Rettsmedisin
Rettsmedisiner krever møte om Knutby-saken
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Sveriges øverste påtalemyndighet nekter å kreve gjenopptakelse i den beryktede Knutby-drapssaken fra 2004, til tross for nye detaljer fra en etterforskning. Rettsmedisiner Sonny Björk utfordrer vedtaket og krever et møte for å presentere uanalysert bevis. Obduksjonsassistent Bo Ask støtter kritikken ved å påpeke at det ikke var blod ved et skuddsår.
Testimony at the Madlanga Commission has highlighted serious flaws in the South African Police Service's forensic laboratory, according to security analyst Professor Jacob Mofokeng. A senior analyst admitted to errors in a key ballistic report that could have undermined a murder investigation. The revelations point to systemic problems like high workloads contributing to unresolved criminal cases.
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Forensic tests on a murdered woman in China uncovered an extremely rare form of chimerism, where her body contained a mix of genetically male and female cells. The condition went unnoticed during her life, despite her having a son and typical female anatomy. Experts suggest it arose from a single egg fertilized by two sperm, leading to a unique genetic makeup.
Polda Metro Jaya has taken over the handling of the case involving the discovery of two burned human skeletons in the ACC Kwitang building, Central Jakarta. The find occurred on October 30, 2024, during a renovation inspection. DNA test results are still pending.
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Researchers at Maynooth University in Ireland have created a novel electrochemical process to recover fingerprints from fired bullet casings, a breakthrough long considered impossible in forensics. The safe, non-toxic technique reveals hidden ridges on brass casings in seconds using mild voltage. This could allow investigators to link evidence directly to suspects rather than just weapons.