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Forensic Science
Feb 1, 2002
MY WORST TRIAL EXPERIENCE EVER
More details on the exciting world of court testimony.
Jan 1, 2002
Your Honor, I Object: Court Testimony and the Expert Witness
If you think testifying in court leads to scenes like "L.A. Law" or "Perry Mason", think again.
Dec 1, 2001
CHRISTMAS AND CRIME
Christmas at the coroner's office--no garland on the toe tags,please.
Nov 1, 2001
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART, PART II: Gunshot Residue
Gunshot residue refers not only to the primer residue left on the shooter's hands, but also to the gunpowder residue left on the victim's clothing. You can get a lot of information from a simple test.
Oct 1, 2001
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART - What Gunshot Residue Can and Can't Tell
Shooting someone leaves all sorts of evidence all over the place--but what does it mean?
Sep 1, 2001
I SECOND THAT EMOTION, PART II: I am not a ghoul!
When you work with decomposed bodies, smelly clothing and buckets of blood, the question keeps coming up: What kind of sick human being actually WANTS to do this for a living?
Aug 1, 2001
I SECOND THAT EMOTION: Feelings and dealing with the dead
Forget TV, movies and books. Want to know what someone really thinks about when they're up to their waist in dead bodies, day in and day out?
Jul 2, 2001
POLYESTER HEAVEN - Fibers, Part II
The tiniest trace evidence can decide a case. Fibers, Part I dealt with natural fibers; Part II delves into the synthetics.
Jun 1, 2001
FIBERS - PART ONE: THE NATURAL LOOK
We are surrounded by fabrics and upholstery--and these tiny fibers can provide a link between the killer and the victim.
May 1, 2001
ALL THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW - FORENSIC PAINT ANALYSIS
Hit and runs, the getaway car, the body in the trunk--automobiles figure into crime more often than you think. Forensic analysis of paint can often steer the investigator in the right direction.
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LITTLE KNOWN ASPECTS OF DNA ANALYSIS (6 msgs)
CHRISTMAS AND CRIME (1 msgs)
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SPLITTING HAIRS: THE ART OF FORENSIC HAIR COMPARISONS (1 msgs)
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