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Trace Evidence

The OSAC Materials (Trace) Subcommittee

September 4, 2020 //  by Jessica Phipps

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees Materials (Trace) Subcommittee for Forensic Science focuses standards and guidelines related to the examination and interpretation of physical evidence that may result from the transfer of small or minute quantities of materials (e.g., hairs, fibers, paint, tape, glass).

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Resource Category: WebsitesResource Source: NISTForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

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Trace Evidence

The trace evidence discipline includes the examination of small (trace) particles of evidence such as hair, fiber, paint, glass, tape, fire debris, and gunshot residue.

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OSAC Registry Approved Standards

September 2, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Evidence (OSAC) is developing documentary standards for each forensic discipline. Standards under consideration as well as approved standards are available in the OSAC Registry.

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Resource Category: Reports and PublicationsResource Source: NISTForensic Discipline: Arson, Bite Mark, Blood and Bodily Fluids, Death Investigation, Detection Dogs, Digital Evidence, DNA, Drug Analysis, Fingerprints, Toxicology, Trace Evidence

Wrongful Conviction: Junk Science – Hair Microscopy Evidence

August 26, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

In this podcast episode, Josh Dubin speaks with Vanessa Antoun, Senior Resource Counsel at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) to learn about Hair Microscopy Evidence. Even when examined under a microscope, the similarities that can be observed between two hairs are open to wide interpretation, there are no definitive traits that can …

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Resource Category: TrainingsResource Source: NACDLForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

Forensic research proves that textile fibres can be transferred between clothing in the absence of contact

August 14, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

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Article Source: Phys.orgForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

Forensic Lab Profile: Microtrace Looks Toward ‘Nanotrace’ Evidence

April 17, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

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Article Source: Forensic MagazineForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

After Slow Start, State to Probe 81 Convictions Involving Debunked Hair Analysis

March 10, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

After Slow Start, State to Probe 81 Convictions Involving Debunked Hair AnalysisRead More

Article Source: Oklahoma WatchForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

Forensic Soil Evidence Collection Training Video Now Available

January 16, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Forensic Soil Evidence Collection Training Video Now AvailableRead More

Article Source: NISTForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

Did faulty science, and bad testimony, bring Larry Swearingen to the brink of execution?

August 17, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Did faulty science, and bad testimony, bring Larry Swearingen to the brink of execution?Read More

Article Source: Washington PostForensic Discipline: Trace Evidence

Federal review stalled after finding forensic errors by FBI lab unit spanned two decades

April 2, 2019 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Federal review stalled after finding forensic errors by FBI lab unit spanned two decadesRead More

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Lawrence Livermore Publishes Forensic Hair Proteomics Study

February 13, 2019 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Lawrence Livermore Publishes Forensic Hair Proteomics StudyRead More

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Faulty testimony that relied on collected hair samples is being reviewed to ensure defendants were justly tried (VA)

November 24, 2018 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Faulty testimony that relied on collected hair samples is being reviewed to ensure defendants were justly tried (VA)Read More

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New Arizona Task Force Works to Right Wrongful Convictions Through Hair Evidence

August 7, 2018 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

New Arizona Task Force Works to Right Wrongful Convictions Through Hair EvidenceRead More

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Wisconsin Man, Casualty Of Flawed Hair Forensics, Latest To Be Exonerated

May 18, 2018 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Wisconsin Man, Casualty Of Flawed Hair Forensics, Latest To Be ExoneratedRead More

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Case Alleging Racial Bias in Hair Tests Goes to Trial

March 5, 2018 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Case Alleging Racial Bias in Hair Tests Goes to TrialRead More

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