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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Forensic Evidence"”.
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Lead-Free Gunshot Residues as Forensic Evidence
<p>The analysis of gunshot residue (GSR) has been forensically relevant for many years and several methods are well characterized in scientific literature. However, the manufacture and distribution of lead-free alternatives to small caliber firearms ammunition is increasing rapidly as these types …
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Comparison of Commercial DNA Extraction Kits with That of Organic Extraction Procedures Using Simulated Forensic Evidence Samples
… analysis has become essential to the world of forensics in recent years. The success of such analysis requires effective methods for the extraction of DNA Two straight extraction methods: the organic phenolchloroform extraction method and the ReliaPrep<sup>TM</sup> Blood gDNA Miniprep System …
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An Investigation of Factors that Create and Mitigate Confirmation Bias in Judgments of Handwriting Evidence
… naturally seek out, perceive, and interpret evidence in ways that serve to validate their prevailing beliefs (i.e., confirmation bias; Nickerson, 1998). In criminal justice settings, a priori beliefs regarding the guilt or innocence of a suspect can likewise guide the collection, …
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Matter of Life and Death
… post mortem. My themes include procreation, forensic science, and religion among others. My imagery includes fragmented bodies, reliquaries, and forensic evidence. I use traditional and non-traditional sculpture materials and processes that are intended to conceptually inform the viewer …
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Identifying and enhancing forensic science skills in the investigation and prosecution of war criminals within international proceedings
The use of forensic science to establish the truth in domestic criminal investigations has developed considerably over the past century. However, its utilisation in the international context of the investigation of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide is relatively underdeveloped, only …
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On the forensic validity of approximated audit logs
… it is unclear if these techniques retain the forensic evidence needed to effectively investigate threats. Unfortunately, prior work has only been able to investigate this issue anecdotally, demonstrating sufficient evidence is retained for specific attack scenarios. In this work, we address …
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Forensic analysis of computer evidence
Digital forensics is the science involved in the discovery, preservation, and analysis of evidence on digital devices. The end goal of digital forensics is to determine the events that occurred, who performed them, and how were they performed. In order for an investigation to lead to a sound …
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Investigating the factors that influence digital forensic readiness in a South African organisation
… across the globe to produce credible digital forensic evidence.
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The Use of Y-Chromosome Profiles in Forensic Genetics
In forensic science, Y-STR testing is one of the most common tools used to interpret DNA typing results, specifically for human identification purposes (SWGDAM, 2014). With the complexity in DNA samples, not only can they be different from another individual, but each unique haplotype contains …
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A Mixed Method Investigation of the Factors that Influence Juror Interpretation of Forensic Science Testimony Presented for the Prosecution in Nine Homicide Trials in the United States
… of the lay person, is needed to interpret the evidence. Expert witnesses explain the meaning of the evidence and can express their opinion of its significance within the context of the circumstances of a given case. In a jury trial, it is the responsibility of the jury to listen to, assimilate, …
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An Insight into the Wrongly Convicted: Going beyond the Perceptions and Beliefs of the Causes
… offenses related to wrongful convictions, the evidence that led to a new trial, and the outcome of the exoneration based on dismissal of charges, acquittal, or pardons. Interviews were conducted to obtain exoneration case representation criteria, challenges faced in handling exonerations, and …
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Forensic science misconduct: Exploring the role of the individual and the organization
… the relationships between three dimensions of forensic science misconduct - malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance harms - at the individual (micro) and organizational (meso) systems of analysis. These relationships raise important, unexplored questions about the integrity and efficacy of …
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Forensic analysis of unallocated space
Computer forensics has become an important technology in providing evidence in investigations of computer misuse, attacks against computer systems and more traditional crimes like money laundering and fraud where digital devices are involved. Investigators frequently perform preliminary analysis at …
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Estimating and interpreting shoe sole wear for forensic investigation
… tackles the challenges presented by shoemark evidence assessment within forensic science as summarised in the recent (2010) "RvT" judgement Modern evidence types, such as DNA, have raised expectations around the use of transparent and objective scientific frameworks within forensic evidence …
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Evaluation of storage conditions on DNA used for forensic STR analysis
… the most common method for processing biological forensic evidence. STRs are highly polymorphic and allow for a strong statistical power of discrimination when comparing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples. Since sample testing and court proceedings occur months, if not years apart, samples must …
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Scientific Development of an Integrated Workflow for Latent Print, Questioned Document, and DNA Processing of Paper Evidence
<p>Touch paper evidence could be the source of probative human DNA but recovery is challenging and forensic laboratories instead prioritize processing by the Latent Print and Questioned Document disciplines. Recent advances in DNA collection methods and the increased sensitivity of STR typing kits …
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3D imaging in forensic odontology
… 3D capture method for acquisition and subsequent forensic analysis of bite mark injuries on human skin. When documenting bite marks with standard 2D cameras, errors in photographic technique can occur if best practice is not followed. Subsequent forensic analysis of the mark is problematic when a …
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Satanic abuse, false memories, weird beliefs and moral panics
… to conclude there was no physical, forensic evidence that Satanic abuse existed. My ‘Making of a Satanic Myth’ feature, published in the Independent on Sunday in 1990, has been cited in the literature, along with key investigations since. I describe the methodology and conduct of …
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Challening privacy: Using the national DNA database to support victims of sexed violence
… in cases of sexed violence where DNA forensic evidence is crucial. The HM Inspectorate of Constabulary's recent report 'Without Consent' highlights the low conviction rate for rape suggesting that this section of the criminal justice system is in a state of crisis. I will argue that it …
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