How animation technology verified fatal crash details and aided in a conviction

Approximately a century ago, Edmond Locard postulated: “Every contact leaves a trace.” Forensic science was built upon this fundamental foundation. When we think of forensic evidence, we envision fingerprints, discharged bullets and cartridge cases, DNA, trace evidence, and other physical evidence routinely examined in the crime laboratory. From time to time, ordinary events can lead to the creation of extraordinary physical evidence that is unconventional yet valid and pertinent to a criminal investigation. The following is such a case.

Device helps demystify police department evidence room

DNA analysis technology moves closer to the crime scene each day, it seems. The latest step in that direction is the ParaDNA system that allows law enforcement to determine the quality and investigative value of human DNA in 75 minutes. The product was developed by LGC Forensics in the United Kingdom and is now distributed exclusively by Life Technologies Corporation.