Forensic examination of security features of the CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card and suggested improvements to minimize counterfeiting
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15425. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States released the CDC-issued vaccination card to document the status of immunizations. It eventually was used as a verification system to allow patrons to safely access public venues. This is/was apparently a simple printed piece of paper with minimal security features which made it an easy target for counterfeiters with little expertise required. Those unvaccinated who wished to enter areas that required proof of the COVID-19 vaccine were soon finding alternative illegal methods to do so whic...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Devansh Sheth Josep De Alcaraz-Fossoul Source Type: research
Microscopical recognition and characterization of solution dyed fibers
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15423. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSolution dyed fibers are synthetic fibers colored through the addition of insoluble pigmentation to the polymer prior to extrusion. This is in contrast to most textile fibers, which are traditionally colored via immersion in liquid dyebaths following extrusion. Solution dyed fibers are increasing in market share in numerous applications (e.g., apparel, carpet, upholstery), and thus, the microscopic characteristics and variety of pigments used to color them represent unexploited properties in forensic fiber comparisons. This paper prese...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Kelly Brinsko-Beckert Skip Palenik Otyllia R Abraham Ethan Groves Christopher S Palenik Source Type: research
Forensic examination of security features of the CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card and suggested improvements to minimize counterfeiting
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15425. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States released the CDC-issued vaccination card to document the status of immunizations. It eventually was used as a verification system to allow patrons to safely access public venues. This is/was apparently a simple printed piece of paper with minimal security features which made it an easy target for counterfeiters with little expertise required. Those unvaccinated who wished to enter areas that required proof of the COVID-19 vaccine were soon finding alternative illegal methods to do so whic...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Devansh Sheth Josep De Alcaraz-Fossoul Source Type: research
Microscopical recognition and characterization of solution dyed fibers
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15423. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSolution dyed fibers are synthetic fibers colored through the addition of insoluble pigmentation to the polymer prior to extrusion. This is in contrast to most textile fibers, which are traditionally colored via immersion in liquid dyebaths following extrusion. Solution dyed fibers are increasing in market share in numerous applications (e.g., apparel, carpet, upholstery), and thus, the microscopic characteristics and variety of pigments used to color them represent unexploited properties in forensic fiber comparisons. This paper prese...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Kelly Brinsko-Beckert Skip Palenik Otyllia R Abraham Ethan Groves Christopher S Palenik Source Type: research
Forensic examination of security features of the CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card and suggested improvements to minimize counterfeiting
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15425. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States released the CDC-issued vaccination card to document the status of immunizations. It eventually was used as a verification system to allow patrons to safely access public venues. This is/was apparently a simple printed piece of paper with minimal security features which made it an easy target for counterfeiters with little expertise required. Those unvaccinated who wished to enter areas that required proof of the COVID-19 vaccine were soon finding alternative illegal methods to do so whic...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Devansh Sheth Josep De Alcaraz-Fossoul Source Type: research
Microscopical recognition and characterization of solution dyed fibers
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15423. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSolution dyed fibers are synthetic fibers colored through the addition of insoluble pigmentation to the polymer prior to extrusion. This is in contrast to most textile fibers, which are traditionally colored via immersion in liquid dyebaths following extrusion. Solution dyed fibers are increasing in market share in numerous applications (e.g., apparel, carpet, upholstery), and thus, the microscopic characteristics and variety of pigments used to color them represent unexploited properties in forensic fiber comparisons. This paper prese...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Kelly Brinsko-Beckert Skip Palenik Otyllia R Abraham Ethan Groves Christopher S Palenik Source Type: research
Forensic examination of security features of the CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card and suggested improvements to minimize counterfeiting
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 21. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15425. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States released the CDC-issued vaccination card to document the status of immunizations. It eventually was used as a verification system to allow patrons to safely access public venues. This is/was apparently a simple printed piece of paper with minimal security features which made it an easy target for counterfeiters with little expertise required. Those unvaccinated who wished to enter areas that required proof of the COVID-19 vaccine were soon finding alternative illegal methods to do so whic...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 22, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Devansh Sheth Josep De Alcaraz-Fossoul Source Type: research
Authors' response
