Behind the Crime Scene

Alteration by Cleaning: How Forensic Science Detects Washed Blood Evidence

Alteration by Cleaning: How Forensic Science Detects Washed Blood Evidence

Bloodstains don't vanish with cleaning-forensic tools like Bluestar and luminol reveal hidden traces even after bleach or soap. Learn how investigators detect washed blood and why cleaning often makes evidence stronger.

Custody for Biological Samples: Temperature and Timing Protocols Explained

Custody for Biological Samples: Temperature and Timing Protocols Explained

Proper custody of biological samples depends on strict temperature control and timing. Learn how different storage temperatures affect DNA, RNA, and tissue integrity-and why freeze-thaw cycles can ruin samples.

Dissolution Testing for Pharmaceutical Evidence: How It Ensures Drug Safety and Effectiveness

Dissolution Testing for Pharmaceutical Evidence: How It Ensures Drug Safety and Effectiveness

Dissolution testing ensures drugs dissolve properly in the body, guaranteeing effectiveness and consistency. It’s required for regulatory approval, supports bioequivalence claims, and can eliminate the need for costly human trials.

Low-Copy Number DNA: Challenges and Solutions in Forensic Science

Low-Copy Number DNA: Challenges and Solutions in Forensic Science

Low-copy number DNA analysis helps detect trace genetic material at crime scenes, but it comes with serious risks like allele drop-out and contamination. Learn how replicate testing and next-gen kits are changing forensic science.

Mock Jury Feedback: How to Improve Forensic Report Comprehension

Mock Jury Feedback: How to Improve Forensic Report Comprehension

Mock jury feedback reveals how real people understand forensic reports-not lawyers. Learn why conclusion format doesn't matter as much as clarity, structure, and plain language in making evidence trustworthy and comprehensible.

Forensic Toxicologist: Drug and Poison Specialist

Forensic Toxicologist: Drug and Poison Specialist

Forensic toxicologists analyze drugs and poisons in biological samples to determine cause of death, impairment, or criminal activity. They use advanced lab techniques, testify in court, and help solve crimes ranging from DUIs to homicides.

Designer Stimulants: Cathinones and Novel Psychoactives in Forensic Toxicology

Designer Stimulants: Cathinones and Novel Psychoactives in Forensic Toxicology

Synthetic cathinones, known as bath salts, are dangerous designer stimulants that mimic cocaine and methamphetamine. They cause severe health risks including psychosis, heart failure, and death - and are increasingly common in forensic toxicology cases.

Defense Challenges: Addressing Suspect Arguments in Homicide Cases

Defense Challenges: Addressing Suspect Arguments in Homicide Cases

In homicide cases, defense attorneys challenge suspect arguments by questioning evidence, witness reliability, and procedural errors. Reasonable doubt, not perfection, wins acquittals.

Case File Management: Organization and Disclosure in Homicide Investigations

Case File Management: Organization and Disclosure in Homicide Investigations

Effective case file management in homicide investigations ensures evidence is secure, accessible, and legally sound. From centralized digital storage to automated disclosure, proper organization isn't optional-it's essential for justice.

Interrogation Techniques: Psychological Approaches That Work

Interrogation Techniques: Psychological Approaches That Work

Psychological interrogation techniques have evolved from confrontation to connection. Modern methods like rapport-building and evidence presentation produce more accurate results and fewer false confessions than traditional accusatory approaches like the Reid Technique.

Blood into Blood: How Intersecting Drip Patterns Reveal Crime Scene Secrets

Blood into Blood: How Intersecting Drip Patterns Reveal Crime Scene Secrets

Intersecting drip patterns in bloodstain analysis reveal movement, timing, and injury severity at crime scenes. Learn how physics, surface type, and drying time turn bloodstains into forensic evidence.

Version Control for Forensic Reports: Track Drafts, Changes, and Audit Trails

Version Control for Forensic Reports: Track Drafts, Changes, and Audit Trails

Version control for forensic reports ensures every edit is tracked, who made it, and when. It’s not optional-it’s essential for legal defensibility, compliance, and avoiding costly errors in investigations.

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