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What is Forensic Psychiatry?

Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of the law and psychiatric practice that deals with issues like criminal responsibility. more...

What is Forensic Ballistics?

Firearms Identification is a forensic science often referred to as ballistics. Forensic ballistics identifies firearm usage in crimes. more...

Definition of an Urban Legend

Forensic Science is teeming with urban legends or "believe it or not" stories that do the rounds on the internet and spread like wildfire on the electronic grapevine. more...

Forensic Science T-shirts

Forensic Science is popular. It has become a topic with which the layperson wants to identify. T-shirts, caps, games and other merchandise are great gift ideas. more...

Polygraph or Lie Detector Testing

Polygraphs or lie detectors are most often associated with criminal investigations, but they are also used in the private sector under strict guidelines. more...

St Valentine's Day Massacre

The St Valentine's Day Massacre on 14 February 1929 led to the establishment of the first crime detection laboratory in the United States of America. more...

Spotlight on Fire Investigations

After firefighters extinguish a blaze, a fire investigation is launched to determine the origin and cause of the fire and if was accidental or purposely set. more...

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