Tag Archives: bitemark evidence

Twitter Comments about “”Awake-up call on the junk science” infestation

Posted on September 21, 2016 by csidds

This is just a hit-or-miss snapshot of comments and shows diversity to say the least. Go to………”A wake-up call on the junk forensic science infesting our courtrooms” for the 164 comments at its end. By HTEdwards and JMnookin. Some folks … Continue reading →

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How Bitemark evidence is still operating at the appellate level – The Kunco Case

Posted on September 20, 2016 by csidds

The “relatively unique teeth” of John Kunco The “recaptured” evidence used against Kunco. There still is a long road for prison inmates to overcome what now is considered to be unvalidated “science” presented at their original trials. John Kunco’s case … Continue reading →

Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bite Marks, Bitemarks | Tagged AAFS, ABFO, ADA, ASFO, bias, bite mark, bite marks, bitemark, bitemark analysis, bitemark evidence, bitemark testimony, Bitemarks, board certified dentist, comparison confirmation bias, David Sheets, DNA, Dr. Greg Golden, Dr. L.T. Johnson, Dr. Michael Bowers, Dr. Michael West, Dr. Robert Barsley, Dr. roger Metcalf, Elsevier, exoneration, expert opinion, forensic, Forensic Dental Evidence, forensic dentist, forensic dentistry, forensic odontologist, Forensic Odontology, Forensic science, homicide case, Humberto Leal, Innocence partners, innocence project, Innocent, Investigator's Handbook, JADA, Kennedy Brewer, Kunco, Leal, Leigh Stubbs, Levon Brooks, Mary Bush, Michael bowers, Michael West, Mississippi Innocence, NAS National Academy of Science, National Forensic Science Foundation, observer effects, Odontology, Peter Bush, Ray Krone, Ray Miller, reliability research, Saliva, screening film, starks, Stinson, surveillance video, toolmark, University of Buffalo, UV photography, validity, West, Wisconsin, wrongful conviction, wrongful convictions, wrongfully convicted | 1 Comment

PCAST in the news – The DNA Blog from the New York Legal Aid Soc

Posted on September 14, 2016 by csidds

Edited by Julie Fry Written by Celia Givens PCAST report raises questions about validity of forensic sciences in criminal courts A new draft report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has caused concerns about the … Continue reading →

Posted in AAFS | Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, bitemark evidence, criminal justice, DNA profiling, Forensic science | 2 Comments

Bitemarkers use child abuse cases to defend their continuing acceptance in courts

Posted on November 17, 2015 by csidds

[ the top picture shows 6 categories (1 to 6) of increasing bitemark severity types starting at the top left and progressing to the bottom right. My comments below will refer to this picture.] At Monday’s hearing of the Texas … Continue reading →

Posted in criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions | Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, bitemark evidence, falsified evidence, forensic examiner error, junk science, Miscarriage of justice, misidentification, wrongful convictions | 2 Comments

Vivid case of child-to-child bitemark activity according to police in San Antonio, TX

Posted on October 1, 2015 by csidds

Being able to reliably determine a skin injury can be diagnosed as a human bitemark is often a point of confusion and disagreement for forensic bitemark people and ER nurses and docs. . This case goes beyond that as police … Continue reading →

Posted in Bite Marks, Bitemarks, Forensic Science | Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, bite marks, bitemark evidence, Bitemarks, Forensic science | Leave a comment

“Top 5 Junky Forensic ‘Sciences,’ or, ‘Why are forensics under fire now?’ “

Posted on September 18, 2015 by csidds

The veteran law enforcement, law and science blogger at Grits for Breakfast’ in TX has some sharp points to make about his picks for the worst in forensic methods. There are more than just bitemark “interpreters” which he includes in this list. … Continue reading →

Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bitemarks, criminal justice reform, CSI, DNA mixtures | Tagged bitemark evidence, Criminal Justice, CSI, DNA profiling, FBI Crime Lab, junk forensic science | 1 Comment

Editorial: Taking another bite out of junk science in the Texas criminal justice system

Posted on September 17, 2015 by csidds

“In numerous instances, experts diverge widely in their evaluations of the same bite mark evidence, which has led to questioning of the value and scientific objectivity of such evidence.” The Dallas Daily News

Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Crime, Crime lab scandal, criminal justice reform | Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, Bad forensic science, bite mark, bitemark evidence, junk forensic science | Leave a comment

Stats on CSIDDS forensics and law blog – Thanks so much for your interest!!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by csidds

Going to reach 20,000 for 2015.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bitemark evidence, Criminal Justice, CSI, Forensic science, junk forensic science, prosecutorial misconduct | Leave a comment

Bitemarks in child abuse case reveals how skin injury patterns vary dramatically on a single victim

Posted on July 21, 2015 by csidds

This amazing article documents how human bite marks on a single victim, arguably by one suspect, are extremely inconsistent in pattern, shape of tooth marks and other details. Here’s a few questions. Would you look at the bite marks before … Continue reading →

Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bite Marks, Bitemarks, CSI | Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, bite mark, bitemark evidence, CSI | 1 Comment

There are some problems with India’s Forensic System : Bitemarks

Posted on June 27, 2015 by csidds

This is awful. There were 4 suspects involved in a rape. One female. This policeman was identified from this bitemark. The rape was reported 15 days after the event. Conclusions are: “The victim’s statement and the corroborative scientific evidence ( … Continue reading →

Posted in Bite Marks, Bitemarks, criminal justice | Tagged bitemark evidence, Criminal Justice, forensic testimony, junk forensic science, junk science | Leave a comment