Solicitors and barristers have reported their use of digital evidence can be restricted by limited or late access, large volumes of material, and tight turnaround times to secure legal aid funding and choose and instruct independent experts.
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The goal of this study was to begin developing a protocol that yields reproducible results—a necessary step toward a reliable, validated field-based method.
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The body was identified as that of a white male; however, due to the removal of the head, hands, and feet, it was impossible to give an accurate age or description.
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The protocol will guide the clinical practice of conducting comprehensive assessments for patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) that prioritize the patient’s health and well-being.
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The new lab will focus on high-throughput DNA testing, which comprises about 20% of all ISP forensic cases in the laboratory system.
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Dr. Noora Al Snan was finally able to link the detonation of 34 IEDs to one man—who was not in the DNA database. This was thanks to a creative application of familial searching and the common in-breeding seen in some populations in Bahrain.
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Canadian police said Tuesday they have solved one of the highest-profile cold cases in Quebec history, linking the 1975 rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl to a West Virginia man who died more than 40 years ago.
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit used DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) to identify the remains of a woman found in Warner Springs on February 16, 1986.
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The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) announced 15 forensic laboratories as recipients of the Foresight Maximus Award, a distinction recognizing the top performing forensic laboratories in the world based on Foresight business metrics.
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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has identified another cold case homicide victim with the help of new techniques and technology.
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