An elemental examination of an item discovered during an inquiry might provide important information about its origin and history. However, since the item itself may need to be produced as evidence, ...

Assume that one has acquired samples from two bullets, one from a crime scene (the CS bullet) and one from a weapon found with a potential suspect (the PS bullet). The manufacture of bullets is, to ...

This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" follows a team of experts as they investigate the forensic evidence from the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, one of the most famous unsolved crimes ...

The largest-ever black-box study on the accuracy of bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA), a widely used forensic technique, has found concerning error rates and ...

In the constantly evolving field of forensic science, processing DNA quickly and accurately is paramount. Recent advances in technology have transformed the landscape of forensic DNA analysis, ...

Structured data and information systems are increasingly utilized to improve the efficiency and efficacy of financial investigations. Forensic accountants and investigation experts have more ...

Advances in DNA sequencing technology help forensic biologists identify suspects where traditional DNA profiling has failed, ...

Interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses is part of street police work and detective work alike. Statements can back up information you already know or can provide you with new insight or a new ...