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Advancements In Technology To Solve Cold Cases, Melissa Hernandez
Advancements In Technology To Solve Cold Cases, Melissa Hernandez
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the crisis of cold case investigations and discuss the advancements being made in this area over the last four decades. Technology such as CCTV cameras, DNA Phenotyping, and Genetic Genealogy have allowed many cases to be reopened but there are still not enough resources or funds to close the immense number of unsolved cases. There are also ethical concerns being addressed to allow for this technology to continue to be applicable. In some instances, it takes a combination of preexisting technology and new applications to work around previous barriers in investigations. Despite …
Examining The Relationship Between Legal Systems And Forensic Science: Current Issues And Proposed Solutions, Rowan Dunton
Examining The Relationship Between Legal Systems And Forensic Science: Current Issues And Proposed Solutions, Rowan Dunton
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Forensics and legal systems are often seen working together, but the relationship between the two disciplines is thornier and more complex than it may appear on the surface. This paper will examine why courtrooms struggle to accommodate forensic fields, how the nature of science can impede its utilization in court, and where legal education may fall short in educating students about the forensic sciences. After the literature is reviewed, solutions will be proposed to address each area of concern. Where possible, these solutions expand on existing infrastructure and ideas to make them easier to incorporate. Since the greater-scope issue is …
The Crisis Of Femicides In Mexico, Alejandra Vela
The Crisis Of Femicides In Mexico, Alejandra Vela
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Femicides are a growing issue in Mexico. These murders are intertwined with the incompetence of authorities, poverty, corruption, and organized crime. Authorities tend to blame victims by not taking missing reports seriously, nor do they conduct searches in these urgent situations. Authorities do not have DNA databases, space in morgues, and have little forensic science training. Ways of identifying remains involve odontology, bitemarks, and saliva. These provide a means of identifying through individual characteristics and DNA. Evidence is usually mishandled and not tested, or purposely lost to stop the investigation, thus, involving corruption. Criminal organizations, known as cartels, bribe authorities …
Current Applications And Limitations Of Forensic Entomology, Helena Volckaert
Current Applications And Limitations Of Forensic Entomology, Helena Volckaert
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Forensic entomology is the study of arthropods concerning their application in crime scene investigation as a method of predicting postmortem interval (PMI) in deceased or missing individuals. PMI is determined by the life stage of insects present on-scene. Insects used in criminal investigations are primarily beetles, flies, or moths; this may also include various scavenging insects and hitchhiking mites. These creatures help colonize decayed tissue, providing crime scene personnel with live specimens collected and examined for biological evidence. Forensic entomology is currently a niche application in most investigations—as qualified entomologists are often needed—and proper analysis of collected evidence can be …
Frequency Of Lip Print Patterns Among Females And Males At San Jose State University, Daniela Zopiyactle
Frequency Of Lip Print Patterns Among Females And Males At San Jose State University, Daniela Zopiyactle
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Lip prints have distinct forms of wrinkles and grooves unique to an individual much like fingerprints, footprints, and palm prints. Cheiloscopy, or the study of the grooves and wrinkles on the labial mucosa, helps classify, document, and evaluate lip print patterns. This article utilizes cheiloscopy to analyze students from the San Jose State University population; including 25 participants: 15 females and 10 males of ages between 18-45 years. Print collection utilized a matte lipstick, evenly applied on the lip, to create an impression using tape and white bond paper. Then, using the Suzui and Tsuchihashi method, researchers classified the lip …
An Evaluation Of Escience Lab Kits For Online Learning, Diana Orozco
An Evaluation Of Escience Lab Kits For Online Learning, Diana Orozco
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
Higher education online science courses generally lack the hands-on components essential in understanding theories, methods, and techniques in chemistry and biology. Companies like eScience Labs construct kits to facilitate online learning, which provide students with hands-on activities relevant to their science courses. In order to evaluate ease, efficacy, and comprehension of the forensic science kits by eScience Labs was completed while writing observations of the activities during and after completion; the lab manual learning objectives were compared to results of activities and two stopwatches took elapsed time of each activity to compare with the stated times in the kit manual. …
Applications Of Forensic Evidence In Criminal Cases, Emily Wheeler
Applications Of Forensic Evidence In Criminal Cases, Emily Wheeler
Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science
In 2003, Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney proposed a plan for an infallible death penalty that required irrefutable scientific evidence, effectively removing any doubt regarding potential innocence in death penalty cases. Forensic science encompasses many scientific disciplines including natural sciences and pattern analysis, but not all such areas experience equal amounts of general acceptance or influence in criminal cases. While DNA analysis and fingerprint identification using the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) are both widely accepted forensic applications, recent events expose concerns regarding the authenticity of other disciplines such as hair and bite mark comparison. Before policymakers address the issue …
Spartan Daily, December 1, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 1, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 145, Issue 38
Spartan Daily, September 1, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, September 1, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 145, Issue 4
Spartan Daily, August 27, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, August 27, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 145, Issue 3
Spartan Daily, August 25, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, August 25, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 145, Issue 2
Spartan Daily, April 7, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, April 7, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 144, Issue 26
Spartan Daily, February 12, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, February 12, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 144, Issue 9
Spartan Daily, January 29, 1940, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, January 29, 1940, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 28, Issue 75
Spartan Daily, October 7, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, October 7, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 143, Issue 17
Spartan Daily, October 1, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, October 1, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 143, Issue 15
Spartan Daily, April 3, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, April 3, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 142, Issue 25
Spartan Daily, December 3, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, December 3, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 141, Issue 39
Spartan Daily, October 22, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, October 22, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 141, Issue 23
Spartan Daily, September 17, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, September 17, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 141, Issue 8
Spartan Daily, September 12, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily, September 12, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 141, Issue 7
Spartan Daily May, 7 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily May, 7 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 140, Issue 50
Spartan Daily March 7, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily March 7, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 140, Issue 22
Spartan Daily February 18, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily February 18, 2013, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 140, Issue 12
Spartan Daily November 8, 2012, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily November 8, 2012, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 139, Issue 40
Spartan Daily April 18, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily April 18, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 136, Issue 39
Spartan Daily November 8, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily November 8, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 135, Issue 38
Spartan Daily April 12, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily April 12, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 134, Issue 35
Spartan Daily March 24, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily March 24, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 134, Issue 30
Spartan Daily January 28, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
Spartan Daily January 28, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications
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Volume 134, Issue 2