National Conference on Science Technology and the Law

National Conference on Science, Technology and the Law

Why you are not a Geek any More…

THE CSI EFFECT

What’s Wrong ? Application of technology and equipment n Time frame in which techniques are accomplished & single case analysis n No documentation n Automatic computer matches n Unrealistic investigative techniques n Fast and infallible n

What is the effect? Unrealistic expectations by jurors n Jurors expecting scientific evidence that is irrelevant or non-existent n Requires prosecution to put on negative evidence to prove it is not necessary. Ex. Fingerprints n Complicated jury voir dire n Jury confusion and speculation n

What’s positive Increasing interest in university forensic science studies n Increased interest in funding forensic science projects n National interest in science and technology rapidly developing n Enhancement in science and technology development n

INFAMOUS CRIMES & CRIMINALS

SACCO and VANZETTI TRIAL - 1921

THE EAGLET & BRUNO HAUPTMAN - 1935

Julius & Ethel Rosenberg Trial 1951

STATE OF KANSAS VS. REGINALD AND JONATHAN CARR

Nine Days in December 2000 Devastating crime brings Technology to the forefront…. 900+ exhibits DNA Mito & STR & RFLF Technology Footprint Examination Firearms Examination Bullet Comparison Hair and Fiber Analysis

Look what the DNA Fairy Left on Reggie’s Shorts…

STATE OF KANSAS VS. ARTURO J. GARCIA FIVE DAYS IN JULY 2003

J’s Chillin’ & Grillin’ n n n n Three missing persons A basement shooting gallery Two extra freezers A gun and knife club Tequila by the gallon A place in the country Gasoline and matches and Drugs, Sex and Rock & Roll

Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Anthropology Comparison of vault shape of Individual #1, #2 and #3 Individual #2 -C/M Individual #1 -Cauc Individual #3 –C/M

Skeletal Identification

STATE OF KANSAS vs. DENNIS RADER Thirty-One Years 1974 – 2005 He stalked Wichita

THREE SCENE LINKED BY DNA: OTERO, FOX & WEGERLE

Surveillance Video Clip showing Black Jeep Cherokee used for drop Floppy Disk examined to reveal first name, church name and city