Theme - Forensic Wizards

🔍 Forensic Wizard

Advanced Investigation Themes & Modern Forensic Science

20 Expert Themes
100+ Subtopics
20 Case Studies
1

AI and Machine Learning in Forensic Investigation

  • Automated handwriting analysis
  • Deepfake detection
  • AI-driven facial recognition
  • Predictive analytics in crime solving
📋 Case Study AI in the JonBenet Ramsey cold case
2

Next-Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) and Genetics

  • Whole genome sequencing in forensics
  • Phenotype prediction from DNA
  • Rapid DNA analysis for mass disasters
  • Mixed DNA sample resolution
📋 Case Study DNA match in 1988 Karen Taylor murder
3

Digital Forensics and Cybercrime

  • Mobile device evidence extraction
  • Cloud data forensics
  • Cryptocurrency tracing
  • Social media analysis for motive
📋 Case Study Digital evidence in Warangal murder
4

Virtual Autopsies and Imaging

  • CT/MRI-based autopsy
  • 3D reconstruction of injuries
  • Non-invasive toxicology
  • Virtual autopsies in pandemics
📋 Case Study Virtual autopsy in mass disaster identification
5

Forensic Toxicology: New Frontiers

  • Detection of novel psychoactive substances
  • Portable drug testing at crime scenes
  • Advances in hair and nail analysis
  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
📋 Case Study Gas station heroin epidemic
6

Forensic Chemistry and Micro-XRF Analysis

  • Gunshot residue analysis with micro-XRF
  • Chemical profiling of explosives
  • Fiber and paint analysis
  • Advances in arson investigation
📋 Case Study Micro-XRF in shooting investigations
7

Forensic Anthropology and Human Identification

  • 3D facial reconstruction
  • Age estimation from skeletal remains
  • Isotope analysis for origin tracing
  • Trauma analysis using imaging
📋 Case Study Identification in serial killer case (Hyderabad)
8

Forensic Entomology and Ecology

  • Insect DNA barcoding
  • Estimating post-mortem interval with AI
  • Soil microbiome analysis
  • Environmental DNA (eDNA) at crime scenes
📋 Case Study Insect evidence in rural murder investigation
9

Forensic Odontology: Bitemark and Dental Evidence

  • Digital dental record matching
  • Age estimation via dental imaging
  • Bitemark analysis with AI
  • Dental DNA extraction
📋 Case Study Dental evidence in child homicide
10

Spectroscopy and Chemical Analysis in Forensics

  • ATR FT-IR for bloodstain aging
  • Raman spectroscopy for drug identification
  • Portable spectrometers at crime scenes
  • Chemometric analysis in trace evidence
📋 Case Study ATR FT-IR in recent homicide
11

Mobile Forensics and Real-Time Evidence Collection

  • Portable fingerprint scanners
  • On-site drug testing
  • 3D crime scene capture
  • Rapid DNA field kits
📋 Case Study Mobile forensics in Hyderabad rave party raid
12

Forensic Psychology and Behavioral Analysis

  • Offender profiling with AI
  • Lie detection advancements
  • Digital behavioral pattern analysis
  • Victimology in cybercrimes
📋 Case Study Behavioral analysis in serial assault case
13

Forensic Document Examination

  • AI in signature verification
  • Ink dating and chemical analysis
  • Digital document forgery detection
  • Handwriting analysis automation
📋 Case Study Document fraud in real estate dispute
14

Voice and Audio Forensics

  • Speaker identification with machine learning
  • Deepfake audio detection
  • Audio enhancement in noisy environments
  • Linguistic analysis for threat assessment
📋 Case Study Voice evidence in murder confession
15

Forensic Ballistics and Firearms Analysis

  • 3D bullet and cartridge comparison
  • Gunshot residue mapping
  • Automated ballistics databases
  • Trajectory reconstruction with VR
📋 Case Study Ballistics in correctional officer homicide
16

Forensic Botany and Plant Evidence

  • Pollen DNA in crime scene linkage
  • Plant-based toxin identification
  • Geographic origin tracing with flora
  • Advances in plant microtraces
📋 Case Study Plant evidence in body disposal case
17

Forensic Accounting and Financial Crime

  • Blockchain forensics
  • AI in fraud detection
  • Cryptocurrency laundering investigations
  • Digital audit trails
📋 Case Study Forensic accounting in partnership fraud
18

Ethics, Bias, and Human Factors in Forensics

  • AI bias in forensic algorithms
  • Ethical dilemmas in DNA databases
  • Privacy concerns in digital forensics
  • Human oversight in automated systems
📋 Case Study Wrongful conviction and evidence review (Toforest Johnson)
19

Advances in Forensic Education and Training

  • Virtual reality crime scene training
  • Online simulation platforms
  • 3D printed evidence for teaching
  • Remote expert testimony
📋 Case Study Training impact on cold case resolutions
20

Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Forensic Science

  • Integrating forensic branches for complex cases
  • Data sharing across agencies
  • International forensic cooperation
  • Multi-expert panels in court
📋 Case Study Collaborative review in JonBenet Ramsey investigation