Behind the Crime Scene
Mastering Courtroom Testimony for Chain of Custody
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 5 2026
Learn how chain of custody documentation and courtroom testimony work together to ensure evidence admissibility and integrity in criminal trials.
Mastering Flash Techniques: Diffusion, Bounce, and Off-Camera Lighting
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 5 2026
Learn how to master flash techniques including diffusion, bounce, and off-camera lighting to achieve professional scene imaging and soft, natural light.
Detecting Malingering in Competency and Insanity Evaluations
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 5 2026
Explore the complexities of malingering in forensic psychology, from detection tools like SIRS to the legal stakes of competency and insanity evaluations.
Cold Case Latents: How Modern Forensics Revives Legacy Evidence
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 4 2026
Discover how modern fingerprint analysis, AFIS, and genetic genealogy are solving decades-old cold cases by reprocessing legacy evidence with 2026 technology.
Crime Scene Investigation Checklist for First Responders: A Complete Guide
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 4 2026
A comprehensive crime scene investigation checklist for first responders. Learn the essential steps for scene stabilization, evidence preservation, and legal documentation.
Novel Forensic Techniques: Gatekeeping and Case Law Trends
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 4 2026
Explore how the Daubert and Frye standards, and the 2023 FRE 702 amendments, are reshaping the admissibility of novel forensic techniques in court.
Fiber Analysis: How Clothing Trace Evidence Links Suspects to Crime Scenes
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 4 2026
Explore how forensic fiber analysis links clothing to crime scenes using Locard's Exchange Principle, trace mapping, and microscopic chemical analysis.
Forensic Chemist Career Guide: Duties, Salary & Skills
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 1 2026
Discover what a forensic chemist does in crime labs, from drug analysis to court testimony. Learn about salary, education requirements, and the daily reality of this investigative career.
Court-Admissible Forensic Imaging Validation: A Comprehensive Guide for Legal Experts
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 1 2026
A comprehensive guide to validating forensic imaging for court admissibility, covering legal standards, technical protocols, and chain of custody procedures.
Ineffective Assistance Claims: Handling Forensic Evidence Mismanagement
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 1 2026
Explore the challenges of legal claims involving forensic evidence mismanagement and ineffective assistance. Learn the Strickland standard, procedural deadlines, and why most claims fail.
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.
