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Performance evaluation of a scent transfer unit for sampling of explosives and their...
Volatile organic compounds associated with explosives such as Composition C‐4 serve as important targets for canine training as well as field analysis. In parallel, 1‐bromooctane (1‐BO) is a benchmark to contextualize canine performance and aid interpretation of results. Improved...
Field validation of blow fly age estimation methods for determining time of placement of...
Forensic entomology currently represents one of the best approaches for estimating the minimum postmortem interval (PMIMIN) in medicolegal death investigations given certain parameters and assumptions are met. However, validation of standard estimation methods used in this field ...
HPLC‐UV quantitation of synthetically derived THC, THCP, and HHC isomers in commercial...
Synthetically derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products, including vaping liquids and edibles, are widely available in the US. Serious adverse events associated with the use of THC products are reported in large‐scale studies for both adults and children and include intoxicatio...
Dura mater‐preserving technique for fetal brain extraction after intrauterine death with...
Examination of the fetal brain represents a crucial step in the diagnostic assessment of fetal death in utero, particularly in cases of unexplained intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). Prolonged intrauterine retention, advanced autolysis, and the intrinsic structural immaturity of th...
Reading between the lesions: Recognizing intent in pediatric burn injuries
Burn injuries are common in childhood and may occur in accidental or non‐accidental circumstances, making forensic interpretation challenging. Evaluation is difficult when clinical findings, reported history, and contextual evidence are incomplete or discordant. We present three ...
Recording living and postmortem friction ridge patterns using image processing and a fiber...
Recording friction ridge patterns is a critical step in personal identification, as only clear impressions can be reliably compared with database records. This study presents two approaches — image processing and a fiber‐optic‐inspired total internal reflection method (FOM) —...
Defining overkill homicide through quantitative criteria: Evidence from a retrospective...
The forensic identification of "overkill" homicide remains challenging due to the absence of a standardized, evidence‐based definition. This study aimed to address this gap by establishing a quantitative criterion and delineating the criminological profile of overkill i...
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Forensic challenges in a case of suspected filicide, matricide, and post‐mortem...
Familicide represents one of the most complex forms of domestic violence in forensic practice. Among intrafamilial homicides, filicide and matricide pose major medico‐legal and criminological challenges, particularly when autopsy findings are nonspecific or severely altered by po...