Forensics Talks

Privately Manufactured Firearms | EP 105 | Kirk Garrison | SEP 26 2024 | 2PM Eastern

Join us for Episode 105 of Forensics Talks on September 26, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern, as we dive into the complex world of privately manufactured firearms with Kirk Garrison of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

With a diverse background starting in Biology to teaching and then transitioning into law enforcement and...

Forensic Audio Analysis | EP 104 | David Notowitz | SEP 19 2024 | 2PM Eastern

David Notowitz, a seasoned expert in forensic audio analysis and is the founder and lead forensic expert of the National Center for Audio and Video Forensics in Los Angeles, has dedicated over three decades to advancing the field of digital forensics. His expertise lies in uncovering truths hidden within audio and video recordings, which plays a ...

Forensics Talks Episode 103: Digital Intelligence with Jean-Philippe Noat 

Join us on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern for an engaging episode of Forensics Talks! We're excited to welcome Jean-Philippe Noat, a renowned international cyber security and forensic expert. Jean-Philippe has extensive experience as a Digital Intelligence Specialist at Cellebrite and as CEO of Uriel Expert. 

In this episode, ...

Digital Signatures | EP 102 | Nikolaos Kalantzis | June 13, 2024 | 2PM Eastern

Several months ago, I was invited to a conference in Romania where I saw Nikolaos Kalantzis present some of his research on Digital Signatures. It was a really impressive talk and we had some great discussions about his work. Today, I am happy to say he is my next guest on Forensics Talks!

With a distinguished career that spans forensic...

Join us for episode 101 of Forensics Talks on May 30, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of forensic geophysics and NecroSearch with Clark Davenport. With a distinguished career spanning over 55 years, Clark has conducted remote-sensing surveys across six continents for criminal, environmental, and archaeological investigations. 
 
As a co-founder and active member of NecroSearch Interna...

Join us for the milestone 100th episode of Forensics Talks on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 14:00 Eastern, where we welcome Gary Delaney, a seasoned Geospatial Forensic Expert Witness. With an extensive background beginning in the Royal Navy and spanning over two decades in geomatics and geodesy, Gary has become a pivotal figure in forensic geospatial analysis, particularly in criminal investigations. His expertise in managing high-stak...

Join us for episode #99 of Forensics Talks on March 14 at 2 PM Eastern, as we delve into the forefront of forensic biology with Dr. Nicole Novroski from the University of Toronto, Mississauga. Dr. Novroski, specializes in leveraging massively parallel sequencing (MPS) alongside innovative approaches for forensic human identity testing. This episode will explore her work on unearthing previously uncharacterized genetic markers for e...

I am honored to feature Lt. Col. Mark Davison of the Connecticut State Police in our next episode of Forensics Talks. With 17 years of service, primarily in Major Crime, Mark brings an in-depth perspective on the forensic investigation of the Sandy Hook school shooting that occurred on December 14, 2012. This tragic event shook the nation, and through Mark's expertise, we'll gain understanding into the complex process of ...

Join us on February 1, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern for an intriguing Forensics Talks episode, EP 96, with Sarah Williams, Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. Williams, a leading figure in forensic biology, has pioneered advancements in body fluid identification and DNA analysis. This episode will delve into her groundbreaking research on Raman Spectroscopy and microRNA, her experience as a forensic scientis...

Michael Moulden is a seasoned Fire Scene and Chartered Crime Scene investigator with over 30 years of experience, having conducted 1000+ investigations globally. Holding a master's degree in forensic engineering and science from the Royal Military College, Mike is an Honorary Fellow at Cranfield University and a senior research fellow at the University of Exeter. Currently, he serves as a Crime Scene Science and Fire Investiga...

Husam Shbib is currently working as a digital forensic consultant in Saudi Arabia. He has experience in different cybersecurity fields such as penetration testing, user access reviews, configurations reviews, IT and cybersecurity audit, risk assessment, and programming. He has a bachelor degree in computer science and holds multiple certifications in the cybersecurity field, such as ICMDE, 3CI, 3CE, CCE, eCDFP, etc. He likes playin...

Join us in conversation with Matthias Schmidt, CEO of Analyzer Pro. Matthias graduated in 2020 with a Master of Science in Physics from the Technical University of Vienna. He stands at the forefront of accident reconstruction, developing advanced software for collision reconstruction and speaking at international conferences like the European Association for Accident Research and Analysis EVU and the Austrian Association of Court E...

Join us for an exclusive interview with Amber Riley, an esteemed international speaker renowned for her expertise in forensic odontology and oral pathology. With a wealth of experience, Amber delivers comprehensive continuing education programs to dental and medical professionals worldwide. She serves as a Forensic Dental Consultant to the San Diego County Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and plays a crucial role in the U.S. Go...

A former EMT/paramedic Bruce Goldfarb is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared on All Things Considered, the Washington Post, USA Today, American Health, Baltimore magazine, and many other print and online publications. Goldfarb was executive assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland from 2012 to 2022. In that role, he was public information officer for the OCME and curator of the Nutshell Stud...

Steven Jameson is currently the Superfisory Visual Information Specialist for the Operational Project Unit, FBI, Quantico Laboratory. His duties include documenting crime scenes and preparing visual deliverables that aid in the investigations and at trial. Steve has a long career with the U.S. Navy and has had a range of duties including underwater demolition, "hard hat" diver. He also worked with the CIA, Directorate of ...

Nick Harris obtained a BSc Hons Degree in Podiatric Medicine in 1995 from Salford University after which he worked in private practice as a Podiatrist until 2002. He then emigrated to Canada and in 2003, joined the Peel Regional Police. In 2016, Nick joined the Forensic Identification services with Peel Regional Police and soon found that his previous profession and education had applications in the forensic world as it pertained t...

Mobile Devices for Forensic Documentation | EP 89 | Robert Wyman | Sep 7, 2023 | 2PM Eastern
 
Join us for an insightful interview on Forensic Talks with Robert Wyman, President of Wyman Enterprises, Inc. With a wealth of experience, Mr. Wyman specializes in offering Forensic Photography and Evidence Documentation services. His expertise spans various fields, including personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, as...

Video Analysis in Collision Reconstruction | EP 88 | Mark Crouch | Aug 3, 2023 | 2PM Eastern
 
Mark is the Head of Investigations at Forensic Collision Investigation & Reconstruction Ltd., and has a Master’s Degree in Applied Physics (MSci. Hons.) from the University of London. Mark worked for the Metropolitan Police as a Forensic Collision Investigator for several years before forming FCIR. He has conducted investigati...

50 Years of Forensics | EP 87 | Pat Wertheim | July 6, 2023 | 2PM Eastern
 
Pat began a career in law enforcement in 1973. He served as a police officer, detective, sergeant, and training officer, all the while doing crime scene investigations and latent fingerprint comparisons. In 1986, he realigned his career to focus exclusively on fingerprints. He has worked for local police, state law enforcement, and the Defense Foren...