Alex Murdaugh faces state pushback on Maggie DNA testing and prison laptop request

South Carolina prosecutors oppose Alex Murdaugh's push for independent DNA testing of evidence found under Maggie Murdaugh's ...

Investigators scouring sewers below Philly house of horrors for possible traces of DNA, dangerous chemicals

Investigators are scouring the sewers beneath a decrepit Philadelphia house of horrors linked to at least two missing women ...

Alex Murdaugh defense points to unknown male DNA in push for new testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense team seeks independent DNA testing of unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails in ...
Psychology Today

Why Lying Persists Despite the Consequences

Falsehood and dissimulation, problematic in the criminal justice system, are ubiquitous in nature. Understanding the psychological origins of lying may help us to guard against it.

Supreme Court Puts Limits on Cellphone Location Data Searches

The case involved “geofence” searches, which allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphones near crime scenes.
Arizona Daily Star

Pizza Hut murder trial delayed for forensic test

A Pima County Superior Court judge reluctantly postponed the third trial of Christopher "Bo" Huerstel, one of two men accused of killing three Pizza Hut employees more than seven years ago. Judge ...
Davis Vanguard

Prosecution’s Own Neuropathology Reviewer Testifies Medical Findings Are Too Complex to Confirm Abuse in Tre Clay Hearing

SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — A forensic pathologist who participated in the prosecution’s original neuropathology review of the death of 2½-month-old Elijah Clay testified Friday that the infant’s medical ...
Science Friday

The SciFri Book Club

Connect with other readers! We created the SciFri Book Club online community as a space for us to chat all-things science reading together, and continue discussions sparked on our radio program and ...