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crime11 days ago•174 min saved

Defense seeks delay in Charlie Kirk shooting case amid ballistic review

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s Utah shooting, have asked to push back the May preliminary hearing to allow time for reviewing extensive discovery and a ballistic analysis that could affect his defense. The ATF bullet-fragment analysis reportedly cannot conclusively link the fragment to the rifle, and the FBI is conducting additional tests. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, while Robinson has not yet entered a plea; a separate April 17 hearing will address a motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.

via CNN|

#charlie-kirk #crime #death-penalty

crime11 days ago•3 min saved

California beach bone linked to banker missing since 1999

A bone found on Salmon Creek Beach in 2022 has been identified as Walter Karl Kinney, a California banker who disappeared in 1999, after investigators used DNA-based investigative genealogy with the DNA Doe Project to link the remains to Kinney and connect the case to a prior John Doe discovery in nearby Bodega Bay.

via cbsnews.com|

#california #crime #dna-doe-project

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Scarpetta Hits Prime Video with Kidman in a Giallo-tinged Forensics Drama

Scarpetta marks a high-profile Prime Video debut for Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta, with Nicole Kidman as the chief medical examiner in an eight-episode series that toggles between 1998 and 2026. The show leans into a glossy, network-like vibe and giallo-inspired violence, supported by a star-studded but uneven cast (Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale) and an AI confidant. The 1998 thriller portion is the stronger, more procedural strand, while the contemporary storyline plays as melodramatic soap operatics; fans are promised a cliffhanger ending and a Season 2 renewal.

via The New York Times|

#entertainment #forensics #nicole-kidman

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Tiny Moss, Big Verdict: How a Clump Solved a Burr Oak Grave Robbery

A fingertip-sized clump of common pocket moss (Fissidens taxifolius) found with exhumed remains at Burr Oak cemetery helped determine the crime occurred within 12 months. By comparing moss metabolism and museum specimens, researchers showed the burial was far more recent than the defendants claimed, a key factor in convicting four workers who exhumed more than 100 remains to resell plots. The study, from the Field Museum and FBI, highlights moss as a practical tool in forensic investigations.

via The Guardian|

#burr-oak-cemetery #fbi #forensics

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Remains of El Mencho returned to family as CJNG violence surges after raid

Mexican authorities confirmed the body of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, CJNG’s leader, was returned to his family after a military operation in Jalisco and genetic testing; his deathhas sparked waves of cartel violence across the region, while U.S.-Mexico security cooperation continues and officials say there is no imminent threat to the United States.

via CBS News|

#cartel-violence #cjng #el-mencho

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Identical DNA, Indistinguishable Suspects in Paris-Area Double-Murder Trial

Two identical 33-year-old twins are among five defendants on trial near Paris for a 2020 double murder and subsequent attacks. The DNA on an assault rifle cannot distinguish which twin fired, forcing investigators to rely on phone records, surveillance footage and other evidence while the crucial shooter remains unidentified, with a verdict expected in late February.

via BBC|

#dna #forensics #france

israel-news2 months ago•9 min saved

IDF Dentist Details Final Identification of Gaza Hostage Ran Gvili

Capt. 'L', a dentist in IDF Unit 6017, discusses positively identifying St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili in northern Gaza after exhuming about 250 bodies; the ID relied on two of three methods—fingerprints, dental work, or DNA—to confirm the remains, with ante-mortem dental records playing a key role. The operation Brave Heart required navigating danger in the field, and the notification of the ID sparked a moment of unity and relief across the nation as the unit announced the news.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#forensics #gaza-strip #idf

crime2 months ago•6 min saved

Jury Deliberates in Virginia Double-Murder Case Linked to Au Pair Plot

A Virginia jury is deliberating Brendan Banfield’s fate in a 2023 double-murder case in which prosecutors say he plotted with his Brazilian au pair to kill his wife Christine Banfield and another man, Joseph Ryan, by luring Ryan to the home with fake online accounts and staging the scene; prosecutors allege Banfield stabbed Christine, shot Ryan, and framed Ryan, while the defense says the au pair fabricated the story and notes Banfield’s DNA was not found on the knife, with no corroborating digital evidence; Banfield testified in his defense and the jury’s verdict is pending closing arguments.

