Yujiemi Chisholm, Author at Forensics TTA

FTCOE

Just Using Forensic Art And Anthropology For Identification

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, the presenters discuss human identification using forensic anthropology and facial approximations, including how various entities interact to solve cases and how to contact local forensic anthropologists and forensic artists.

This episode contains content that is sensitive in nature and may be potentially triggering to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

September 2022

FTCOE

Just Identifying Individuals With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode one of the FTCOE’s Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, the presenters discuss the use of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) in identifying human remains, how it differs from searching a DNA profile in CODIS, what limitations exist when using DNA technologies to identify unknown remains, and the importance of familial reference samples.

September 2022

Forensic Technology Center of Excellence

Just Identifying Individuals with Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode one of our Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Heather McKiernan, a Research Forensic Scientist at RTI International, and Ashley Rodriguez, a Research Public Health Analyst at RTI International, to discuss the use of forensic genetic genealogy in identifying human remains [Description provided by the FTCOE website].

September 2022

FTCOE

A Review Of Legislation Associated With Lawfully Owed DNA Samples

This report provides a legislative review of statutes associated with the collection, tracking, and testing of DNA samples from convicted offenders, with areas for consideration in how to address questions or conflicts surrounding DNA collection laws.

September 2022

FTCOE

Evaluation Of Purdue University’s 3D Imaging Prototype For Footwear And Tire Impressions

In this report, the FTCOE evaluates Purdue University’s prototype 3D imaging system’s performance in a real-world setting with the assistance of footwear and tire examiners across three U.S. crime laboratories.

September 2022

FTCOE

Just Solving Cold Cases With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode four of the FTCOE’s Case Studies: Part 1 mini season, the presenter discusses how genetic genealogy was used as an investigative tool to help solve a series of violent cold cases almost forty years later.

This episode contains content that is sensitive in nature and may be potentially triggering to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

August 2022

Additional Information

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: What is the Missing Migrant Program?

August 2022

FTCOE

Just The Components Of Forensic Biology And DNA

In episode five of the FTCOE’s Strengthening the Forensic Workforce season, the presenters discuss forensic biology and DNA as it relates to evolving techniques, the importance of training, and the value of student research within the laboratory.

June 2022

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Human Forensic DNA Analysis Process Map

The Human Forensic DNA Analysis Process Map is intended to be used to help improve efficiencies while reducing errors, highlight gaps where further research or standardization would be beneficial, and assist with training new examiners. It may also be used to develop specific laboratory policies and identify best practices [Description provided by the NIST Human Forensic DNA Analysis Process Map].

May 2022

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Exoneration of Terance Calhoun

In 2007, Terance Calhoun was convicted of sexual assault of two victims. DNA testing excluded him in 2007. Additional DNA testing was performed in 2019 by Bode confirming the original testing. On January 10, 2022, the Michigan State Police reported that a search of the FBI DNA database linked the DNA profile from the condom to a man who “is currently charged with other sexual assault offenses in the Detroit area that are alleged to have occurred between 2007 and 2014.” He was exonerated in April 2022.

May 2022

Author: Yujiemi Chisholm