Tag: Forensic Science
-
Suspect Who Asked an Online Psychic if He Would Get Caught in California Family Murder Case
Overview of the Case The mystery surrounding a brutal crime in California drew renewed attention as authorities disclosed that a suspect in the murder of a family reportedly sought guidance from an online psychic. The case centers on a family in California whose members were found dead under troubling circumstances, prompting a wide-ranging investigation by…
-
Expert Calls for Broad Inquiry Into Science of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Introduction: A call for a broader look at shaken baby syndrome science When a man spent nearly six years in jail for allegedly shaking his baby, new medical revelations about the child’s health have sparked renewed debates over the science behind shaken baby syndrome (SBS). An expert-led call for a broad inquiry into the conditions,…
-
Expert calls for broad inquiry into the science of shaken baby syndrome
Background A growing chorus of medical and legal experts is calling for a broad, independent inquiry into the science underpinning shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The push comes after a high-profile case in which a man spent nearly six years in jail for shaking his infant son, a conviction that is now viewed with renewed scrutiny…
-
Partial Remains Handed Over by Hamas Not Belonging to Hostages, Israeli Authorities Say
Overview of the Transfer In a development that further complicates the ongoing hostage exchange narrative, Israeli authorities assessed on Saturday that the partial remains handed over by Hamas Friday night via the Red Cross do not belong to any known hostages. The revelation follows preliminary identifications and inquiries into the remains received during the latest…
-
Behind the Fear: The Unsolved Killings in Dawson Creek, B.C.
Introduction: A Community Haunted by Unanswered Questions In Dawson Creek, British Columbia, a quiet town once defined by friendly front porches and winter frost has been shadowed by a string of unsolved killings. The fear is not just in the crimes themselves but in the gaps they leave behind—questions that linger, families searching for closure,…
-
Splatatouille: ResearchersIdentify Chicago’s Famous Memento as a Squirrel
Unraveling a Mysterious Mark on West Roscoe Street What began as a quirky urban legend—the so-called “Splatatouille” imprint—has now been given a scientific label. In a study published in Biology Letters, researchers from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, argue that the famous hole in Chicago’s sidewalk was most likely made by an eastern gray squirrel,…
-
Dutch Beach Cold Case: Eva Pommer Identified After 21 Years
New Name for a Long-Standing Mystery The mystery surrounding a woman whose body was found on a Dutch beach in 2004 has finally been given a name. Eva Maria Pommer, a 35-year-old German citizen, has been identified as the victim in what has become the Dutch segment of an international effort to solve “cold” cases.…
-
Forensic Milestone: Maynooth Team Reveals Fingerprints on Fired Ammunition
Groundbreaking Discovery at Maynooth University A major forensic breakthrough is making waves in crime investigation circles: scientists at Maynooth University have developed a method to reveal fingerprints on fired bullet casings. The advancement, led by Dr. Eithne Dempsey and Dr. Colm McKeever from the Department of Chemistry, promises to change how investigators trace weapons and…
-
Fingerprints on Fired Ammunition: Maynooth Breakthrough in Forensic Science
Forensic Milestone: Maynooth Researchers Reveal Prints on Fired Ammunition In a development that could reshape crime investigations, Maynooth University scientists have unveiled a method to recover fingerprints from fired brass ammunition. The breakthrough, achieved by Dr. Eithne Dempsey and Dr. Colm McKeever from the Department of Chemistry, promises to reveal traces that were long considered…
-
Forensic Pathologist Says Cause of Isla Bell’s Death Unable to be Determined as Court Hears Details in Melbourne Murder Case
Unanswered questions in a high-profile Melbourne case A committal hearing in Melbourne is examining the circumstances surrounding the death of 19-year-old Isla Bell. Prosecutors allege she was murdered in the St Kilda East area and that her body was subsequently moved, concealed inside a fridge, and dumped at a Dandenong waste facility. The court has…