via CNN|

#au-pair #crime #forensics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Apple cider vinegar suspected in spray on Rep. Omar at Minnesota town hall

Forensic analysis concluded the unknown liquid sprayed at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a north Minneapolis town hall was likely apple cider vinegar; the attacker, 55-year-old Anthony J. Kazmierczak, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault after lunging at Omar, who continued addressing the crowd. CNN corroborated the substance, and Kazmierczak has a history of posts ridiculing Omar's stance on defunding police. The incident occurred after a Trump rally and did not stop Omar's participation in the event.

via kare11.com|

#apple-cider-vinegar #arrest #forensics

science2 months ago•7 min saved

AI Reveals Fingerprint Overlaps Across Fingers, Upending Forensic Certainty

An AI model trained on 60,000 fingerprint images detects cross-finger similarities, revealing that structural patterns can recur across fingers (and even across hands). The findings, published in Science Advances (2024), could speed investigative lead generation but are not courtroom-ready and require broader validation across diverse datasets and demographics.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#ai #biometrics #cross-finger-similarity

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Scientists Recover Fingerprints from Fired Bullets, Achieving Forensics' 'Holy Grail'

Irish scientists have developed a novel electrochemical method to recover fingerprints from fired brass bullet casings, even after exposure to high heat, potentially revolutionizing forensic investigations by linking suspects to crime scenes more effectively.

via ScienceDaily|

#bullet-casings #criminal-investigation #electrochemical-process

science5 months ago•3 min saved

New Test Reveals Fingerprints on Ammunition Casings

Irish scientists have developed a novel electrochemical technique that can recover fingerprints from fired brass ammunition casings even after exposure to extreme heat, potentially revolutionizing forensic investigations by enabling fingerprint retrieval from previously considered impossible samples.

via SciTechDaily|

#ammunition #crime-investigation #electrochemical

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

iPhone Update Locks Out Police with Reboot Feature

Law enforcement officials are reporting that iPhones stored for forensic examination are mysteriously rebooting, making them harder to unlock. A document from Detroit suggests this may be due to a new iOS 18 security feature that causes iPhones to reboot when disconnected from a cellular network for a period. This reboot increases the phone's security against password-cracking tools. Apple has not confirmed if such a feature exists.

via Slashdot|

#forensics #ios-18 #iphones

legal1 year ago•20 min saved

Forensics and Defense Testimonies Highlight Day 28 of Chad Daybell Trial

On the 28th day of Chad Daybell's trial, forensics analyst Dr. Greg Hampikian and DNA expert testified about DNA evidence, including samples found on an ax and shovel linked to Tylee Ryan. The court also discussed the admissibility of certain testimonies and the potential recall of witnesses, including law enforcement officers involved in the case. The trial continues with further examination of digital and DNA evidence.

via East Idaho News|

#chad-daybell #courtroom-testimony #dna-evidence

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rapid Fingerprint Detection with Jellyfish Protein Spray"

Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a forensics spray using a fluorescent protein found in jellyfish to detect fingerprints in seconds. The dye spray, which is water soluble and has low toxicity, enables rapid visualization of fingerprints at crime scenes and can even be used on week-old prints. The spray, made of two different colored dyes, binds selectively with the molecules in fingerprints, emitting a fluorescent glow that can be seen under blue light. This biologically compatible spray, based on a fluorescent protein found in jellyfish, does not interfere with subsequent DNA analysis of the fingerprints and is less messy than traditional powders. The team is collaborating with scientists from Shanghai Normal University to further improve the technology and make the dyes available for sale.

via BBC.com|

#fingerprints #fluorescent-dye-spray #forensics