Forensics

March for Florida Teen

April 1, 2012

Thousands participated in a march organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People through the streets of Sanford, Florida. They held signs bearing words such as “Mother’s Tears Have No Color,” “I Am Not a Hoodlum – I Just Wear Hoods” and “How Many Must We Lose to Ignorance”. Civil rights leaders [...]

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The CSI Experience

March 18, 2012

Are you a fan of criminal justice shows and films? Ever wondered what it would be like to be an actual crime scene investigator? You don’t have to solely rely on watching CSI on television anymore, especially if you currently happen to be in New York, Nevada, Australia and now Florida. This coming week, CSI: [...]

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Whitney Houston’s Cause of Death To Be Determined

February 13, 2012

The Queen of Pop Music from at least the mid ‘80s to the late ‘90s died on Saturday, the day before the Grammy Awards. Nominated almost every year between 1986 and 2000 and winning a total of six awards throughout that time, Whitney Houston was remembered last night at the annual music ceremony. Jennifer Hudson [...]

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Forensic Scientist Testifies at “Rockefeller” Hearing

January 21, 2012

The preliminary hearing of defendant Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, who once posed as “Clark Rockefeller” on the East coast, began Wednesday. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for Gerhartsreiter to stand trial in the murder of John Sohus. In 1985, Sohus and his wife Linda had disappeared from their [...]

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Virginia Tech Haunted by Gunman Once Again

December 10, 2011

Last night thousands attended a candlelight vigil at the Virginia Tech in light of the events from the preceding 48 hours. Earlier that day, an alleged gunman’s body was identified to be 22-year old Ross Truett Ashley, a student from nearby Radford University. On Wednesday, Ashley is suspected of going into a local real estate [...]

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Increase in Jobs, Affordability, and CSI:Miami? Factors in the Continued Popularity of the Forensic Science Degree

December 7, 2011

Thinking of getting a forensic science degree? You’re not alone. With jobs in the forensic sciences projected to grow by more than 20%, it’s not surprising so many people are interested in becoming part of this up-and-coming field. If you’re pursuing a forensic science degree, you can enter the work-force with a two-year technical degree, [...]

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Digital Gumshoes – Computer Forensics on the Rise

December 6, 2011

Today was the official grand opening of the New Mexico Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (NMRCFL) located at the University of New Mexico. The role of the NMRCFL is to provide online and technological investigative services of the highest caliber to regional law enforcement. Participating agencies include the Albuquerque Police Department, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, [...]

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Dr. Paul Ferrara’s Forensics Legacy

November 20, 2011

On Friday, the Virginia Department of Forensic Science laboratory in Richmond was renamed the “Paul B. Ferrara Building”. Dr. Ferrara was the Director of the state’s forensic lab for 21 years until his retirement in 2006. He died of cancer earlier this year. Governor Bob McDonnell stated during the commemoration announcement that “He was one [...]

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Is Linda Ann Weston Mentally Competent to Stand Trial?

October 24, 2011

Just over a week ago, a horrific discovery was made by a Philadelphia landlord. He searched the basement of one of his tenant’s apartments to find four malnourished, mentally-disabled adults locked in a dungeon style room. One of the captives was found chained to a boiler; another, Herbert Knowles, was reported missing by his family [...]

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Michael Jackson Death Trial Update

October 14, 2011

The prosecution in Dr. Conrad Murray’s involuntary manslaughter trial may wrap up its case as early as Monday as they started questioning their final witness yesterday. Called to the stand was Dr. Steven Shafer, the expert who created the recommended dosage guidelines for propofol when it first came out on the market. Michael Jackson’s cause [...]

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