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Strangulation victimization in the United States: Findings from a nationwide emergency...
Strangulation is a form of asphyxiation caused by the obstruction of blood and airflow through the neck and poses a significant threat to both immediate and lasting health outcomes in the United States (U.S.). This study examines data from 686,630,579 emergency department (ED) ad...
Adapting risk assessments to a changing terrorism landscape: Revising the extremism risk...
The Extremism Risk Guidance‐Revised (ERG‐R) updates and expands the ERG22+ framework, which has guided terrorism risk assessment in prison and probation across England and Wales since 2011. Developed by His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Counter Terrorism‐Ass...
The forensic footprint: Elemental and microbial evidence in relocated remains
Here, we investigate the microbial and elemental signatures left behind at the sites of relocated remains, providing insights into postmortem processes that can assist forensic investigations of clandestine burials and relocated remains. We allowed two 90.7 kg (200lbs) clothed po...
Air embolism as evidence of antemortem sexual activity
In the forensic autopsy examination of sexual assault cases, two essential questions must be addressed: whether sexual activity occurred, and whether sexual activity occurred antemortem or postmortem. However, confirming sexual activity can be challenging, particularly when the a...
Quantitative assessment of barrel wear from solid copper bullets
Forensic firearm and toolmark identification is based on the principle that firearms possess and impart individual characteristics on fired ammunition, which can be used to identify a bullet back to the barrel from which it was fired. However, these characteristics may change due...
Impact of Marabunta ants on post‐mortem interval estimation in pigs: Insights from Okuku,...
The rising homicide rates in Nigeria underscore the necessity for comprehensive post‐mortem interval (PMI) estimations to enhance the reliability of forensic investigations. This study investigates the impact of Marabunta ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on the decomposition proces...
Determination of erythrocyte degradation levels and estimation of age blood spot using...
Blood stains can be used to understand the dynamics of a crime, to verify the identity of a suspect, to perform pattern analysis in reconstructing the incident, or to determine the time when a crime was committed. Changes in the cell and cell membrane surfaces of erythrocytes, wh...
Forensic analysis of small architectural and vehicle glass fragments using recent...
Glass fragments are frequently recovered during criminal investigations as they can provide links between the crime scene, suspects, or victims. The elemental composition of glass is often used to determine if there is a source commonality between glass samples. Micro‐X‐ray fluor...
Effects of sodium fluoride on serum concentrations of selected psychotropic drugs
Caution is imperative when interpreting drug concentrations in blood, plasma, or serum, given the potential variance in the distribution of a compound across these fluids. Preservatives, such as sodium fluoride, prove beneficial in preventing drug degradation in collected blood s...
Interpreting DNA under fingernails given activity level propositions
We have generated a general lookup table of LRs that could be used in the general case of a person of interest (POI) accused of attacking a complainant and the evidence is DNA from fingernails of the complainant. We consider that social interaction may have occurred between the c...
Development of a 3D‐printed skull positioning device for forensic dental radiography
In forensic autopsies of unidentified decedents, the collection of biological identification information is essential. However, when a body is discovered after a prolonged post‐mortem interval, decomposition often results in the loss of primary identifiers, such as fingerprints, ...
A geospatial analysis of subway‐related fatalities in New York City (2008–2021)
The New York City (NYC) subway system is one of the largest rapid transit systems in the world. With an annual ridership of 1 billion people, subway‐related fatalities present a significant public health concern. Properly contextualizing such fatality data is imperative to unders...
Optimized detection and localization of copy‐rotate‐move forgeries using biogeography...
In today's digital era, the proliferation of image processing tools has made image forgery detection a critical challenge. Malicious actors exploit these tools to manipulate images, spreading misinformation and misleading society. Existing tampering detection methods struggl...
A fatal case of torsemide abuse based on forensic autopsy findings
Loop diuretics, such as torsemide, are generally prescribed to improve symptoms of edema in patients with heart failure. However, they are sometimes used inappropriately by individuals for weight loss or by athletes attempting to rapidly excrete water to mask other prohibited sub...
Navigating medicine and justice: A life history and phenomenological study of forensic...
Forensic doctors play a crucial role at the intersection of medicine and law, offering expertise in legal matters. However, their work exposes them to significant emotional and psychological stress, increasing the risk of burnout. Despite the critical nature of their profession, ...
Measuring factors associated with identification thresholds in fingerprint analysts
The goal of this research is to measure and identify factors associated with identification thresholds in fingerprint analysts. Conclusions reached in friction ridge comparisons require the application of individual thresholds. While previous studies have investigated the mechani...
An analysis of firearm legality and lethality in 625 U.S.‐based mass murders involving...
Understanding the relationship between firearm regulations and the lethality of mass murder involving firearms has implications for prevention efforts. We examined 625 incidents of mass murder involving firearms that occurred in the United States between 1900 and 2023. The string...
Comparison of culture‐dependent and ‐independent methods for effective post‐mortem...
The aim of this study was to compare culture‐dependent and ‐independent methods in microbial community analysis with a focus on post‐mortem microbiomes, particularly in forensic contexts. By utilizing full‐length 16S rRNA gene sequencing and propidium monoazide (PMA) treatment, w...
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.
