How Did You Get Into the Field of DNA?
We asked our ISHI 27 speakers how they came to work in the field of DNA. Read below to see how they found their calling and then join the discussion on our Facebook or Twitter pages to let us know what inspired you to work in the forensic science field. […]
Where is Forensic Science Headed in the Future?
MPS? Rapid DNA? Phenotyping? Read below to see what our ISHI 27 speakers predict for the future of forensic science then join the discussion on our Facebook or Twitter pages to let us know what you anticipate for the future of the field. “I see the future of forensic science […]
What is Your Favorite Part of Your Job?
Bringing justice for victims? Advancing new technologies? Read below to see what our ISHI 27 speakers say they enjoy most about their job then join the discussion on our Facebook or Twitter pages to let us know what your favorite part of being a forensic scientist is. “I started my job 3 months […]
Forensic Genetic Genealogy… How does it work?
A couple of weeks ago, we posted an article on how forensic genetic genealogy helped to find a serial murderer in Phoenix, AZ. This week, we spoke with Colleen Fitzpatrick, an internationally recognized forensic genealogist to learn more about the process of genetic genealogy, and how it can be used to help solve future cases. […]
Identification of a John Wayne Gacy Victim
In an interview from ISHI 24, Dixie Peters describes how the identity of a John Wayne Gacy victim is revealed after more than 30 years. TRANSCRIPT: My name is Dixie Peters, and I’m the Technical Leader of the Missing Persons Unit at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, […]
From Victim to Advocate
Julie Weil tells the horrifying story of how she was kidnapped and raped in front of her children, but through DNA evidence was able to put her attacker behind bars, find closure and begin to advocate for other victims. TRANSCRIPT: I guess my journey began October 16, 2002. I was actually […]
A Cold Case Review into the Mind of Serial Killer Joseph Naso
Dawn Romano of the Contra Costa County Crime Lab describes the case of serial killer Joseph Naso, and how he was brought to justice. TRANSCRIPT: My name is Dawn Romano. I’m the Forensic Supervisor and Technical Leader at the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Crime Lab. In 2010, Joseph […]
Re-Thinking International Missing Persons DNA Databases
Sara Katsanis of Duke University describes the challenges that exist in identifying international missing persons and the steps that can be taken to design an international system to improve communication channels across borders. TRANSCRIPT: I’m Sara Katsanis, and I’m an instructor at the Initiative for Science and Society at Duke […]
Advocating for Justice
Julie Weil describes how she became an advocate for sexual assault victims and the steps we can all take to help bring offenders to justice. TRANSCRIPT: As a survivor of sexual assault, I realized (after my perpetrator was locked up), I started reading the news again and watching TV and I […]
