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(Why) Follow The Casey Anthony Trial

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Lina Maini

                Reasons to keep a close eye on this trial: 1.  The trial judge has an interesting, precedent-setting background in allowing evolving scientific evidential methods/techniques.  Wikipedia: (Not a usually cited source but the links to prior decisions by Judge Perry are comprehensive.) Evidence The Anthony case broke new ground regarding scientific evidence. Two [...]

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Investigation Urban Myths Debunked

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Lina Maini

Image via Wikipedia At social events or during casual introductions, invariably the question is raised (sometimes politely), “So, what do you do?”  Presumably, the person is requesting my career field information. I’m dual-careered - investigations/security and animation development/production (proprietary property only) and occasionally, marketing (for clients as diverse as Domino’s Pizza to law firms to Sony).  [...]

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DNA-Collecting Pen, CSI Stick: Text Message Retriever & Other Cool Stuff To Know

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Lina Maini

Uzi Tactical Pen: Write, Collect DNA, Shatter Glass In An Emergency The Uzi Tactical Pen, is a  unique writing instrument that can double up as a potentially life saving tool should the situation for it. The DNA Catcher which is located on the crown of the pen is very sharp, and hence can be used to deliver a [...]

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NYPD Stop N Search Database Struck Down; Crime Fighting Familial DNA Use

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Lina Maini

This week, stop and search records maintenance by police is back in the news. NY Governor David Paterson struck down a search and record procedure used by the NYPD wherein anyone stopped for any reason, would have their info (including DNA if warranted) entered into a crime fighting database shared by multiple local, state and federal agencies. [...]

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Familial DNA An Inadvertent Informant?

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Lina Maini

We hope you are enjoying this unofficial last weekend of the summer!            Back on topic, we’ve been monitoring the development of a relatively new investigation tool  in law enforcement and litigation closely; that of prosecutors, the FBI and other investigative/authorized agencies using the DNA samplings of relatives to locate potential criminals/defendants. In the [...]

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Who’s Your Daddy? American Divorces and Committed Unmarrieds

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Lina Maini

From our friend, Stu:                         “50% of all marriages in America end in divorce.” That oft-repeated statement hides the factors involved in divorce: age, first marriage v. third marriage, having children v. being childless…  Below are the real stats, delivered by divorce.org,  behind that [...]

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Perfect Crime; Imperfect Searches.

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Lina Maini

From Der Speigel 03/19/2009 Twins Suspected in Spectacular Jewelry Heist Set Free Saved by their indistinguishable DNA, identical twins suspected in a massive jewelry heist have been set free. Neither could be exclusively linked to the DNA evidence. German police say at least one of the identical twin brothers Hassan and Abbas O. may have [...]

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