Evidence that could solve murders, convict drug dealers and close cold cases first has to make it through South Carolina’s ...

Typically, trace evidence samples include human and animal hair, natural and manmade fibers, fabrics, rope, soil, glass, and building materials. In addition to these common types of samples, trace ...

A forensic audit is an examination of a firm's or individual's finances to derive evidence that can be used in a court of law or legal proceeding.

While the majority of the public is aware of and has a general respect for the role of forensics, the wide range of applications in this field is largely unknown. Due to the rapidly advancing nature ...

How do lawyers view forensic evidence? And how do individuals who make up juries view forensic evidence? Some lawyers complain of a CSI effect, in which jurors expect that every case should involve ...

The specialized field of forensic palynology has been slow to garner worldwide momentum. With many advantages over other biological avenues of evidence, why is this technique so under-utilized and who ...

One term for misconceptions that people have about forensic evidence is “the CSI effect,” referring to the idea that watching true crime shows makes jurors expect to see high-tech forensic evidence in ...

Digital evidence is fragile, complex, and constantly changing. This article outlines five essential steps in forensic technology ...

The Saint Louis University Forensic Science program offers courses with hands-on learning opportunities. FRSC 2600 - Survey of Forensic Science 3 credits Students learn scientific methodology, its ...

A warning to listeners — this episode contains sensitive material surrounding homicide and assault. On November 29th, 2012, a group of men broke into the Silicon Valley mansion of 66 year old investor ...

When the principal proof of guilt is a forensic test, such as DNA or fingerprint matching, a credibility inflation or a "CSI" effect might unduly influence the jury. Attorney Ken Strutin considers the ...

Western Carolina University students help aid Durham police solve a missing persons case from 2023.