Expert Details
Crime Scene Investigation/Reconstruction, DNA Analysis, Shoeprint Identification, Bloodstain Pattern
ID: 731081
Mississippi, USA
He has qualified as an expert in the following areas: latent fingerprint development; serology; crime scene investigation; forensic science; trajectory reconstruction; shoeprint identification; crime scene reconstruction;
bloodstain pattern analysis; DNA analysis; fracture match analysis; and hair comparison.In addition to his work in public labs, he also has a private forensic science consulting business. He has also consulted on cases in 29 states, for the United States Army and Air Force, and in the United Kingdom. He has worked over 3700 cases. He is an Independently contracted DNA technical auditor with ANAB/Forensic Quality Services.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2001 | Degree: MS | Subject: Industrial Chemistry-Forensic Science | Institution: University of Central Florida |
| Year: 1991 | Degree: BS | Subject: Microbiology | Institution: Louisiana State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2002 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Forensic Chemist - DNA Technical Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert's duties include incorporating the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, accountability for the technical operations of the lab's biology section, conducting DNA analysis using the 13 STR core loci and Y STR in casework, DNA research, forensic science training, and crime scene investigation. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 2001 | Employer: Louisiana State Police Crime Lab | Title: Forensic Scientist 2 | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert developed, designed, equipped, validated, and trained personnel for the first forensic DNA lab at the State Police Crime Lab. His duties included incorporating the DNA Advisory Board (DAB) standards and conducting DNA analysis using the 13 STR core loci in casework. Other duties have also included setting up and developing methods for the analysis of blood and body fluids using biological, chemical, microscopic, immunological, biochemical, electrophoretic, and isoelectric focusing techniques; applying these methods to criminal investigations; and testifying to the results in court. Additional duties included crime scene investigation/reconstruction; latent print development; fracture match comparison; projectile trajectory determination; shoeprint comparison; hair examination; blood spatter interpretation; and training personnel in various aspects of forensic science. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1988 | Employer: Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Crime Lab | Title: Criminalist I | Department: |
Responsibilities:From 11/85 to 4/88 Expert's duties included collection and analysis of blood, body fluids, hairs, and fibers using microscopic, immunological, biochemical, and chemical techniques. He also testified to the results of these analyses in court.From 6/84 to 10/85 duties included marijuana analysis, arson analysis, gunshot residue detection, hit and run paint analysis, and development of latent fingerprints. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Country / Region: UK | Summary: Expert assisted a man accused of battery in interpreting evidence in his case. |
| Years: 2001 to 2001 | Country / Region: Panama City, Panama | Summary: Expert gave several presentations on forensic science at the Seventh International Conference on Forensic Medicine. |
| Years: 1999 to 1999 | Country / Region: Panama City, Panama | Summary: Expert gave a presentation on forensic DNA analysis at the Fourth International Conference on Forensic Medicine. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is a member of the International Society for Forensic Genetics, a full member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, a Molecular Biology Fellow of the American Board of Criminalistics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a member of the American Society for Testing and Materials Committee E-30 on Forensic Sciences, a Fellow and former Chairperson of the Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators, a member of the Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction, a member of the Southern Association of Forensic Scientists, a member and former President of the Louisiana Association of Forensic Scientists, and a member of the Louisiana Homicide Investigators Association. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Expert holds a Certificate of Professional Competency in Criminalistics, Fellow of the American Board of Criminalistics, Specialty Area: Molecular Biology |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert was the recipient of the second Young Forensic Scientist Award given by Scientific Sleuthing Review. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has qualified as an expert over 185 times in 31 Louisiana parish courts, Pope County Arkansas, San Bernardino County California, Escambia and Lee Counties Florida, Washington County Mississippi, St. Louis County Missouri, Clark County Nevada, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Bronx and Queens Counties New York, Bexar and Harris Counties Texas, Cabell County West Virginia, federal court (La. Middle, Nebraska, and Tennessee Middle districts), U.S. court-martial (Luke Air Force Base), and two Louisiana city courts. He has qualified as an expert in the following areas: latent fingerprint development; serology; crime scene investigation; forensic science; trajectory reconstruction; shoeprint identification; crime scene reconstruction; bloodstain pattern analysis; DNA analysis; fracture match analysis; and hair comparison. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has conducted numerous training courses and seminars in crime scene investigation, forensic science, and/or the collection and preservation of evidence to local, state, regional, national, and international groups. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Expert has numerous sources for obtaining materials and equipment related to forensic science and crime scene investigation. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert is plugged into and has many connections in the forensic science and crime scene investigation fields. |