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Forensic News for Forensic Psychologists

A Forensic Psychologist uses training in psychology in a setting that involves the law. A criminal behavior profiler is an example of a forensic psychologist.

Schizophrenic Robert Napper admits killing Rachel Nickell

Psychologist: Petric spoke about shooting parents before killing

Criminal Profiler Pat Brown Discusses the Casey Anthony Case

Former Arlington Heights man gets 80 years for double murders

Will man, 91, go on trial?

April Rhoten Gets 18 Years For Plotting To Kill Her Father

Life of Lake Elsinore man convicted in 2002 slaying could hinge on mental state

John Clayton Corley gets life in mental hospital

Double murder trial nears

Competency ruling delayed for man accused in child sex assault

Psychologist: Man accused of shooting suffered from depression

DeLeon found guilty in 2006 assault

Ex-Penn professor gets 5-10 years in wife's 2006 death

'Dangerous' status brings prison

Psychologist believes Corral isn't faking it

Accused Rapist Judged Not Competent For Trial

Psychologists win coveted diplomas in field of forensics

Judge: Accused arsonist can stand trial in house fires

Sides dispute delirium led to husband’s killing of wife

Forensic Psychologist Continues Testimony in Nichols Trial

Forensic Psychologist: Nichols Not a Cold-Blooded Killer

Carroll: Psychologist's fantasy

Brian Nichols Trial: Psychologist calls him delusional

State argues sex assault suspect competent to stand trial

Father deemed fit to stand trial for the deaths of his children

Trial date set for caregiver who 'punished' elderly woman

Plea deal to let Yokosuka sailor serve less than half of a 25-year sentence for sexually abusing 7-year-old daughter

Michael Hernandez's parents: Our son is insane

Competency issues delay murder trial

Judge to rule on adult certification for teen accused in murder of college student

Diagnosis of Troubled Employee Requires Caution

Last expert calls Higa unfit to stand trial

Inman was profoundly troubled, psychologist testifies

Polygraph use at issue in day care case

Attempted murder charges against woman dismissed

Deaths, rape lead to scrutiny of Pasadena psychiatric hospital

Did 'Masked Little People' Attack Bishop?

Blog won't bring jail time

Gillis trial recessed until Wednesday

Browning to be tried as adult

Judge: Erie collar-bomb suspect not competent

Triple homicide suspect "cool" after killings

Why is this man still on the streets?

‘Truth serum’ row after interrogators fail to find killer

Scare factor may lead to mistaken identification

Secret documents on Gitmo's youngest detainee revealed

LaBarre not insane when she killed 2, psychologist testifies

Siblings: Paddock's not a monster

Mental defense allows man to stay out of jail

Accused Killer Had History of Crimes Against Elderly

Man competent for trial in double-homicide

Forensic Psychology

Diehl-Armstrong's mental state: Experts disagree

UPDATE: Defense questions psychologist's opinion on Diehl-Armstrong in Wells case

Coroner: Floatplane victims drowned, with injuries that could have contributed

Police, coroner dig for body behind house

Study examines criminal mind

James Clemente discusses his work as a prosecutor and behavioral analyst

Zeltser to undergo forensic psychiatric expert examination

Abuse of kids rises in weak economy

Did a psychological profile go too far? Experts question if practice is reliable

Death notification: Breaking the bad news

 
 
 

 

News Links by Forensic Science Subject

Below are selected news links for fields within forensic science.

 

Forensic Examiner

A Forensic Examiner is a professional who conducts forensic examinations in any of the forensic science fields.

 

Forensic Pathologist

A Forensic Pathologist is a medical professional who specializes in determining the cause of death. A coroner is a forensic pathologist.

 

Forensic Medical Investigator

A Forensic Medical Investigator is a medical professional trained to handle investigations involving medical science and the law.

 

Forensic Consultant

A Forensic Consultant is a professional who is available to provide consultation involving forensic science. The consultant often appears as an expert witness in court proceedings.

 

Forensic Nurse

A Forensic Nurse is a nursing professional trained to give treatment and gather evidence in matters relating to the law.

 

Forensic Accountant

A Forensic Accountant uses forensic techniques to analyze financial evidence in matters that may come before courts. They are frequently known as "Forensic Auditors" or "Investigative Auditors."

 

Computer Forensics

Computer Forensics involve investigation of computer-related media to gather evidence in matters related to the law.

 

Forensic Psychologist

A Forensic Psychologist uses training in psychology in a setting that involves the law. A criminal behavior profiler is an example of a forensic psychologist.

 

Crime Scene Investigation

Crime Scene Investigations involve finding, gathering, and preserving evidence located at suspected crime scenes.

 

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