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Fatal splenic artery aneurysm rupture at medicolegal autopsy: A case series and review of...

Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) rupture is a deceptive cause of sudden unexpected death presenting significant medicolegal challenges. This retrospective case series and comprehensive literature review analyzes the clinicopathological features of six nontraumatic fatal SAA ruptures...

Investigation of eosin Y as a colorimetric sensor for the detection of fentanyl...

The increasing prevalence of fentanyl within the illegal global drug market underscores the need for rapid, low‐cost, and straightforward detection methods. Eosin Y demonstrates a measurable color change in the presence of fentanyl, making it a promising candidate for colorimetri...

Atypical short tandem repeat allelic patterns in a sexual assault case involving...

Short tandem repeat (STR) profiling is a cornerstone of forensic DNA analysis, particularly during criminal investigations. However, certain clinical conditions, such as bone marrow transplantation, can complicate interpretation. To illustrate the impact of allogeneic bone marrow...

Preserving evidence integrity in full file system extractions: Assessing hash...

Smartphone manufacturers' enhanced privacy and security measures, such as File‐Based Encryption (FBE), have disrupted traditional data extraction techniques, necessitating the adoption of Full File System Extraction (FFS). FFS requires booting a smartphone, decrypting its Us...

3D printed object topography analysis and the viability for forensic examination

With the recent surge of commercially available 3D printing technologies, untraceable firearm components are being created with ease. As these firearms become more popular, there is a need for viable methods of source identification for these 3D printed objects. Both the printer ...

Death‐certificate–recorded autopsy utilization in U.S. intoxication deaths, 2003–2023:...

Drug intoxication deaths increasingly fall under medicolegal jurisdiction, yet national trends in death‐certificate–recorded autopsy utilization for community intoxication deaths are not well characterized. Using CDC WONDER MCOD tabulations (2003–2023), we performed a retrospecti...

Occupational mortality in older workers: A forensic autopsy‐based evaluation

The aging of the global workforce has led to an increasing number of individuals remaining occupationally active at older ages. However, forensic autopsy‐based data on workplace deaths in this population remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the causes and manners of workp...

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Commentary on: Fogarty‐Harnish O, Yeakel JK, Pauley TL, Svirbely ET, Barry SP. Ethanol...

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Cryptocurrency forensics: Forensic analysis of the Electrum wallet to uncover artifacts

The decentralized and pseudonymous nature of cryptocurrency has facilitated its extensive use in illicit activities, including money laundering, tax evasion, and ransomware. Limiting such activities requires a well‐established forensic framework. However, a dedicated methodology ...

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Cold storage effects on immature calliphoridae: Survival limits and forensic consequences...

This study investigated the effects of continuous refrigeration (4°C ± 2°C and 50% ± 5% RH) on the development and survival of immature stages (eggs, first, second, and third instar larvae, and pupae) of four forensically important blowfly species (Chrysomya megacephala, Chrysomy...

Bayesian network tool for analyzing the cost‐effectiveness of bulk forensic trace DNA...

Introduction of DNA profiling into the forensics toolkit has revolutionized police work and enabled solving numerous high‐profile investigations, sometimes decades after the crimes were committed. However, as the demand for DNA profiling has increased with the availability of sca...

Evaluating bromazolam trends in toxicological and seized drugs casework from 2021 to...

Although not federally scheduled, bromazolam became a Schedule I substance in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2021. As a result, the Virginia Department of Forensic Science added it to the scope of the Controlled Substance Section in 2021 and to the Toxicology Section at the end ...

Image forgery detection and localization using deep learning techniques

Nowadays, manipulating digital images has become very simple due to the availability of sophisticated image editing tools, making the authenticity verification of digital content increasingly challenging. The widespread use of such tools has raised serious concerns regarding the ...

3D printed firearm identification: A comparison of machine learning models

The production of three‐dimensional (3D) printed firearms is concerning as these objects are unregulated and untraceable due to the lack of serial numbers. Criminals can obtain 3D models online or design their own versions using computer‐aided design (CAD) software. While prior r...

Recovery of male DNA acquired from carrion‐feeding insects in a simulated sexual assault...

When bodies of sexual assault victims are discovered in advanced stages of decomposition, the recovery of direct DNA evidence is often compromised, posing a challenge in criminal investigations. This study aimed to determine insect colonization and succession patterns on pig carc...

Kinship‐based DNA identification in the PK‐8303 Karachi plane crash

On May 22, 2020, Pakistan International Airlines flight PK‐8303 crashed in Karachi, resulting in 97 fatalities. Many victims' remains were burned, fragmented, or commingled, making visual or fingerprint identification impossible. A rapid and reliable Disaster Victim Identifi...

A 1‐year forensic evaluation of DNA degradation and STR typing in embalmed human tissues:...

Postmortem perfusion is a procedure which provides in‐vivo fixation of the human body and prevents organ and tissue decomposition after biological death occurs. Formaldehyde‐based embalming solutions influence nucleic acid degradation, which reduces the quality and quantity of DN...