Capital Punishment

Given the recent execution of the convicted D.C. Sniper, the role of forensic scientists have never been more important. Over 90% of the people RELEASED from Death Row were done so using DNA technology and through the work of the Innocence Project.

A.) How do you feel about the implement of capital punishment?

B.) What aspect of forensic science impacts your feelings?

Blood Basics

Nathan Baker is from the Red Cross in Nashville, Tennessee. His presentation is both informative and entertaining. Hopefully, he made you consider the importance of giving blood. Discuss what aspects of the presentation you found interesting and/or useful.

Dr. Sam Shephard

After watching the documentary "The Killer's Trail", you witnessed the investigation of the murder of the wife of Dr. Sam Shephard. Please comment to this post with information about Shephard's case. You will need to look up a little more background information. Try to include your perspective on the case (i.e. what influenced the investigation, related evidence, etc.) and some facts the rest of the case may be interested in knowing that you find relevant.