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How Important is Impression Evidence?
“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, from “A Study...
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Back to Forensic Basics with the Body Farm
Today’s post is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. The body farm refers to a research facility where human decomposition is studied in different settings, conditions, and environments. The...
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The Beginning of Criminal Profiling…
I’ve received many questions about profiling from readers. It seems that many people are interested in this technique and how it actually works. I can’t blame them because it’s an intriguing concept...
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What’s the Bug Deal?
One of the more interesting or perhaps creepy crawly facts about crime scene investigation is that forensic entomology is used more and more to help solve crimes. This type of work within the crime...
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Forensic News — New Data Standard Provides Improved Enhancement of Fingerprints
With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims, and suspects in...
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Unveiling the Mystery of Forensic Facial Reconstruction
After human skeletal remains are discovered, sometimes there is little to be done to determine the identity of the person. Dental records are only reliable if there are any teeth left on the skeleton...
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Are You a Word Wrangler or a Sentence Slinger?
We have an amazing language with an abundance of words. In fact, people who learn English as a second language often comment that was have so many words to learn and some have several meanings and...
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Gunshot Residue Creates an Impression
Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm. It tells a story. The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold...
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Vicarious Traumatization is a Reality for Forensic Psychiatrists
Photo Courtesy: Wade Cuddington, Ottawa Citizen We know that those who are victims of horrific crimes and live to share their experiences often suffer from psychological repercussions that can take a...
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Confrontation with a Violent Sociopath Compelled Me to Pursue Criminology
As I look back in my life, I reflect and smile. It is interesting how certain situations can shape our decisions and ultimately the outcome of our lives. I have been blessed with many things, even...
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Cold Weather Keeps the Criminals Inside
Photo Courtesy AP If you are reading this blog post from somewhere in the United States, chances are you are someplace cold. This winter has brought Arctic temperatures to places not used to seeing the...
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The Disturbing Movies that Use Psychology to Create Fear
As the weather begins to turn cooler and the official start of autumn has begun, maybe you are thinking about curling up on the couch with a scary movie as darkness falls. For me, the most frightening...
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The Sociopaths Among Us
For most of us when we think of the term sociopath, we likely imagine some terrifying man boring through the television screen with an unchanging stare and creepy smile. Maybe we are reminded of a...
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The New Face of Crime
Photo courtesy of policeoracle.com “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” ~ Walt Whitman The ability of law enforcement to maintain order has...
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Analyzing Crime Scene Characteristics
Crime scene characteristics are extremely important to all criminal investigations, especially homicides and all serial crimes. After the forensic analysis of the physical evidence found at the crime...
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Gunshot Residue Creates an Impression
Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm. It tells a story. The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold...
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FACT or FICTION: Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation Portrayed in...
(article originally posted on CrimeFictionBook.com 11/19/2015) If you’re not already reading crime writer/criminologist Jennifer Chase’s blog and Emily Stone series of novels, you’re missing out. In...
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Forensic Scientist: A New Kind of Superhero in BODY OF THE CRIME
The definition of a hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. What immediately comes to mind are those who keep us safe like soldiers, police...
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Vigilante Detective Emily Stone in DARK PURSUIT #FREE #Amazon
BOOK SERIES BREAKING NEWS: International award-winning DARK PURSUIT will be FREE Wednesday (6/8), Thursday (6/9), and Friday (6/10) on Amazon Worldwide. No need to worry or feel like you need to read...
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DNA Profiling Solves the Murder: 5 Cold Cases Resolved in 2016
Photo courtesy of tuuv.tk. The accuracy of DNA profiling is developing at a rapid pace. And, as a result, the landscape of modern law enforcement is evolving. The accurate results of criminal DNA...
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