DNA evidence is now used in thousands of court cases each year, often providing strong identification when collected and analyzed correctly. But its power depends on lawful collection, reliable lab methods, and clear presentation that avoids overstating matches. This article explains how DNA enters a case, common challenges to admissibility and interpretation, and what judges
An Amber Alert was issued about 24 hours after 11-year-old Carlie Brucia disappeared on February 1. The article explains why that delay frustrated her family and argues for quicker, proactive law-enforcement action. It explores better policies and procedures to improve missing-child response and recovery outcomes. By the late Bill Bickel, Editor of Crime, Justice and
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In 2001, Oklahoma carried out 21 executions, with 13 prosecuted by Oklahoma County DA Bob Macy. This interview with Mark Fuhrman discusses the book “Death and Justice” and the legal context around those capital cases. The article highlights key figures and themes in Oklahoma’s death penalty era. An Interview With Mark Fuhrman An Interview with
“Presumed Guilty” argues the jury missed key evidence in Scott Peterson’s trial and contends he should not face a death sentence. It features a 2007 interview with author Matt Dalton by journalist Bill Bickel, exploring disputed facts and legal issues. This article reviews the book and summarizes the interview’s central claims about the Laci Peterson