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 20. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15426. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37986631 | DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15426 (Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 21, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Meinhard Hahn Cornelius Courts Martin Eckert Rolf Fimmers Stefanie Grethe Sebastian Kranz Christoph Leuker Claus Oppelt Sven Razbin Michael Templin Marielle Vennemann Peter Zimmermann Katja Anslinger Source Type: research
Commentary on: Hahn M, Anslinger K, Eckert M, Fimmers R, Grethe S, Hohoff C, et al. [Joint recommendations of the project group "Biostatistical DNA Calculations" and the Trace Commission on the Biostatistical Evaluation of Forensic DNA Analytical Findings with Fully Continuous Models (FCM)]. Rechtsmedizin (Berl). 2023; 33(1):3-12. doi: 10.1007/s00194-022-00599-5
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 20. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15424. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37986638 | DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15424 (Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 21, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Charles E H Berger Maarten Kruijver Tacha Hicks Christophe Champod Duncan Taylor John Buckleton Source Type: research
Sex work-related homicides: Insights from the National Violent Death Reporting System, 2012-2020
This study analyzes homicide data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) covering 49 US states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico from 2012 to 2020. Case inclusion criteria included: (1) manner of death of homicide, and (2) sex work-related circumstance. Descriptive analyses examined victim and injury characteristics, suspect information, and circumstances. The study identified 321 sex work-related homicides (54% female, 41% male, 6% transgender). Among female victims, 94% were sex workers, and 54% of their suspects were clients. Money conflicts (23%) and other crimes (30%), most often in progress...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 21, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Brenda L Nguyen Katherine A Fowler Carter J Betz Kara Tsukerman Sharon G Smith Source Type: research
Forensic odontology in DVI-A path forward
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15412. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDental identification is a pillar of disaster victim identification (DVI). Dental identification is accurate, efficient, inexpensive, and accepted in courts of law. The (known) antemortem (AM) dental charts and radiographic images acquired from the dentist of the missing person are evaluated, processed, and compared to post mortem (PM) findings present in the dentition or fragments of the dentition of the deceased individual. These comparisons evaluate and assess individuating restorative dental work, dental anatomical areas of concorda...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 6, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Robert E Wood Taylor Gardner Source Type: research
Forensic odontology in DVI-A path forward
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15412. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDental identification is a pillar of disaster victim identification (DVI). Dental identification is accurate, efficient, inexpensive, and accepted in courts of law. The (known) antemortem (AM) dental charts and radiographic images acquired from the dentist of the missing person are evaluated, processed, and compared to post mortem (PM) findings present in the dentition or fragments of the dentition of the deceased individual. These comparisons evaluate and assess individuating restorative dental work, dental anatomical areas of concorda...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 6, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Robert E Wood Taylor Gardner Source Type: research
Forensic odontology in DVI-A path forward
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15412. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDental identification is a pillar of disaster victim identification (DVI). Dental identification is accurate, efficient, inexpensive, and accepted in courts of law. The (known) antemortem (AM) dental charts and radiographic images acquired from the dentist of the missing person are evaluated, processed, and compared to post mortem (PM) findings present in the dentition or fragments of the dentition of the deceased individual. These comparisons evaluate and assess individuating restorative dental work, dental anatomical areas of concorda...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 6, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Robert E Wood Taylor Gardner Source Type: research
Forensic odontology in DVI-A path forward
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15412. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDental identification is a pillar of disaster victim identification (DVI). Dental identification is accurate, efficient, inexpensive, and accepted in courts of law. The (known) antemortem (AM) dental charts and radiographic images acquired from the dentist of the missing person are evaluated, processed, and compared to post mortem (PM) findings present in the dentition or fragments of the dentition of the deceased individual. These comparisons evaluate and assess individuating restorative dental work, dental anatomical areas of concorda...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 6, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Robert E Wood Taylor Gardner Source Type: research
Forensic odontology in DVI-A path forward
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Nov 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15412. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDental identification is a pillar of disaster victim identification (DVI). Dental identification is accurate, efficient, inexpensive, and accepted in courts of law. The (known) antemortem (AM) dental charts and radiographic images acquired from the dentist of the missing person are evaluated, processed, and compared to post mortem (PM) findings present in the dentition or fragments of the dentition of the deceased individual. These comparisons evaluate and assess individuating restorative dental work, dental anatomical areas of concorda...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - November 6, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Robert E Wood Taylor Gardner Source Type: research
