HIV, HBV, bloodborne pathogens, transdermal drugs, chemical nerve agents, and yes, even global viral pandemics are real and present risks to modern investigators, and proper PPE use deserves our full consideration.
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Researchers found that 94 percent of jurors understood the technical language of an expert when presented with a 3D-printed model of skull trauma.
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A Florida police department says it solved a 35-year-old homicide by using DNA to find a relative of the alleged killer and then created a family tree to track him down.
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There’s a growing body of case law from around the world–including the United Kingdom, New Zealand and France–where courts have been called on to interpret emojis as evidence.
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Judge Waldron’s decision comes after testing identified male DNA underneath the mother’s fingernails and on her wallet, both of which excluded Henry as the source.
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Peter Valentin has been named to an American Academy of Forensic Sciences board that puts him at the forefront of overseeing the organizations that accredit forensic scientists from across the country.
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Cellebrite is increasing its live online and on-demand training options for law enforcement and enterprise digital forensics professionals.
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Cybersecurity experts are urging remote workers to beef up their awareness and knowledge of phishing scams, the fastest growing type of cybercrime, many of which are now playing on fears of the Coronavirus.
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A Maryland man who was shot and killed by police was armed with a rifle and ignored commands to show his hands and get on the ground when officers entered his home, police said this week
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Brain lesion. Faceless corpse. Exile. Conspiracy. Exploitation of the vulnerable. If that sounds like a good story, you may want to purchase a copy of Kathy Reichs’ brand-new book.
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