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National Conference on Science, Technology and the Law

Explore the influence of popular media on forensic investigations, juror expectations, and positive advancements in science and technology development. Learn from infamous trials like Sacco and Vanzetti to modern cases involving DNA, firearms, and forensic anthropology. Dive deep into the State of Kansas vs. Reginald and Jonathan Carr and other high-profile trials to understand the complexities of merging technology with legal proceedings. Unravel the intricacies of the CSI effect on criminal justice and scientific advancements.

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National Conference on Science, Technology and the Law

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  1. National Conference on Science, Technology and the Law

  2. Why you are not a Geek any More…

  3. THE CSI EFFECT

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

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

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

  7. INFAMOUS CRIMES & CRIMINALS

  8. SACCO and VANZETTI TRIAL - 1921

  9. THE EAGLET & BRUNO HAUPTMAN - 1935

  10. Julius & Ethel Rosenberg Trial1951 

  11. STATE OF KANSAS VS. REGINALD AND JONATHAN CARR

  12. 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

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

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

  15. J’s Chillin’ & Grillin’ • 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

  16. Forensic Anthropology

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

  18. Skeletal Identification

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

  20. THREE SCENE LINKED BY DNA: OTERO, FOX & WEGERLE

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

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