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Forensic Cases

The Forensic Examiner®, published by The American College of Forensic Examiners, is the world's leading forensic magazine. In addition to cutting-edge peer-reviewed articles, the journal features fascinating case studies in every issue. Here are some of the fascinating forensic cases from past issues.

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Faith, Fanaticism, and Fear: Aum Shinrikyo—The Birth and Death of a Terrorist Organization
by Erica Simons
Death's District: The Motivation Behind the Body Farm
by Leann Long
Tragic Task: Dental Identification After the Thai Tsunami
by Jules Kieser, BSc, BDS, PhD, DSc, FLS, FDS RCSEd
Falsely Accused: DNA Evidence Frees Man Whose Confession Put Him Behind Bars for 17 Years
The Pleasure of Pain
by Bruce Gross, PhD, JD, MBA, FACFEI, DABFE, DABPS, DABFM, DAPA
Killer Clown Leaves Mass Grave of Skeletal Remains
by Leann Long
Dusting off a Cold Case with Modern Forensics: the Lizzie Borden Case
by Megan Augustine
Falsely Accused: Changed Testimonies Free a Man Whose Innocence Remains in Question
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by Bruce Gross, PhD, JD, MBA, FACFEI, DABFE, DABPS, DABFM, DAPA
Forensic Computer Investigation Brings Notorious Serial Killer BTK to Justice (extended version)
by Erica B. Simons