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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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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...
Workplace demands, resources, and well‐being among police staff working in forensic...
Forensic staff play a crucial role in law enforcement through providing specialist services to police agencies in criminal investigations. Given the unique work, including frequent exposure to potentially distressing material, administrative workloads, and other work‐related pres...
Cuticular hydrocarbons as pupal age markers of two species of blowflies Chrysomya (Diptera...
Blowflies are important to estimate the postmortem interval (PMI), since they are the first to interact with the carcass. However, depending on the decomposition stage, only pupae can be found. A method that has currently been suggested is the use of cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs)...
A uniform approach to determine measurement uncertainty in routine chemical forensic...
In routine forensic chemical casework where measurements are performed on reference materials, determination of measurement uncertainty is described in several guidelines. The proposed methods often have the drawback that they are not derived from a statistical framework and may ...
Sequential processing of adhesive tape evidence: Development of latent fingermarks and...
Adhesive tapes are often a subject of forensic examinations as they are frequently encountered in a variety of cases involving drugs of abuse, bombings, homicides, kidnappings, robberies, or sexual assaults. The analytical characterization of such adhesive tape evidence can be us...
Forensic analysis and evaluation of file‐wiping applications in Android OS
Anti‐forensics refers to techniques designed to obstruct the discovery of evidence in digital forensic investigations. File‐wiping is one of the anti‐forensic techniques that make data recovery impossible by overwriting data with specific patterns. This technique poses significan...
Concordance study between PowerPlex® ESI 16 Fast Kit and Investigator® 24plex GO! Kit
Short tandem repeat (STR) analysis is the cornerstone of forensic human identification due to its high discriminatory power and robustness. A concordance study was conducted to evaluate allele call consistency between two STR multiplex kits: PowerPlex® ESI 16 Fast (Promega Corpor...
Forensic investigation of red lipstick residue using ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy and...
Lipstick traces can be recovered from the crime scene on various substrates and linked to the lipstick worn by the suspect or victim. These samples are usually collected using the swabbing method from the lips. Sometimes, the same samples are stored in forensic laboratories for y...
Trust and mistrust in law enforcement by formerly incarcerated persons: Effects on Miranda...
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) protects waivers in police custody from potential self‐incrimination unless the waiver decision was knowingly and intelligently effectuated. Despite extensive research on Miranda comprehension, very little is known about these crucial waiver decisions. T...
An exceptional case of sudden death due to pseudo‐Meigs syndrome
Pseudo‐Meigs syndrome is a rare clinical entity characterized by the triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and a benign pelvic tumor other than an ovarian fibroma. Although typically considered benign and reversible following tumor removal, the syndrome can result in severe life‐th...
Exploring Dropbox image downloads to iPhone via safari: File system versus camera roll...
This study evaluated the forensic integrity of digital images transferred from Dropbox to iPhones via Safari, a practical scenario for evidence collection when specialized tools are unavailable. Using a quantitative, quasi‐experimental design, we analyzed 60 images across three i...