To Catch a Predator – An Interview with Paul Holes

In his keynote address at ISHI 30 this September, Paul Holes will detail how investigative genealogy techniques, determination, and more than a little bit of patience led to the identification and capture of the Golden State Killer. We recently interviewed Paul and asked him what drew him to the Golden State Killer case, how he […]

This Week in Forensic Science

No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door!       DNA Reveals Megalithic Tombs were Family Graves (Independent – 4/28/2019) DNA […]

Meet Your Exhibitors – Hamilton

Kevin Miller of Hamilton shares how Hamilton Robotics products can automate a forensic lab’s analytical processes.        Transcript: Travis: Good morning, my name is Travis, and you are? Kevin: Kevin Miller Travis: Nice to meet you Kevin. ISHI 29; is this your first ISHI, Kevin? Kevin: It is not. It’s my 29th […]

This Week in Forensic Science

No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door!       A Leading Cause for Wrongful Convictions: Experts Overstating Forensic Results (New […]

It’s Our Anniversary, but We Want to Celebrate You!

Not all heroes wear capes, and we know that the work of people behind the bench and in the lab impacts countless lives.     As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of ISHI, we would like to acknowledge the people that have made this meeting successful – you! Throughout the year, we will be showcasing […]

Introducing the ISHI Report – News from the World of DNA Forensics

We are excited to bring you the newest magazine in the field of forensic DNA, that we’ve developed with you in mind – The ISHI Report.   Each quarter, we’ll bring you a glimpse into the fascinating field of forensic science and the dedicated people committed to carrying out the important work of identifying the […]

This Week in Forensic Science

No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door!       A Researcher Needed Three Hours to Identify Me From My DNA […]

Mixture Interpretation in DNA Forensics – An Interview with Greg Hampikian

Greg Hampikian, Executive Director of the Idaho Innocence Project, discusses concerns he has with current mixture interpretation procedures, changes he’d like to see for the future, and thoughts on how to improve forensic science.       Transcript:   Laura: Hi, we’re here at ISHI 29, and we’re talking with Greg Hampikian. Greg, why don’t […]

When Did We Stop Asking Why?

“C’mon honey, it’s time to put on your shoes.” “Why?” “Because it’s time to get going.” “Why?” “Because we have an appointment in 20 minutes.” “Why?” “Because that’s the time that worked best in my schedule.” “Why?” “Because I had meetings this morning.” “Why?” “Because that’s when they were scheduled for.”   I’ll bet you […]