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Attenuated total reflection Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy and chemometric...

The present study expands upon previous studies by employing attenuated total reflection Fourier‐transform infrared (ATR‐FTIR) spectroscopy as a nondestructive technique for estimating the time since deposition (TSD) of blood traces on common fabrics and household items. Initial ...

Identification of N‐pyrrolidino protonitazene in suspect tablets encountered at an...

One of the United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) National Forensic Chemistry Center (NFCC) international mail facility (IMF) satellite laboratories received suspect light blue, round tablets debossed with "PERCOCET 5" on one side and half score on the ...

Sibling incest resulting in pregnancy: A forensic case study of paternal neglect and...

This case report presents a rare incident of sibling incest resulting in pregnancy, occurring within a context of paternal neglect and inadequate parental supervision. A 14‐year‐old boy, after unsupervised exposure to pornographic content on his father's mobile device, engag...

Forensic analysis of post‐blast residues from lead styphnate‐based primers

Explosions involving primary explosives as the sole energetic material are very uncommon, since such compounds are typically used only to initiate main charges. This case report addresses an unusual blast at a civilian logistics facility, where primer compositions containing lead...

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Commentary on: Aggadi N, Zeller K, Busey T. Quantifying the strength of firearms...

Death scene investigation by medicolegal death investigators: Frequency and associated...

Scene investigation, a fundamental component of medicolegal death investigation, has not been adequately studied. Using data from an electronic case management system, we analyzed 4509 deaths from two nationally accredited offices, over a 4‐year period (2018–2021). We determined ...

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The effects of contextual bias on face recognition decisions

Contemporary research has demonstrated the effects of bias on, even expert, forensic decision making. The paper aimed to test if forensically relevant face recognition decisions could be influenced by biasing information. A 3 (Bias (within‐subjects): positive bias vs. negative bi...