In our last blog we talked about the emerging field of geographic profiling, a criminal investigation tool pioneered by Dr. Kim Rossmo. Geographic profiling is used to assist criminal investigators solve cases, involving serial offenders, more efficiently and quickly. “Since …
Although popular television shows and films have made great strides in making the public interested in how science can help solve crimes, it is fair to say they are not completely accurate. The popular television show CSI has its agents going to …
In Part 1 of our interview with Ken Goddard, we learned about him founding the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in 1979 and the vast range of cases he and his staff investigate. Read on to learn about …
Forensics work is not limited to cases involving humans. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory, located in Ashland Oregon, is dedicated to investigating and analyzing evidence related to wildlife cases and it is the only laboratory of its …
In the first part of our Forensic Art Series, you heard from the inspirational Todd Matthews, the founder and director of Project EDAN. The blog also briefly mentioned the International Association for Identification (IAI), an organization that certifies forensic and …
The International Association for Identification (IAI) is an organization that certifies forensic artists and other crime scene and forensics experts. The IAI defines forensic art as “the artistic technique used in the identification, apprehension or conviction of a wanted person. …
Forensic science existed long before there were television shows like CSI and Dexter and the age of DNA testing. In fact, it has existed since ancient times. Investigation Discovery Channel’s forensics timeline begins with the first recorded autopsy being performed …
If you are naturally curious, are well versed in science and technology, want to help solve crimes and believe in true justice, then forensic science may just be the degree you’re looking for. A career as a forensic scientist is …
After Casey Jones was shot, he tried to seek help by knocking on a neighbor’s door in San Bernardino, reported the Rome News-Tribune in April 1979. There was no answer so instead he dipped his finger in his own blood …
Forensic science involves analyzing evidence to help solve criminal investigations and often these findings are vital components of court proceedings. Suspects do not always confess. Witness testimonies are not always reliable due to misperception, spotty memories or even in some …