Tag Archives: Forensic science

Expanding government DNA archives form major debate on involving innocent people

Posted on February 18, 2016 by csidds

The shadow of “big brother” watching you comes out in print within this piece about massive forensic DNA collection in numerous states. California has the biggest database. “The question is: Do we want the government to have all these genetic … Continue reading →

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Questionable Gunshot Residue from old conviction gives Aussie court a new headache

Posted on February 17, 2016 by csidds

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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UK: A life of fighting crime is not like CSI

Posted on February 17, 2016 by csidds

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

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Forensic toolmark and material analysis of Fayum mummy portraits

Posted on February 16, 2016 by csidds

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

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Italian student showed signs of electrocution – Egypt forensic source

Posted on February 15, 2016 by csidds

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 →

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What’s NOT sexy about the DNA evidence, from another Avery ex-attorney

Posted on February 15, 2016 by csidds

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

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The expanding Constitutional Rights of a defendant to expect reliable forensic evidence

Posted on February 13, 2016 by csidds

The US Constitution may have alot to say about Bill Richard’s right to fair trial, including any forensic evidence. It wasn’t always that way. Here is Virginia law professor Brandon Garrett providing a very complete look at the blend of trending … Continue reading →

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Take a new look at what mistakes occur with Forensic Gunshot Residue testing and testimony

Posted on February 12, 2016 by csidds

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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More bitemark defenders talk about “throwing babies out of bathtubs” and their expertise

Posted on February 11, 2016 by csidds

For educational purposes only This copyrighted Wall St Journal article gives us what the Texas Forensic Sci Commission is up to regarding bitemark cases. What’s notable are some quotes from the bitemark advocates. They never say something like “we don’t … Continue reading →

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“Criminal convictions are final, and science moves on,”

Posted on February 10, 2016 by csidds

This quote is telling and runs the gamut of what the Texas Forensic Science Commission is dealing with the bitemark believers. Here is another forensic battle of similar proportions. The grueling task of unwinding scientifically unsupported Shaken Baby cases from decades … Continue reading →

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