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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: February 2012
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The Tim Masters Case: Colorado. Despite pleas from the detective for a thorough investigation of Hammond as a suspect in the Hettrick homicide, his concerns were promptly dismissed. All of the evidence that was seized during the investigation was destroyed within six months after Dr. Hammond's arrest and subsequent suicide. Four years later, Tim Masters was tried and sent to prison for murder. Michael J. Spence, Ph.D. My questi...
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: March 2012
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Railroaded By Forensic Experts: Freed by DNA. By many accounts, Michael West is even worse than Hayne. His bite mark testimony has already been disproven by DNA in various instances other than the Brewer and Brooks cases. Consequently, West resigned from professional odontology groups in order to avoid sanctions and possible expulsion. Michael J. Spence, Ph.D. March 21, 2012. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Eddie moved to Kansas City, ...
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: Understanding DNA Transfer Events
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Thursday, March 8, 2012. Understanding DNA Transfer Events. Previously, I discussed the circumstances that might persuade defense attorneys to explore using a DNA expert. One of these perplexing circumstances is driven—in part—by astonishing advances in the sensitivity of DNA detection. Recent DNA technologies, referred to as LOW COPY NUMBER. Embracing the phrase "touch DNA". STR-based forensic DNA typing technology involves NO examination of fingers. N...
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: The Tim Masters Case: Colorado
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The Tim Masters Case: Colorado. Despite pleas from the detective for a thorough investigation of Hammond as a suspect in the Hettrick homicide, his concerns were promptly dismissed. All of the evidence that was seized during the investigation was destroyed within six months after Dr. Hammond's arrest and subsequent suicide. Four years later, Tim Masters was tried and sent to prison for murder. Michael J. Spence, Ph.D. Wrongful ...
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: Eddie Lowery
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Ultimately, Eddie agreed to take a lie detector test. “I wanted to clear my name. I wanted to help,” he said. Eddie's tormentors violated any and all investigative standards, .they lied. They told Eddie that he had failed the lie detector test. Convinced that the fender bender in the victim's neighborhood was NOT a coincidence, the police relentlessly badgered and threatened Eddie. As a consequence of the scientific testing, and t...
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: Railroaded By Forensic Experts: Freed by DNA
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Railroaded By Forensic Experts: Freed by DNA. By many accounts, Michael West is even worse than Hayne. His bite mark testimony has already been disproven by DNA in various instances other than the Brewer and Brooks cases. Consequently, West resigned from professional odontology groups in order to avoid sanctions and possible expulsion. Michael J. Spence, Ph.D. March 21, 2012. November 16, 2015 at 3:58 AM. View my complete profile.
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: April 2012
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Friday, April 20, 2012. The Psychology of Scientific Misinterpretations: The Big Bang Theory, Fred Zain, Cognitive Bias, and The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy. I am a huge fan of the comedy hit series “The Big Bang Theory”. Refer to the final Big Bang Theory episode of Season 2, The Monopolar Expedition, ….with Part 2 of the storyline continuing into the first episode of Season 3. Leonard, Howard and Raj approached Sheldon with a tragic reality check. They...
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System: The Norfolk Four
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DNA Technology and Our Criminal Justice System. Thursday, March 1, 2012. About a year ago, I crafted an article on my website, listed under "Most Fascinating Criminal Cases". This piece centered on The Norfolk Four, .and what appeared to me as one of the worst ever U.S. cases of false confessions. The case also seemed to be one of the worst instances EVER of a reckless disregard for investigative responsibility and adherence to logic. The Confessions", aired on PBS November 9, 2010. Williams' DNA failed ...
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