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Forensic Odontology: Remains found in California forest identified as missing man
Way to go Jimmy Wood. NorCal odont. MENDOCINO, Calif. (AP) — Human remains found in a remote Northern California forest last year have been identified as those belonging to a man reported missing for more than 15 years, authorities said … Continue reading
Forensics: Tulsa Massacre Update. Team Analyzing 17 Individuals So Far In Mass Grave
Forensic Team Analyzing 17 Individuals So Far In Mass Grave Search At Oaklawn — Read on http://www.news9.com/story/60d26d8dcde7490bbc57e2d7/forensic-team-analyzing-17-individuals-so-far-in-mass-grave-search-at-oaklawn
Forensics: Beware of forensic experts expressing certainty
Opinion piece about reigning-in exaggerated and one-sided expert testimony. Offers a free online tutorial via Coursera. Its organized by Christophe Champod and the UNIL forensics faculty. “Challenging Forensic Science: How science should speak to court.” I just signed up. Expert … Continue reading
Forensics: As Philly reckons with MOVE remains tragedy, anthropologists must confront our role.
It’s time for those of us working in academic and other institutions to reassess our roles, and not just react in performative allyship with those harmed. — Read on http://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/anthropology-human-remains-ethics-move-bombing-remains-20210510.html
Forensics: Fingerprint Source Identity Lacks Scientific Basis for Legal Certainty | American Association for the Advancement of Science
A sweeping denial of fingerprint reliability. More Research into Validity of Fingerprint Comparisons Needed, Forensic Report Says Courtroom testimony and reports stating that fingerprints collected from a crime scene belong to a single person lack scientific foundation. — Read on … Continue reading
Forensics: Dead infant not a homicide. Flawed science on “shaken baby” conviction used in capital murder conviction
Dr. Ophaven is a champ. A forensic doctor testified that science used in the death penalty case of Robert Leslie Roberson III, was flawed during the continuance of the evidentiary hearing Monday, March 8 https://www.palestineherald.com/news/doctor-flawed-science-used-in-capital-murder-conviction/article_18350b72-8077-11eb-b978-e786ee5b9ecb.html
Posted in AAFS, Bad Forensic Science, criminal justice, forensic evidence exaggeration, forensic pathology, Forensic Science, Forensic science misconduct, junk forensic science, Medical errors, wrongful convictions
Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, Bad forensic science, Forensic science, shaken baby junk science
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Forensics: lnnocence Project sleuths question Syracuse man’s murder conviction after 30 years in prison – syracuse.com
Innocence Project sleuths question Syracuse man’s murder conviction after 30 years in prison – syracuse.com — Read on http://www.syracuse.com/crime/2021/03/innocence-project-sleuths-question-syracuse-mans-murder-conviction-after-30-years-in-prison.html
Forensics: Donald Trump, the DOJ, and forensics: the administration snuck in one last push for junk science in courts.
Apparently, high-school science is beyond the ken of these law school geniuses at the DOJ. They quack like little lame 🦆ies. Donald Trump, the DOJ, and forensics: the administration snuck in one last push for junk science in courts. — … Continue reading
Forensics: Donald Trump, the DOJ, and forensics: the administration snuck in one last push for junk science in courts.
Apparently, high-school science is beyond the ken of these law school geniuses at the DOJ. They quack like little lame 🦆ies. Donald Trump, the DOJ, and forensics: the administration snuck in one last push for junk science in courts. — … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bad Forensic Science, Bitemarks, costs of wrongful convictions, criminal justice reform, CSI, forensic evidence exaggeration, Forensic Science, Forensic Science Bias, forensic science misconduct, junk forensic science, US Crime labs
Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, Forensic science
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Forensics: Florida data scientist in battle with state over Covid dashboard plans to turn herself in
Scientific repression. Malicious prosecution. Politicos trying to hide their asses for FL messed up covid-19 dealings. Florida data scientist in battle with state over Covid dashboard plans to turn herself in — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1254544
Posted in AAFS, Mass Disaster recovery, prosecutorial misconduct
Tagged covid disaster, Florida, Forensic science, Ron deSantis
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