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Remembering Norman “Skip” Sperber, DDS

AAFS Board Box—August 26

Effects of chemical warfare agent decontaminants on trace survival: Impact on fingermarks...

Following a chemical incident involving chemical warfare agents or more broadly, chemical weapons, there are two possible approaches in dealing with the traditional forensic analysis of contaminated exhibits. The first is to analyze the contaminated items under safe conditions (i...

In Memoriam—Norman Sperber, DDS

Linton Mohammed Receives ASQDE’s Highest Award

Determination of etomidate and etomidate acid in hair using liquid chromatography–tandem...

Etomidate, with efficacy similar to that of propofol, has been used as a propofol substitute because propofol is a designated narcotic drug, and an increase in the frequency of illegal distribution and misuse has been reported in Korea. Previous analytical studies on etomidate us...

Blunt force homicides in Denmark 1992–2016

Blunt force trauma is a common homicide method, inflicted in three different ways: bodily force, assault with blunt objects of various types and falls from height. The objective of this study is to provide thorough information on blunt force homicides with data on the victims, th...

ANSI/ASB Standard 011 Now Published

CFSO Flash Brief—2022 August Issue

Assessing the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) as a tool in the detection of human DNA in...

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a highly sensitive and cost‐effective tool that is increasingly being applied to studies of biodiversity and species detection. This non‐invasive method relies on the collection of environmental samples that contain genetic material being shed into sur...

Proof of Vaccination Not Required for 2023 AAFS Annual Conference

Permeation of human scent through laboratory examination gloves

It is generally accepted in the canine detection industry that a barrier (such as a glove) should be used between a human and evidence or canine training aids in order to prevent contamination and cross‐contamination as well as protect the handler from hazardous materials. Howeve...

Criminal mutilation homicides in Japan: Corpse dismemberment and disposal pattern types,...

This study examined the offender characteristics of criminal mutilation homicides in Japan for offender profiling. The current sample (N = 108) showed that the most typical offender was a male, in his 30s (age that observed most often), one‐person, and acquainted with the victim....

Technical reporting in digital forensics

One of the primary roles of a practitioner in the field of digital forensics (DF) is to conduct the examination of any lawfully seized digital device content and report upon any findings that may support an inquiry being conducted. While there are many intricacies to this task, i...

Recent Accreditation Action

Recent Accreditation Action taken by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC)

Membership in the Forensic Nursing Science Section

Forensic Nursing Science Section members represent the forensic specialist in nursing science, combining the principles and philosophies of the traditional forensic sciences and those of contemporary nursing in the clinical investigation of crime-related trauma, liability issues,...