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DNA Matters: How to Solve a DNA Mystery
May 19, 2025
So much evidence making so little sense. Weeks of transcripts from many witnesses nagged by DNA discrepancies—conflicting rectal swabs, immaculate mother, battered child. Something was missing, and we needed an answer soon. read more
Forensic Graphology: The Silent Witness in Cold Case Investigations
May 12, 2025
Forensic graphology, when executed by trained professionals, functions as a behavioral biometric—a measurable imprint of the mind’s state, comparable in evidentiary value to voice stress analysis and forensic linguistics. read more
Data Preservation on Mobile Devices: The Quicker, The Better
March 19, 2025
Recent updates to mobile phone technology have changed the current playing field in terms of ensuring the most complete technology. read more
How To: Digital Processing of Forensic Image Evidence
March 05, 2025
The easiest solution to mitigate evidence concerns is to document the evidence photographically and work from these photographs. read more
Digital Evidence, LE Training and Partnerships are Key to Combating Human Trafficking
December 16, 2024
In January 2024, The Exodus Road joined a landmark commitment to accelerate investigations of crimes against children and online exploitation through a first-of-its-kind effort with Raven, NCMEC and Cellebrite. read more
Gamifying Digital Forensics: Surprises, Takeaways and Knowledge Gained in Annual CTF
December 09, 2024
A romantic getaway on the high seas turned tragic and you have just one week to parse through a lot of digital evidence to crack the case. read more
An Incarcerated Perspective: A Disgraced DNA Analyst and a Flawed Justice System
November 20, 2024
The aerosol cans contained DNA that was deemed "uninterpretable," and, astonishingly, a lab technician’s DNA was discovered on the paper towel tube they claimed I had used to ignite the fire. The truth, as it turns out, lay buried under layers of forensic misconduct. read more