Tag: Forensic Science
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Holy Grail of Forensic Investigation: Fingerprints Recovered from Spent Bullet Casings for the First Time
Introduction: A Breakthrough for Firearm Forensics Researchers in Ireland have achieved what many in the field considered the “Holy Grail” of forensic investigation: recovering latent fingerprints from spent bullet casings after exposure to the extreme heat generated by gunfire. The study, published in Forensic Chemistry, details an electrochemical technique that can reveal fingerprint patterns on…
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Brass Casing Fingerprint Recovery: Forensic Breakthrough
Introduction: A New Frontier in Firearm Forensics In a development touted as the ‘Holy Grail’ of forensic science, researchers from Maynooth University in Ireland have demonstrated the ability to recover latent fingerprints from spent brass bullet casings. The method, described in Forensic Chemistry, uses a novel electrochemical coating technique to reveal fingerprint ridges even after…
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Swedish Soldiers Help USA in Secret Somalia Operation
Stockholm — Sweden has reportedly deployed a small group of unarmed soldiers from the Livgardet’s special units (KTSU) to Somalia to assist a US-led mission against the al-Shabaab militant group, according to Expressen. The paper says roughly 15 operatives are involved. They are not classified as armed soldiers, and their work centers on forensic investigations,…
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Swedish Military Assists USA in Somalia with KTSU Biometric Experts
Overview A small but high-profile deployment highlights expanding security cooperation between Sweden and the United States. Swedish specialists from the Livgardets (Royal Guard) Kriminalteknisk säkerhetsunderrättelsetjänst, known as KTSU, are reported to have joined US-led forces in Somalia. The mission focuses on crime-scene forensics, including homemade bombs, as well as biometric and digital data analyses. Swedish…
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Maynooth Researchers Reveal Method to Recover Fingerprints from Fired Bullet Casings
Overview: A New Fingerprint Recovery Technique for Brass Casings Researchers at Maynooth University have developed an electrochemical method that can visualize fingerprint ridges on brass bullet casings after they are fired. This breakthrough challenges the long-held assumption that the intense heat and gas released during firing obliterate biological traces, such as fingerprints, on ammunition. Led…
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Maynooth Breakthrough: Fingerprints From Fired Casings Revealed
Maynooth University unveils a potential breakthrough in firearm forensics Researchers at Maynooth University have announced a method that could transform how investigators handle gun-related crimes by showing fingerprints on brass bullet casings. The team, led by Dr. Eithne Dempsey and PhD student Colm McKeever from the Department of Chemistry, says their electrochemical approach can visualise…