Park 5’

Posted on December 22, 2022 by csidds

Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC.
— Read on gothamist.com/news/harlem-park-entrance-dedicated-to-the-exonerated-central-park-5

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Forensics: The reasons #NamUS needs more funding in light of new ‘Billy’s Law.’ Hundred of Thousands Missing Persons And Unidentified Cases

Posted on December 20, 2022 by csidds

namus.nij.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh336/files/media/document/namus-stats-overall-october-2022.pdf

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Forensics: Bad day for a Plantiff’s forensic expert. Johnson & Johnson Unit Accuses Leading Plaintiffs’ Talc Expert of Fraud.

Posted on December 20, 2022 by csidds

Johnson & Johnson subsidiary LTL Management filed a complaint alleging a key plaintiffs’ expert falsified a 2019 article linking cosmetic talc to mesothelioma.
— Read on www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2022/12/19/johnson-johnson-unit-accuses-leading-plaintiffs-talc-expert-of-fraud/

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Forensics: Ukraine DNA efforts to identify the victims of war. They are overwhelmed. BBC News

Posted on December 19, 2022 by csidds

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63987512

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