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Long bone asymmetry and hemihypertrophy as a skeletal marker of child abuse
Diaphyseal overgrowth is a well‐documented complication of long bone fracture in orthopedic studies, but it is not a condition commonly mentioned in the forensic literature as a possible indicator of child abuse. Here we present an occurrence of humeral hypertrophy associated wit...
A survey of explosive traces in public places
Interpretation and evaluation of trace explosives evidence requires practitioner understanding of factors including transfer, persistence, and environmental prevalence. This study builds on previous work and studies the contemporary prevalence of organic high explosives and inorg...
Patterns of observer error in scoring macromorphoscopic traits for population affinity
Revising methodologies is essential to understand the limitations and biases inherent in certain methods, which is crucial for obtaining reliable results. Due to the subjective nature of non‐metric methods, variation in trait scoring and its impact on accurately classifying biolo...
DNA analysts' experiences with human factors: A quantitative and qualitative snapshot
DNA analysis can play a crucial role in rightful and wrongful convictions. However, forensic experts' methods may be influenced by human factors, including cognitive bias. Examiners' efforts to mitigate such bias can play a role in their courtroom testimony. There is li...
Testing the efficacy of surface swab sampling to determine postmortem submersion interval ...
Postmortem interval (PMI) estimation contributes valuable information in the medicolegal investigation of decomposed human remains, and estimating the postmortem submersion interval (PMSI) can specifically aid investigations involving victims discovered in aquatic environments. M...
From crime scene to laboratory: A case study of a comprehensive investigation into an IBX...
An explosion in an industrial filtering unit, resulting in a fatality, triggered a comprehensive forensic investigation. Sixteen pieces of evidentiary materials were collected from the scene of occurrence. The chemical residue at the explosion's origin was identified as 2‐Io...
8th Annual Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology Symposium, May 12–16, 2025
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Mastering Measurement Uncertainty: From Theory to Practical Application
ANSI/ASB Standard 056 | Like any standard, there are a variety of ways to implement based on the laboratories scope. This webinar will discuss several approaches to implementation and provide helpful tools to ease the process.
ANSI/ASB BPR 122 - Best Practice Recommendations for Performing Alcohol Calculations in Forensic Toxicology
This session will review the pharmacokinetic principles of alcohol as they relate to performing calculations in forensic toxicology casework. The recommendations contained within ANSI/ASB BPR 122 will be discussed and examples will be provided of how to apply those to real-world case scenarios.
High Performance Computing Tools to Identify Novel Psychoactive Substances in Toxicology Samples
Analytical Characterization of Emerging Drugs – Practical Approaches to Address Forensic Science Challenges
Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy – Part II
Clandestine Synthesis of Methamphetamine: An Overview