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Houston Forensic Science Center Asks for New Crime Lab
Posted on · Council members said they want to see more options
Tag: forensics
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Full Show: Addressing The DNA Backlog, And Correcting History (July 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We examine how some international news might affect global trade with Houston. Then, we discuss efforts to solve a backlog of DNA evidence. We explore examples of mis-remembered history. And we get an update on local sports.
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Full Show: Putting Faces On Skulls From San Jacinto, And Explaining Texas To Outsiders (April 30, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Parents and advocates are calling on HISD to sue the state. Plus: A forensic artist brings to life the faces of soldiers lost at San Jacinto. Lawrence Wright talks about his book, God Save Texas. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.
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How Plant DNA Can Provide Clues for Law Enforcement
Posted on · Two recent studies conducted at Sam Houston State University highlight developments in the field of forensic botany. One uses marijuana DNA to link drug supplies; another uses pollen DNA to aid in forensic investigations. Paige Phelps talks with forensic geneticist Dr. David Gangitano about forensic botany and how the study of plant DNA can be […]
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Immigration, Traffic Congestion, and Migraines: Tuesday’s show (April 21, 2015)
Posted on · Each day on Houston Matters, we seek to examine a variety of issues, ideas, people, places, and events that define Greater Houston. Tuesday’s program will demonstrate that variety, as we explore issues related to the environment, immigration and justice, transportation, health, and history, all in one hour! On this edition of the program, we address […]
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Forensic Anthropology: What a Corpse Can Tell You
Posted on · Recently we got an email from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science, and it was looking for some information on next of kin in the cases of some recent deaths. It's not uncommon to get emails like that in the newsroom, and it's always a difficult thing to think about that there are bodies […]
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Is Houston’s Crime Lab Improving?
Posted on · The Houston Forensic Science Center â Houstonâs crime lab â is being overseen these days by an independent board, which hired Dr. Daniel Garner to run it. Garner formerly managed the forensics lab for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. On this edition of Houston Matters, weâll talk with Dr. Garner and chairman […]
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Ribbon Cut To New Harris County Forensic Facility
Posted on · The building was once known as the most modern bakery in the United States. It is now being touted as one of the nation's top forensic crime labs. Officials cut the ribbon on the new facility that will help solve crime in Harris County.
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CSI Houston Solves Very Cold Case
Posted on · A forensic anthropologist at the Harris County Medical Examiner's office has used the same high-tech DNA matching technology we see every week in those CSI TV shows to identify one of the victims of one of the worst mass murder cases in the country's history. Jim Bell reports.