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11 Feb 08

Forensic Engineering

  • I teach and consult as a forensic engineer, so I thought I would share my enthusiasm for the subject with you. We have many methods in common with forensic scientists, such as microscopy and chemical analysis as well as being able to comment on witness statements and appearing in court to present our evidence. - shumdw on 2008-02-11
23 Oct 07

Forensic Science Blog: CSI Seattle

  • Anybody interested in crime scene investigation should take a look at Brian Stampfl’s blog CSI Seattle. The author is currently enrolled on a 10 week course at the National Forensic Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee and he is using his blog to document the forensic science and crime scene investigation procedures being showcased, taught and studied.
     - shumdw on 2007-10-23
20 Oct 07

Smart Forensic Science: Stable Isotope Profiling

  • Read a great online forensic science article published on the Scotsman.com website. I was drawn to the piece by its intriguing title “Written in your toenails - the secrets of what you eat and where you live”.

    The article was based around the fact that the “humble” toenail can reveal a chemical fingerprint which can provide important forensic evidence such as what a person had been eating and drinking prior to their death.
     - shumdw on 2007-10-20
18 Oct 07

Famous Forensic Science: Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen

  • Forensic science is shedding new light on one of the most notorious murder cases in British history. In 1910 American born Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen was found guilty and subsequently hanged for the murder of his wife Cora. Crippen is said to have poisoned Cora, dismembered her body and then buried her remains in the cellar of their London home.
     - shumdw on 2007-10-18
08 Oct 07

Forensic Science in Action: Entomology Evidence in the Steven Truscott Case

  • The Steven Truscott case is among the most high profile and controversial in Canadian legal history. On the 9th June 1959 14 year old Steven Truscott went on a bike ride with his 12 year old classmate Lynne Harper. Two days later, Lynne Harper is found dead, she had been raped and strangled.
     - shumdw on 2007-10-08
04 Oct 07

Fingerprint Recognition Goes Hi-Tech

  • Researchers from the Computer Science Department at The University of Warwick (UK) have developed a technologically advanced fingerprint recognition system which is capable of identifying partial, distorted, scratched and smudged fingerprints in a matter of seconds.


     - shumdw on 2007-10-04
26 Sep 07

Curious Forensic Science: How Sea Monkeys Helped Slove The DNA Sample Storage Problem

  • Read a very interesting forensic science article published online by Economist.com which documented the issues surrounding the mass storage of DNA samples.

    The article notes that the traditional way of keeping samples i.e. refrigeration is less than perfect given that power supplies can be interrupted and thermostats can be mis-set. However, it would seem a more satisfactory solution is as hand, a solution that enables DNA samples to be kept at room temperature.
     - shumdw on 2007-09-26
21 Sep 07

Forensic Science Shows That “Fangs” Aren’t Always What They Seem

  • The fascinating range of investigations to which forensic science can be applied never ceases to amaze me. This was recently confirmed when I read that the Mercer Tool Museum in Pennsylvania (or should that be Transylvania!) had approached scientists to find out if their vampire hunter’s kit was a fake.
     - shumdw on 2007-09-21
12 Sep 07

Famous Forensic Science: The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case

  • The death of Marilyn Sheppard in 1954 remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in the USA. The subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard resulted in what became known as the “Trial of the Century” in 1954 followed by the “Re-Trial of the Century” in 1966.
     - shumdw on 2007-09-12
07 Sep 07

Crime Scene Investigation, Criminalistics and Forensic Anthropology

  • Very useful forensic science video produced by the University of Maryland in 2003. Professors Marilyn London and Tom Mauriello join host Andrew Wolvin, Ph.D., to discuss how scientists assist in criminal investigations.
     - shumdw on 2007-09-07
27 Aug 07

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » Famous Forensic Science: Did Ludwig van Beethoven Die From Accidental Poisoning?

  • Ludwig van Beethoven, one the greatest composers in the history of music died on March 26, 1827, aged just 56. According to forensic scientist Christian Reiter, Beethoven’s untimely demise was a result of lead poisoning accidentally administered by his own doctor.
     - shumdw on 2007-08-27
23 Aug 07

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » Death: The Last Taboo

  • Death: The Last Taboo is an informative website resource produced by the Australian Museum. The section on what happens after death includes a number of forensic science related topic areas.
     - shumdw on 2007-08-23
10 Aug 07

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » Forensic Science Resources: National Clearinghouse For Science, Technology & The Law.

  • The National Clearinghouse For Science, Technology & The Law (NCSTL) at Stetson University has produced a comprehensive website that provides: a searchable database of legal, forensic, and technology resources.


     - shumdw on 2007-08-10
04 Aug 07

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » Careers in Forensic Science

  • Very useful forensic science careers article that was first published online in 2002 by The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
     - shumdw on 2007-08-04
31 Jul 07

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » Forensic science at Robert Gordon University

  • The School of Life Sciences at Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen, Scotland, UK) is offering a short summer course for anyone interested in learning about the reality behind such hit TV shows as CSI.
     - shumdw on 2007-07-31

All About Forensic Psychology: The Police Lineup: One at A Time or All Together?

  • In a traditional lineup five or six people, including the police´s main suspect stand side by side while a witness looks on usually via a one-way mirror to see if they can identify anybody connected with the crime under investigation.
     - shumdw on 2007-07-31
29 Jul 07

All About Forensic Psychology: The Unabomber and the Zodiac (One & The Same?)

  • Fascinating interview with Douglas Evander Oswell who has spent over 10 years researching the methods, motives, psychological attributes and connection between the Unabomber and the Zodiac killer.
     - shumdw on 2007-07-29

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » NewScientist Forensic Science Articles

  • I came across a very interesting forensic science article that was first published online in NewScientist back in November 2006. What makes this particular forensic science article stand out is that it provides instant links to previews of other forensic science related articles.
     - shumdw on 2007-07-29
28 Jul 07

All About Forensic Science » Blog Archive » What Makes A Crime Evil? Have Your Say & Help Develop The Depravity Scale.

  • Dr Michael Welner is self-funding a research project entitled The Depravity Scale, the primary aims of which are to establish societal standards of what makes a crime depraved, and to develop a standardized instrument based on specific characteristics of a crime that must be proven in order to merit more severe sentences.
     - shumdw on 2007-07-28
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