Have you been drinking?  Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) thinks it can answer that question, but can it?

Have you been drinking? Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) thinks it can answer that question, but can it?

EtG, LMNOP, QRSTUV-What can EtG possibly tell us about whether or not someone was drinking…. Ethylglucuronide (EtG) testing across the United States is widely used by probation and parole offices to accuse a probationer/parolee of drinking.  It can be a crippling accusation because oftentimes, the EtG tests are preformed far from clinical conditions and by […]

Winner of the Week 22 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!

Winner of the Week 22 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!

The Forensic Science Geek of the Week The week 22 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to Stephen Daniels. STEPHEN DANIELS Stephen Daniels of www.DUIUndo.com STEPHEN DANIELS, www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week! Congratulations to our winner!  All hail the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!! About our winner: Mission […]

Week 22 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!

Week 22 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!

Forensic Science Geek of the Week Forensic Science Geek of the Week Thanks to the combined inspiration of Christine Funk, Esquire and Chuck Ramsay, Esquire, a new twist of this blog is being introduced. A weekly fun forensic science challenge/trivia question. The winner will be affectionately dubbed “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week.” Rules: […]

Thanksgiving for all of you

Thanksgiving for all of you

Well, today is Thanksgiving here in America.  I am thankful for you! This blog began on April 1, 2010.  Since then, it has expanded beyond my expectations.  I have you to thank for it. Thanks to Google Analytics, I can notice where you good folks come from and who this blog attracts.  There are a […]

Interpretation of Gunshot Wounds:  Validated Science or Forensic Alchemy

Interpretation of Gunshot Wounds: Validated Science or Forensic Alchemy

The following is a brief summary of the modern explanation of gunshot wounds according to the proponents of interpreting gunshot wounds (GSW).  After you read this, you draw your own conclusions as to whether or not this is empirical or more towards the subjective or non-validated. Gunshot Wounds:  A summary form a pathology textbook In […]

Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 21

Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 21

The Forensic Science Geek of the Week The week 21 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to Glen Neeley, Esquire. GLEN NEELEY, ESQUIRE Glen Neeley, Esquire GLEN NEELEY, ESQUIRE, www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week! Congratulations to our winner!  All hail the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!! About our […]

Week 21 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!!

Week 21 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!!

Forensic Science Geek of the Week Forensic Science Geek of the Week Thanks to the combined inspiration of Christine Funk, Esquire and Chuck Ramsay, Esquire, a new twist of this blog is being introduced. A weekly fun forensic science challenge/trivia question. The winner will be affectionately dubbed “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week.” Rules: […]

Is forensic science relevant to the police investigator?

Is forensic science relevant to the police investigator?

An article caught my attention (thanks to our friend Christine Funk) so I wanted to share it with you as it highlights the difference between how far we think we have come versus where we are in reality The case against evidence From fingerprints to high-tech CSI, forensic science plays a much smaller role than […]

The case for raw data:  “Integration” in Gas Chromatography:  How to make an innocent person guilty in a DUI case by manipulating the software

The case for raw data: “Integration” in Gas Chromatography: How to make an innocent person guilty in a DUI case by manipulating the software

The case for raw data:  “Integration” in Gas Chromatography:  How to make an innocent person guilty in a DUI case by manipulating the software. The video below is part of the lecture that I gave at the hands-on laboratory training course held by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, IL […]

Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 14

Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 14

The Forensic Science Geek of the Week The week 14 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to Josh Lee, Esquire. JOSH LEE, ESQUIRE JOSH LEE, ESQUIRE, www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week! Congratulations to our winner! All hail the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!! About our winner: Attorney Josh […]

Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 20

Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 20

The Forensic Science Geek of the Week The week 20 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to Josh Lee, Esquire. JOSH LEE, ESQUIRE JOSH LEE, ESQUIRE, www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week! Congratulations to our winner!  All hail the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!! About our winner: Attorney Josh […]