by Melissa Kreikemeier | Jan 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you’re writing your crime fiction book and you’re using forensic DNA evidence as part of your homicide investigation (or other criminal act), it would be helpful to know what types of samples you can get DNA from and have a general idea of their success rates....
by Melissa Kreikemeier | Dec 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
CSI, NCIS, Bones, Monk, Law and Order, Criminal Minds. All great TV shows full of drama and intrigue. But how accurate are they? I thought back on my 7 years as a forensic scientist in the DNA section of a state crime lab and compiled a list of some major areas where...
by Melissa Kreikemeier | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’m sure you’ve heard in the news about DNA backlogs at crime labs throughout the country. Agencies send in their evidence, and it can take months or even years to get the results back. How can DNA results possibly take that long? Should you use real-world turnaround...
by Melissa Kreikemeier | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
How to Use Hairs as Evidence in Your Crime Fiction Novel Hairs are a common type of forensic evidence. You want to use hairs as evidence in your crime fiction novel, and you need to make sure it’s right. I’ve compiled a list of six things you should know to make sure...
