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Analysis of rapid HIT application to touch DNA samples
Analysis of rapid HIT application to touch DNA samples
Abstract Rapid DNA technology is being utilized for reference profiles worldwide. There is also strong data in the literat...
A unique case of direct lightning strike
A unique case of direct lightning strike
Abstract This is a report of death due to direct lightning strike that was witnessed, with description of the injuries. Th...
The role of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) in positive identification
The role of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) in positive identification
Abstract The use of skeletal pathologies in establishing positive identifications via radiographic comparison is often avo...
Infracranial radiographic comparison for human identification: A study of image quality and tissue shielding effects
Infracranial radiographic comparison for human identification: A study of image quality and tissue shielding effects
Abstract In this study, we explore how image resolution and tissue shielding can impact correct classification rates (CCRs...
Beretta barrel fired bullet validation study
Beretta barrel fired bullet validation study
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High‐quality data from a forensically relevant single‐cell pipeline enabled by low PBS and proteinase K concentrations
High‐quality data from a forensically relevant single‐cell pipeline enabled by low PBS and proteinase K concentrations
Abstract Interpreting forensic DNA signal is arduous since the total intensity is a cacophony of signal from noise, artifa...
Forensic documentation of non‐fatal strangulation
Forensic documentation of non‐fatal strangulation
Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine forensic documentation of non-fatal strangulation (NFS) in domestic viole...
Deadly stays: A 10‐year autopsy study of deaths in hotels in Antalya, Turkey
Deadly stays: A 10‐year autopsy study of deaths in hotels in Antalya, Turkey
Abstract The hotel industry is essential for travelers, for both touristic and business purposes. Deaths in hotel rooms, w...
Noninvasive, visual examination for the presence of gunshot residue on human skin
Noninvasive, visual examination for the presence of gunshot residue on human skin
Abstract When a firearm is discharged, the highest concentration of gunshot residue (GSR) is located on a shooter's hands,...
A multitechnique approach for discrimination and identification of lipsticks for forensic purposes
A multitechnique approach for discrimination and identification of lipsticks for forensic purposes
Abstract Cosmetics are becoming more and more popular; consequently, the chance of finding them as microtraces at a crime ...
Examining the impact of a crime gun intelligence center
Examining the impact of a crime gun intelligence center
Abstract With gun crime on the rise, efforts to curb this form of violence have captured the attention of government agenc...
Sudden death related to the gastrointestinal system in Tunisia: A 13 year autopsy study
Sudden death related to the gastrointestinal system in Tunisia: A 13 year autopsy study
Abstract Sudden gastrointestinal (GI) death is an unexpected death due to digestive system causes mainly found after ...
A case study in forensic soil comparison
A case study in forensic soil comparison
Abstract Soil examination can provide useful forensic information about the spatial location and suspect's activities. Man...
Analysis of histomorphometric variables: Proposal and validation of osteon definitions
Analysis of histomorphometric variables: Proposal and validation of osteon definitions
Abstract Histological analysis of bone tissue has been used to explore a variety of questions relating to age-at-death, ha...
Warning behaviors and leaked intent: Potential new avenues to prevent mass shootings
Warning behaviors and leaked intent: Potential new avenues to prevent mass shootings
Abstract On March 12, 2018, John Laubscher, owner of AJ’s Archery in Nelson, NY, had a gut feeling and refused to s...
Applying posterior probability informed thresholds to traditional cranial trait sex estimation methods
Applying posterior probability informed thresholds to traditional cranial trait sex estimation methods
Abstract Sex estimation methods using traditional cranial nonmetric traits utilize predictive models to produce a final se...
Observer determination of the make, model, and year of questioned vehicles
Observer determination of the make, model, and year of questioned vehicles
Abstract Often, criminal acts involving a vehicle are caught on digital video surveillance systems. While potentially usef...
The validation of 3D virtual comparison microscopy (VCM) in the comparison of expended cartridge cases
The validation of 3D virtual comparison microscopy (VCM) in the comparison of expended cartridge cases
Abstract In this study, the Cadre TopMatch-3D scanner and associated virtual comparison software was evaluated to determin...
A preliminary study on the distribution of necrophagous flies on Hainan Island, China
A preliminary study on the distribution of necrophagous flies on Hainan Island, China
Abstract To date, there have been no studies on necrophagous fly populations on Hainan Island in China. Thus, we investiga...
Comparing two seized drug workflows for the analysis of synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, and opioids
Comparing two seized drug workflows for the analysis of synthetic cannabinoids, cathinones, and opioids
Abstract As the challenges faced by drug chemists persist, due to the presence of emerging drugs, laboratories continue to...
Optical and spectroscopic characterization of crystalline structures in cannabis extracts
Optical and spectroscopic characterization of crystalline structures in cannabis extracts
Abstract Marijuana and hemp represent two broad classes of Cannabis sativa plants that are distinguished based on the conc...