To Catch a Predator – An Interview with Paul Holes
In his keynote address at ISHI 30 this September, Paul Holes will detail how investigative genealogy techniques, determination, and more than a little bit of patience led to the identification and capture of the Golden State Killer. We recently interviewed Paul and asked him what drew him to the Golden State Killer case, how he […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! DNA Reveals Megalithic Tombs were Family Graves (Independent – 4/28/2019) DNA […]
Meet Your Exhibitors – Hamilton
Kevin Miller of Hamilton shares how Hamilton Robotics products can automate a forensic lab’s analytical processes. Transcript: Travis: Good morning, my name is Travis, and you are? Kevin: Kevin Miller Travis: Nice to meet you Kevin. ISHI 29; is this your first ISHI, Kevin? Kevin: It is not. It’s my 29th […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! A Leading Cause for Wrongful Convictions: Experts Overstating Forensic Results (New […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! A Researcher Needed Three Hours to Identify Me From My DNA […]
Mixture Interpretation in DNA Forensics – An Interview with Greg Hampikian
Greg Hampikian, Executive Director of the Idaho Innocence Project, discusses concerns he has with current mixture interpretation procedures, changes he’d like to see for the future, and thoughts on how to improve forensic science. Transcript: Laura: Hi, we’re here at ISHI 29, and we’re talking with Greg Hampikian. Greg, why don’t […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Revolutionary War Hero Casimir Pulaski Might Have Been a Woman or […]
DNA Mixtures: A Forensic Science Explainer
Everyone’s DNA is slightly different. Thirty-five years ago, when scientists invented a way to distill those differences into a DNA profile, they revolutionized forensic science. That profile—a sort of genetic fingerprint—gave investigators a new and extremely reliable tool for solving crimes. DNA profiling can be so powerful and has been used successfully in so […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Body Found on James River 3 Years Ago ID’d Using DNA, […]
