Footprints and shoe prints can be found at any crime scene. They are often overlooked, but they can tell a story. This is where forensic podiatry comes in. It is a specialized field that uses the knowledge of foot health to help solve crimes. Footprints, shoe prints, and traces left behind can be crucial evidence. Even if they are not immediately visible, they can pr...
The courtroom was tense as a retired police lieutenant took the stand for the second time in the Karen Read murder retrial. Paul Gallagher, a former Canton police lieutenant, was back to discuss his unusual approach to processing the crime scene outside 34 Fairview Road. Gallagher's methods involved using a leaf blower and red Solo cups, which raised some eyebrows. T...
Medical teams often rush into chaotic situations. They focus on saving lives. But there's another crucial aspect they must consider. Crime scenes can hold vital clues. These clues can help solve crimes. Yet, medical teams might unintentionally mess with these clues. This is where training comes in. First responders, like emergency medical teams, need proper training...
The jury in the Karen Read case will visit the alleged crime scene in Canton. This visit aims to give them a better understanding of the events that took place on January 29, 2022. The scene is the home where John O’Keefe, Read’s boyfriend, was found unresponsive in the snow. The jurors will see the house and the surrounding area. They will also see Read’s Lexus SUV ...
First, let's talk about how we usually think of sharp injuries. Most people believe these come from deliberate acts of violence. However, this isn't always the case. Sometimes, ordinary objects can lead to tragic accidents. Take, for instance, a young man in his early 20s. He was found lifeless on the side of a road. He had a deep, jagged cut on his right elbow, and ...
AI is changing the game in crime scene analysis. Three AI tools, ChatGPT-4, Claude, and Gemini, were put to the test. They analyzed 30 crime scene images independently. Then, 10 forensic experts checked their work. The results? AI can be a big help in forensic science. It can quickly look at lots of evidence and give experts a head start. But here is the thing, AI i...
Imagine you're at a crime scene. You need quick and accurate results to solve the case. Portable sensors help, but they have their limits. Environmental factors can mess with their sensitivity and specificity. This is where data fusion (DF) comes in. DF combines information from multiple sensors to boost accuracy and reliability. Two sensors were used in thi...
Weegee, born Arthur Felig, wasn't just any photographer. He had a knack for being at the right place at the right time. In the 1940s, he was famous for snapping pictures of crime scenes in New York City before the police even arrived. He had a police scanner in his car, so he could monitor emergency calls and get to the scene quickly. His quickness got him the nickn...
Imagine this: A crime scene. A kiss, a bite, a lick. A trace of saliva left behind. This is not a love story. It's a forensic puzzle. DNA from saliva can stick around, even after the act. This is not new news. But, what if we could use it better? What if we could find more clues from it? DNA is like a secret message. It's unique to each person. It can tell us who wa...
Filming a crime scene might seem simple, but getting it right is crucial. A recent experiment showed that the way you film can greatly affect the quality of a 3D reconstruction. Researchers used advanced technology like Neural Radiance Fields and Gaussian Splatting to test different filming techniques. They set up a fake crime scene in an apartment and tried out var...