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Mother charged with suffocating 3-month-old infant

Identification through teeth

Officials turn to DNA to ID bones

Killer says DNA from 1973 case will clear him

Convicted killer, rapist contests DNA evidence

DNA hits lead to arrests in Rochester rape

Medical examiner's opinion contradicted in James murder trial

Investigation into deaths of mother and children continues

DNA lacking in case: Jury sees Prejean's interrogation, hears officer's testimony

Experts predict federal law on medical ID theft

Law experts: Fla. conviction possible without body

Hanging death must go before coroner's jury for a second time

Human remains found in Australian crocodile: police

Appendage discovered in Reno was bear paw

Engineer says bad maintenance led to electrocution

Breaking News — Dog bites the worst I've seen, forensic dentist says

Human Remains Found in Trempealeau Co. Car Fire

Examiner's report shows victim's neck was cut

McGavock student hospitalized after apparent use of designer drug on campus

NIAGARA FALLS: Nursing aide denies sex abuse charges

Autopsy of dancer shot by police released

Coroner can't determine reason for man's death

Morgue tour to be available online

Teacher's Body Sent To Medical Examiner

Coroner's office disposed of most skeletal parts in San Marino mystery case

Wife often fell asleep in bathtub, says husband accused of drowning her

Coroner: Baby's drowning was likely accidental

Woman found packed in dry ice had no evidence of physical trauma

Benton coroner reclassifies Kennewick woman's death

DHS paternity goof haunts Tulsa man

Heart screening could save lives

Medical Examiner Identifies Washed-Up Body As Missing Swimmer

Coroner: Man likely shot before being dumped on railroad tracks

Fifth dental death in 3 years

Body pulled from Ward Lake

Possible remains in burned house may be gunman's

Examiner: Boy who died in car had temp of 108

Graveside service planned for Korean War airman

Medical examiner: TASER didn't kill man

Backlog of DNA samples may hamper JonBenet case

Dugan defense questions validity of DNA evidence

DNA points JonBenet case in new direction

Needham hit-and-run case delayed by medical examiner's report

Tarrant Medical Examiner Rules On Hand Mystery

Medical examiner identifies body as ex-basketball player

Deputies say woman poisoned man

Mansfield woman beaten for 4th time

Medical examiner releases theory on Gateway murders

Medical Investigator Ray Crum To Retire

Court grants Darlie Routier right to limited DNA testing of evidence in '96 child killings

Confirms Family Link In Turlock Infant Death

Sept. trial of Miss. man in toddler deaths set

Former murder suspect accused of raping daughter

Jury hands out 218-year sentence

Rape cases prove difficult to prosecute

Teen facing rape charge released

Imprisoned Cleveland man indicted on old rape charges

Expanded DNA databank would serve the innocent

DNA heats up a 25-year-old cold case
Fresnan, now in a Utah prison, is implicated in Easton murder.

Medical examiner: Wendy's shooter wasn't high on drugs, but used cocaine days earlier

DNA Retrieved from 1,000-year-old Vikings

DNA cleared them, but they'll never feel free

Crime Scene Unit: Behind the Scenes

What's Wrong With CSI

Work slow, tedious at crime lab

Blood is thicker than water

When worst happens, forensic dentist is at his best

A team of British forensic scientists has given the green light to a controversial DNA testing technique used in the Peter Falconio murder trial

Fired Mass. medical examiner case heads to high court

Knights Templar Tomb Discovered in France: Lakehead's Paleo DNA Assists in Identification

Judge orders all references to 'Taser' stricken from medical examiner's reports

DNA test clears Dallas man jailed 27 years ago

Kids covered in bite marks

City's lone forensics doc going

LAW REPORT: DNA evidence used to convict violent robber

Identity Sciences Introduces a New, Fast Forensic Human I.D. Test

Rare victory for doctors accused of dismemberment

Unsolved murder makes case for DNA, official says

Anthrax Spore Standards Will Be Reference For Anthrax Detection And Decontamination

Wisconsin student set himself on fire, medical investigator finds

Dozens of autopsies left unsigned by medical examiner

Baden: DNA possibilities 'amazing'

Man accused in slaying left bite mark on victim

RWU forensics professor discusses drug detection, classification Friday

 

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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