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Tx Forensic Sci Commission gets kudos for driving bitemark analysts to ground

Posted on December 27, 2015 by csidds

Well, its not just the bitemarker zealots being scoured by the Tx Commission as mentioned in the January issue of Texas Monthly. But, its title is “False Impressions” and its headpiece image is the above closeup of some badly busted … Continue reading →

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Innocence Projects’ praise for Texas Forensic Commission’s deep look into bitemarks

Posted on December 16, 2015 by csidds

The NY Innocence Project talks about this week’s New York Times article which has gone viral on the Net as an example of forensic science “reform” taking place in Texas. The bitemarkers are resorting to innuedos and red herrings to defend … Continue reading →

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Texas Forensic Sci Commission puts some pressure on the major National DNA crime lab qualification company

Posted on October 23, 2015 by csidds

The first is from the FSC putting demands on the American Society of Crime Lab Directors regarding their customer crime labs following proper standards for stats handling DNA samples from multiple sources (mixtures). http://www.fsc.texas.gov/sites/default/files/L_fr%20DiMaio%20FINAL%20ASCLD%20Announcement%20DNA%20Mixture%2009302015.pdf The second is from the ASCLD … Continue reading →

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