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Wrongful Conviction Blog News

Posted on September 22, 2016 by csidds

Tuesday’s Quick Clicks… The WCB Posted on September 20, 2016 by Liza Dietrich | Leave a comment Terry Olson, freed after decade in prison for 1979 killing… Judge will hear new evidence in murder case; Antoine D. Young has maintained his innocence … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The saga continues at the Ventura County Medical Examiners office

Posted on September 19, 2016 by csidds

I would like to commend Dr. Ann Bucholtz (shown above) for her short, but effective tenure as Ventura County’s Medical Examiner. My perspective is as the forensic dentistry consultant for the VCME office for over 30 years. Dr. Bucholtz’s legacy … Continue reading →

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National tragedy of unidentifieds languishing in Medical Examiner/Coroners lockers.

Posted on September 19, 2016 by csidds

Dental information contained in this news release about Unknown human remains. The “Earthly Body” title seems interesting. Note that the burned body was buried and needed exhumation before this information was published. Apparently the remains were found in 2006. Another … Continue reading →

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Another defense DNA expert has a bad day. Forgot to update his CV. Only has a Bachelors.

Posted on September 16, 2016 by csidds

This fellow has an extensive curriculum vitae. His website looks polished. He reports as being a Member of the AAFS and a Fellow of the ABC (Criminalists). He’s gotten the boot from a New York for a number of … Continue reading →

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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

Old teeth in London reveals how the plague spread in the 17th century

Posted on September 13, 2016 by csidds

British archaeologists, osteologists and other specialists love to dig around in dark, dank places. Fascinating stuff. Onto the Museum of London Archaeolgy‘s 300 staff who do all the hard work. (MOLA) MOLA’s own blog about their latest dig. Full article … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged archaelogy, Forensic science, osteology, the plague | Leave a comment

Ohio ( and most other states ) misses opportunity to find the missing – Forensic Dentistry –

Posted on September 7, 2016 by csidds

Ohio and other states are not providing everything they can to help families track missing loved ones, according to experts. Full article from Ohio. Despite the creation of a national database nearly a decade ago to assist in identifications, few … Continue reading →

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Forensics: How a criminal defense expert got some bad news from a judge – “Not qualified”

Posted on September 6, 2016 by csidds

Nothing but warning signals come out in this news article about a self-styled yet prior qualified (in other cases) DNA expert running into some trouble. The record states he admitted having no direct experience in using actual DNA profiling lab equipment. … Continue reading →

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