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Analysis of a case involving the seizure of heroin and 4‐acetamidophenyl acetate
The analysis of heroin adulterants is critical for profiling heroin production processes and establishing links between drug‐related criminal cases. Acetaminophen (APAP) is a common adulterant in seized heroin, while acetylparacetamol (ACE‐APAP) was unexpectedly detected together...
In vitro and in vivo metabolism profiles of cathinone and pseudoephedrine: Discrimination...
In the present study, the metabolism of khat (Catha edulis) and pseudoephedrine was compared with the aim of identifying objective criteria that could be used to discriminate between them for forensic and doping‐control purposes. An in vitro study using human liver microsomes and...
From bias awareness to governance control: Regulating human factors across the forensic...
Cognitive bias is widely recognized as a persistent source of error in forensic science, yet mitigation efforts continue to emphasize examiner awareness, ethical vigilance, and training‐based interventions. Empirical evidence from cognitive science demonstrates that such approach...
Preliminary insight into mycobiome of a cadaver exhumed over 7 months postmortem
In this study, we characterized the culturable fungal community of a corpse exhumed more than 7 months postburial in a temperate climate, as well as that of the associated grave soil. The deceased was a 53‐year‐old male whose exhumation revealed extensive fungal colonization on c...
Comparative evaluation of artifact extraction performance and usability in digital...
The analysis of electronic evidence from smartphones is essential in modern criminal investigations. This study evaluates the performance of three widely used mobile forensic tools, Cellebrite UFED, MSAB XRY, and Magnet AXIOM, using logical extraction on two iOS and two Android d...
DNA methylation and epigenomic profiling post‐mortem of human remain analogs (Sus scrofa)...
Understanding the dynamics of DNA methylation (DNAm) post‐mortem could support forensic applications, particularly the estimation of the post‐mortem interval (PMI), age, and sex of remains. In this study, we investigated DNAm changes in pig carcasses (Sus scrofa) as analogs for h...
A quantitative method to assess DNA extraction efficiency
Obtaining an accepted minimum amount of extracted and purified DNA is critical for generating complete forensic short tandem repeat (STR) profiles. Certain sample types encountered in forensic laboratories may pose challenges in obtaining the desired target amount of extracted DN...
Quantitative determination of barium in human blood by ion chromatography: Method...
Barium is an alkaline earth metal widely used in various industrial applications and as a rodenticide. Barium poisoning primarily occurs through occupational exposure or deliberate ingestion. Water‐soluble barium compounds, such as barium chloride and barium carbonate, can induce...
Objective evaluation of consecutively manufactured Glock Marksman Barrels using EvoFinder®
Glock Inc. introduced the Glock Marksman Barrels (GMBs) for their fifth‐generation production model, in which they incorporated an additional rail component to their existing polygonal rifling process. This addition has resulted in debate among firearm examiners regarding its eff...
LLM‐based keyword augmentation for title‐driven evidence selection: A practical approach
Keyword‐based search is widely used in digital forensic investigations, yet its effectiveness depends strongly on investigator experience, leading to inconsistent results and missed evidence. While previous studies have explored machine learning and large language models (LLMs) t...
Forensic analysis of hidden artifacts: A comprehensive investigation framework for smart...
The rapid proliferation of smart devices introduced challenges and opportunities in digital forensics. These devices continuously collect sensitive user data, such as health metrics, location history, and authentication credentials, often stored across complex, platform‐dependent...
Psychopathological profiles of inmates convicted for femicide, other familial homicides,...
Femicides and family‐related homicides represent a significant concern, with over 50% of homicides occurring within the family setting. This study aimed to explore the complex factors, including psychological aspects, behind such crimes, focusing on a sample of inmates incarcerat...
Forensic and neuropathological characteristics of lethal acute blunt traumatic spinal cord...
Acute traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is a life‐altering yet largely preventable neurological disorder with high morbidity and mortality. Clinical registries typically gather comprehensive trauma data from living patients but often exclude autopsy data from scene‐of‐injury fa...
Electrocution‐related deaths in Türkiye: A 5‐year autopsy‐based forensic study of 386...
Electrocution is a significant, preventable cause of medicolegal death. This study conducted a 5‐year (2015–2019) retrospective autopsy‐based analysis of 386 electrocution fatalities in Türkiye, evaluating demographic, environmental, and forensic findings to identify key epidemio...
Serial maternal filicide as evidence of Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP), or Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII), is a form of physical and emotional child abuse and maltreatment that remains frequently under‐detected due to a significant lack of clinical awareness. This case report aims to highlight the challenges ...
Differentiation of cannabinoid isomers via Cu‐mediated molecular ion formation and...
Gas chromatography‐electron ionization‐mass spectrometry (GC‐EI‐MS) remains the primary analytical technique used for cannabis analysis in seized drug laboratories. Electron ionization (EI) mass spectra exhibit extensive fragmentation, enabling the identification of cannabinoids ...
Development and evaluation of an iodoplatinate‐based strip‐type kit for on‐site drug...
Drug‐facilitated crime (DFC) often involves the covert dissolution of illicit drugs into beverages, necessitating rapid on‐site screening prior to confirmatory laboratory testing. In this study, an iodoplatinate‐based strip‐type kit specifically engineered for beverage matrices w...
Brand identification of roller‐type date stamps based on impression features
Roller‐type date stamps have become increasingly used in recent years within Chinese low‐cost manufacturing and packaging sectors to mark production and expiration dates on food, pharmaceuticals, and other small consumer goods. These inexpensive devices are also employed in admin...
Neuropathologic findings and age‐related differences in Finnish pediatric medico‐legal...
Neuropathological examination plays a critical role in medico‐legal cause‐of‐death investigation, especially in determining the cause and manner of death in pediatric autopsies. Although a comprehensive neuropathological examination is recommended, limited data exists of the diag...