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DNA
What the Golden State Killer tells us about forensic genetics
SWGDAM Approves Next-Gen DNA Interpretation Guidelines
Bean Motion, Lab Reports, and Transcript
Three reports were written about the same SBI DNA testing in this case: the first report in 5/09 said defendant excluded as source of DNA; the second report in 6/09 changed the conclusion and said the results were “inconclusive” (the internal SBI lab “reviewer” made the analyst change the report); and the third report in …
Sooner or later your cousin’s DNA is going to solve a murder
Motion to Suppress DNA Evidence
Motion to exclude the SBI’s analysis of DNA evidence where analysis entirely consumed the sample and was performed in violation of a court order. Drafted by Lisa Dubs and Mark Rabil. Orders – Orders from the case above, including Order to Preserve Evidence and Notes, order to not test evidence without written consent of the state …
Third Motion for Production of Discovery Regarding DNA and Forensic Evidence and Motion to Prevent Consumptive DNA Testing
Motion for Discovery of Laboratory/Scientific Evidence
Sample discovery motion regarding DNA evidence.
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She Was Fired After Raising Questions About a DNA Test. Now She’s Getting $1 Million. (NY)
Just revealed DNA mistake solves 39 year old Richland murder (WA)
Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts
Sample direct and cross-examinations of various forensic witnesses, including a firearm/toolmark expert, fingerprint expert, pathologist, DNA expert, and other forensic experts.
NIJ Funded Software Tools, Apps and Databases
Free or low-cost software tools that may be of assistance in understanding forensic evidence disciplines of digital forensics, arson investigation, DNA, death investigation, and more.
A Simplified Guide to Forensic Science
The National Forensic Science Technology Center created this website to explain in simplified terms the principles of each type of forensic analysis and how the analysis is performed. Topics include DNA, digital evidence, fingerprints, firearms, trace evidence, blood stains, and more.
Short Tandem Repeat DNA Internet DataBase
Forensic DNA analysis resources compiled by John Butler. Includes training materials, technical information, and a collection of data by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Discovery checklist
This checklist can help attorneys identify what DNA lab reports have been received in discovery and what additional items may need to be requested.