Popular Mechanics Presents "CSI Myths: The Shaky Science Behind Forensics" Forensic science was not developed by scientists. It was mostly created by cops, who...
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Bob Parsons
jiyu_san
Aug 12, 2009 4:44 pm
This is another misconception. The victim doesn't need to press charges for your "heroine" to be arrested (since when is drugging and kidnapping someone...
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suesarkis@...
suesarkis2001
Aug 14, 2009 9:12 pm
Folks - I need a top notch GSR expert in the Los Angeles area. The main issue at hand is whether it is possible and under what circumstances for a non-shooter ...
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Bob Parsons
jiyu_san
Aug 14, 2009 11:25 pm
Sue, I'm not in the LA area, nor would I consider myself to be a "top-notch GSR expert" (I haven't done any GSR work since the 1980's, and even then only...
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suesarkis@...
suesarkis2001
Aug 15, 2009 12:15 am
Bob - Thank you for the information. About 10 years ago two investigators from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office conducted transfer experiments with...
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Jerry Godsey
view_from_pew
Aug 15, 2009 1:38 am
Sue, we use the LA Coroner's office to process our GSR kits. Their reports are pretty inconclusive, though. Their reports say something like, "The test shows...
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John Lloyd Scharf
johnlloydscharf
Aug 15, 2009 2:32 am
I posted an article here months ago that the FBI no longer has a lab for GSR. It is too much guesswork. ... reports are pretty inconclusive, though. Their...
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dutraa
Aug 15, 2009 4:36 am
This is about as conclusive that GSR testing can say. Unlike in the world of TV dramas, GSR doesn't say who shot the gun. The test only indicates who has...
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C.O.A.L
criesofalost...
Aug 15, 2009 5:21 am
I always thought that little burn holes are in the persons clothing that fired the gun. Brendalee C.O.A.L. T.E.A.M. Cries Of A Loss<>Touching Each...
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nonarevers
Aug 18, 2009 8:07 am
Wheelie bins in the street is much easier, for the serious criminal, eg, Maria Marchese targetting Dr Falkowski's wheelie bin to set him up for rape. But...
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gmgodwin
Aug 18, 2009 11:45 pm
DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated, Scientists Show By ANDREW POLLACK Published: August 17, 2009 Scientists in Israel have demonstrated that it is possible to...
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jennifer schaus
jschaus01
Aug 19, 2009 3:14 pm
Is anyone using a Crime Scene Virtual Tour for reconstruction or are you still using sketches & still photography? Will any Stimulus funding help you upgrade...
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Daryl W. Clemens
identtec
Aug 19, 2009 3:55 pm
Still using sketches and stills. We've looked at some of the "3D" mapping systems, but they are awfully expensive. So, yes, if we could find some funding...
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Jerry Godsey
view_from_pew
Aug 19, 2009 11:50 pm
We use CrimeZone. It is a pretty good program. Right now, we measure all of the points of reference with a laser measure (don't get excited, we bought it at...
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Jennifer Schaus
jschaus01
Aug 20, 2009 2:59 am
Thanks, Jerry. I'll have to look at Sears.. I did not know they carried such items. Are you familiar with this software - www.Crime-Scene-Vr.com ...
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Jennifer Schaus
jschaus01
Aug 20, 2009 3:01 am
Daryl, LinkedIn is fairly closed - meaning there is no spam. Just a way to organize discussions and posts/topics. Thanks. _____ From:...
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Jerry Godsey
view_from_pew
Aug 20, 2009 5:05 am
Jennifer, my unit looked at Crime-Scene VR before I got into the unit. The consensus was that it is incredible software, but very pricey, and had a steep...
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johnatkins63
Aug 25, 2009 4:25 pm
Has anyone else observed false positives with water using RSID saliva test?...
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Ed Jones
eljnsjr
Aug 25, 2009 5:24 pm
Dear johnatkins63, We got this letter from Independent Forensics in June of this year: "This letter is to notify you of the recall of RSID-Saliva™ lots#...
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biocrim
Aug 25, 2009 7:52 pm
Hi John, Yes, we just suspended use of the RSID saliva cards due to QC issues and positive results on the negative control. It appears there are serious...
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biocrim
Aug 25, 2009 8:55 pm
See this link: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B209568.PDF...
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suesarkis@...
suesarkis2001
Aug 25, 2009 11:38 pm
Was innocent man wrongly executed? Will the State of TX admit the truth? _http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-tc-nw-texas-execute-0824-082aug25,0, ...
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curtis.robin@...
curtis.robin...
Aug 27, 2009 1:18 pm
We do not use RSID saliva test. We stopped using RSID Semen and RSID Blood test due to similar issues (false positive and false negative)....
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biocrim
Aug 27, 2009 6:38 pm
Here is link to a 3rd Appellate District ruling from August 24th that conflicts directly with the Rutterschmidt ruling. The Rutterschmidt ruling was from the...
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Brent Turvey
forensic_online
Aug 27, 2009 7:14 pm
Ken; They are having to send Dr. Lawrence out to testify because Dr. Bolduc is a massive fraud, and his testimony continues to draw well earned fire from the...
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dutraa
Aug 28, 2009 6:53 pm
In looking at the two cases, there appears to be some potential middle ground. I agree with Brent that there is an issue if a prosecutor is using another...
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nonarevers
Aug 29, 2009 7:27 am
UK Forensic "Science" Service will still continue with this fraud of LCN http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8226423.stm McGlinchey cleared of bomb...
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nonarevers
Aug 29, 2009 7:28 am
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8226423.stm McGlinchey cleared of bomb charge Declan McGlinchey No evidence was offered against Mr McGlinchey The...
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mrcsi2000
Sep 1, 2009 12:48 am
Is anyone familiar with a court case that admits entomological (blow flies) evidence as a valid, creditable, form of science under either Fry or Daughbert ?...
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suesarkis@...
suesarkis2001
Sep 1, 2009 5:17 am
A good book for such information would be "Fly For The Prosecution" by M. Lee Goff whereby he speaks of quite a few actual court cases. Sincerely yours, Sue ...
