Behind the Crime Scene

Prosecution Case Building: Essential Steps for Homicide Investigations

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 31 2026

Learn how prosecutors build winning homicide cases through forensic precision, strategic evidence collection, and anticipating defense tactics. Real-world insights on overcoming common prosecution failures.

The Rokitansky Method: A Guide to Organ Removal in Forensic Autopsies

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 31 2026

Explore the Rokitansky autopsy method, a forensic technique focusing on in situ organ examination. Learn how it compares to Virchow and Letulle methods and why it is vital for infectious disease safety.

Nanoparticles in Trace Evidence: Emerging Analytical Tools for Forensics

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 31 2026

Explore how nanoparticles are transforming trace evidence analysis in 2026. Learn about emerging tools, DNA enhancement, and legal challenges in forensic science.

Malware Analysis Techniques: How to Identify Malicious Software Safely

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 30 2026

Learn how to safely identify malicious software using static and dynamic analysis techniques. This guide explains sandboxing, reverse engineering, and behavioral detection strategies.

Ballistics Analysis: How Forensic Science Solves Murder Investigations

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 30 2026

Forensic ballistics links weapons to crimes through unique markings. Learn how experts analyze bullets, cartridge cases, and trajectories to solve murder investigations.

Digital Evidence Collection: Chain of Custody for Digital Data

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 30 2026

Learn how to maintain chain of custody for digital evidence to ensure court admissibility. Covers collection, hashing, documentation, and legal risks.

Forensic DNA Harmonization: Ensuring Inter-Lab Standardization in Modern Justice

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 29 2026

Explore how forensic DNA harmonization ensures consistent results across laboratories. Learn about the evolution of FBI QAS, OSAC standards, and the critical role of mixture interpretation.

Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault: Timeline and Detection

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 29 2026

Understanding the biological timeline and detection methods for drug-facilitated sexual assault cases. Learn about testing windows for blood, urine, and hair, and modern forensic toxicology techniques.

Scene Release Decisions: Criteria for Returning Property to Owners

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 29 2026

An in-depth guide on how law enforcement determines when to return evidence, covering legal criteria, victim protocols, and the difference between contraband and civil property.

Long-Term Evidence Storage and Chain of Custody Maintenance Guide

By : Ian Brophy
Date : Mar 28 2026

Learn the critical steps for maintaining chain of custody during long-term evidence storage. This guide covers NIST standards, documentation requirements, and preventing evidence contamination.