Category: Uncategorized
-
Genetic Genealogy
In this book, we’ve deeply explored the ways DNA and DNA fingerprinting have been used in both the forensic and medical spheres. However, once that fingerprint is developed, it must be matched with a DNA profile already collected. Unfortunately, CODIS matches are hard to come by as there is a high chance the criminal was…
-
Forensic Accounting
Joining the worlds of accounting, auditing, and investigation, forensic accountants are detectives who decipher the threads of financial crimes. Forensic accountants are usually CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) who “trace funds, identify assets and conduct asset recovery, and perform due diligence reviews” (Investopedia). When analyzing potential financial misconduct, forensic accountants narrow in on contract breaches, hidden…
-
Forensic Linguistics
Forensic linguistics is the art of extracting meaning from language. It is a multifaceted discipline that explores phonetics (the system of sounds in a language), syntax, dialectology (variations in language based on regional boundaries), semantics, and psycholinguistics (how the human brain processes language). Forensic linguists perform language analysis on spoken or written documents to identify…
-
Criminal Profiling
In the debate of what creates a serial killer, Jim Clemente, a retired FBI behavioral analyst, criminal profiler, and Criminal Minds writer states in a WIRED Interview, “I like to say that genetics loads the gun, personality and psychology aim it, and your experiences pull the trigger. Your genetics gives you the potential to be…
-
Forensic Psychology
Criminal profiling is an investigative strategy that attempts to identify the perpetrator of a violent crime based on clues about their personality and behavior. These are often reflected in the nature and scene of the crime, the type of victims targeted, and the number of crimes committed. Creating criminal profiles relies on analysis and predictions…
-
Forensic Autopsies
As the global shortage of forensic pathologists becomes evident, it has become necessary to cast a spotlight on the crucial profession at the intersection of medicine and justice. The role of a forensic pathologist, a medical doctor equipped with the skills to unlock the mysteries hidden within the deceased, is one of meticulous examination, scientific…
-
Forensic Techniques: Chemical, Biological, and Analytical
The exploration of forensic chemistry illuminates its vital role in rewriting the narratives of crime. Forensic chemistry is the backbone of the criminal investigation process. It utilizes various chemical, toxicological, and analytical techniques to identify evidence from a crime scene. Most of the chemical analysis uses spectroscopy/spectrometry and chromatography techniques, spanning High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC),…
-
Detection Dogs
Sometimes humans can’t do all the forensics. In the world of forensic investigations, we find an ally in a four-legged detective. Multitasking canine companions, known often as sniffer dogs, K9s, or search dogs, have become indispensable partners in the quest for truth, playing a vital role in crime scene investigations, disaster response, and even healthcare…
-
DNA Fingerprinting in Health and Diagnosis
In the history of scientific exploration, few techniques have displayed the transformative power of DNA fingerprinting. Known for its cutting-edge role in solving criminal mysteries, this technology holds a far-reaching impact that extends well beyond forensic investigations. Beyond courtroom drama and investigation, DNA fingerprinting emerges as a key in the realm of healthcare, paving the…
-
Computer Forensics
While digital forensics encompasses monitoring and tracking data on all digital devices and networks – cellphones, computers, hard drives – the subworld of computer forensics deals pointedly with collecting and analyzing data stored on and transmitted by computers. Digital forensics and computer forensics are often synonymous, technicians in both fields work toward the same goal.…
The Forensics Lens 