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1. Forensiphilia: Is Public Fascination with Forensic Science a Love Affair or Fatal Attraction?

Author

Gabel, Jessica D.

Subjects
FORENSIC sciences, EXPERT evidence, LEGAL evidence, FORENSIC scientists, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article discusses the role of forensic evidence on the conviction and exoneration of Steven Barnes in January 2009 in Oneida County, New York. It outlines on how Barnes being convicted by the jury for raping and murdering the 16-year-old Kimberly Simon based on the physical evidence and testimonies of forensic scientists. However, it explains that he is also exonerated by the jury in the appellate trial due to some inconsistencies and further thorough examination of physical evidences.

Published
2010

2. Toward a System of Microbial Forensics: from Sample Collection to Interpretation of Evidence.

Author

Budowle, Bruce, Schutzer, Steven E., Ascher, Michael S., Atlas, Ronald M., Burans, James P., Chakraborty, Ranajit, Dunn, John J., Fraser, Claire M., Franz, David R., Leighton, Terrance J., Morse, Stephen A., Murch, Randall S., Ravel, Jacques, Rock, Daniel L., Thomas R.Slezak, Velsko, Stephan P., Walsh, Anne C., and Walters, Ronald A.

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *FORENSIC scientists, *MICROBIAL toxins, *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.
Abstract

Presents a recap of the events that transpired during the meeting of forensic scientists at the Banbury Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, regarding the criminal use of pathogenic organisms and their toxins. Attendees of the event; Activities and programs; Details of the conference sessions.

Published
2005
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3. THE PASSING OF THE CORONER.

Author

Reiling, Jennifer

Subjects
*CORONERS, *CRIMINAL justice system, *FORENSIC pathology, *MEDICAL examiners (Law), *FORENSIC scientists
Abstract

Presents a paper that appeared in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" on April 23, 1904. Report that the Elsberg bill abolishing the office of coroner in Greater New York has been passed; Power of investigation that remains to the coroners still in office; Assertion that miscarriages of justice have occurred due to the inadequacy of coroners; Way that deaths will be assessed by medical examiners.

Published
2004
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4. Chairman's Corner.

Author

Rosengard, David E.

Subjects
PROFESSIONAL associations, MEDICAL examiners (Law), FORENSIC scientists, FORENSIC science education, CONFERENCES & conventions
Abstract

The author looks at the state of the American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE), which would be addressed at the 1999 ACFE Annual Meeting in New York City, New York. He tells that the college has expanded in various subgroups including American Board of Forensic Examiners, American Board of Forensic Medicine, and American Board of Forensic Nursing. The author says that ACFE members should devise further clinical studies and other research work for the upcoming conference.

Published
1999

5. Meteorologists Who Offer Testimony, Not Forecasts.

Author

Eligon, John

Subjects
*WEATHER forecasting, *FORENSIC scientists, *LEGAL testimony, *TELEVISION weathercasters
Abstract

After the last of the record-setting rain had fallen in the New York area, those in the business of delivering weather forecasts on television got back to their normal routines, calling for mostly sunny days or the like. But for forensic meteorologists, who use the science of weather to testify in court about what has already happened, rather than predict what will occur, business could soon see an uptick. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2011

6. Cases reviewed over NY police-lab misconduct.

Author

Bauman, Valerie

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law), FORENSIC scientists, TOTAL quality management, QUALITY assurance, CRIME laboratories
Abstract

The article reports on the review of closed criminal cases by prosecutors in New York due to the failure of forensic scientist Garry Veeder to perform mandatory tests. It is stated that an outside expert was hired to conduct a full audit of the quality assurance process. According to superintendent Harry Corbitt, there were no wrong convictions but the violations showed the departure from the high standards. It also mentions that the claims of poor supervision by Veeder were dismissed.

Published
2009

7. State police review cases of scientist who killed self.

Subjects
STATE police, FORENSIC scientists, SUICIDE
Abstract

The article reports that state police will review evidence handled by retired forensic scientist Gary Veeder who committed suicide in New York. Veeder was found dead at his home in suburban Albany. According to State police spokesman Lieutenant Glenn Miner, all of Veeder's work is under review and district attorneys are being advised when investigators come across a case he was involved in.

Published
2008

8. Metro Briefing: MANHATTAN: CAUSE OF RAPPER'S DEATH AWAITED.

Author

Healy, Patrick

Subjects
*MEDICAL examiners (Law), *PUBLIC officers, *FORENSIC scientists
Abstract

Focuses on the report of the New York City medical examiner that it will take about a week to determine why Russell T. Jones, the rap star known as O. D. B. died suddenly.

Published
2004

9. Plan to Preserve Sept. 11 Remains Leaves Open Future Identification.

Author

Slackman, Michael

Subjects
*IDENTIFICATION, *VICTIMS of terrorism, *INTERMENT, *SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, *MEMORIALS, *TERRORISM victims' families, *MEDICAL examiners (Law), *FORENSIC scientists, *DNA fingerprinting, *FORENSIC genetics techniques, *INVESTIGATIONS, *GENETICS, *FORENSIC accounting, *FORENSIC sciences, *TERRORISM, *FORENSIC pathology, *PUBLIC officers
Abstract

Reports that the remains of more than a thousand people who died in the September 11, 2001 attack on New York City's World Trade Center will be preserved in a memorial space built at ground zero, in the hope that science will advance to the point that they can be identified. Challenge of accommodating relatives of people killed in the attack, who have asked that unidentified remains be interred at the site; Approach used by the medical examiner's office to preserve the remains; Efforts by the medical examiner's office to match the remains with people listed as missing; Role of DNA; Comments of Shiya Ribowsky, deputy director of investigation; Details of the memorial.

Published
2003

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