Category Archives: Crime Labs

Forensic Science is Constantly Evolving

Forensic science involves analyzing evidence to help solve criminal investigations and often these findings are vital components of court proceedings. Suspects do not always confess. Witness testimonies are not always reliable due to misperception, spotty memories or even in some …

Fingerprint Evidence Closes Cases

Did you know that not one fingerprint is alike? Even identical twins do not share the exact same fingerprints. Would you believe that fingerprint evidence is even more reliable than DNA? “Obtaining full matching fingerprints is said to be a …

The CSI Experience

< Are you a fan of criminal justice shows and films? Ever wondered what it would be like to be an actual crime scene investigator? You don’t have to solely rely on watching CSI on television anymore, especially if you …

Forensic Scientist Testifies at “Rockefeller” Hearing

The preliminary hearing of defendant Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, who once posed as “Clark Rockefeller” on the East coast, began Wednesday. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for Gerhartsreiter to stand trial in the …

Dr. Paul Ferrara’s Forensics Legacy

On Friday, the Virginia Department of Forensic Science laboratory in Richmond was renamed the “Paul B. Ferrara Building”. Dr. Ferrara was the Director of the state’s forensic lab for 21 years until his retirement in 2006. He died of cancer …

Michael Jackson Death Trial Update

The prosecution in Dr. Conrad Murray’s involuntary manslaughter trial may wrap up its case as early as Monday as they started questioning their final witness yesterday. Called to the stand was Dr. Steven Shafer, the expert who created the recommended …

Amanda Knox Appeal – DNA Evidence Update

Closing arguments for Amanda Knox’s and Raffaele Sollecito’s appeal case are still set to commence September 23 due to a ruling made by Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellmann earlier this week. His decision is good news for the American student and …