Walkthrough SRI’s Crime & Forensics Lab
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WELCOME 2021!
We hope everyone had a safe, healthy and happy New Year! In honor of ringing in another year, we thought we would take a trip down memory lane recapping where we’ve been, where we are and where we are headed. From training and certifications to updated technology and programs, we are proud of the journey…
Not Guilty Verdict in Case Assisted by SRI
Shelly Rice, our crime scene reconstructionist, testified in a murder case in Rowan County Monday to describe and identify physical evidence in the case that was misinterpreted by the police and the State Medical Examiner. After deliberation the Jury found Randy Parmely NOT GUILTY of all charges. We would like to thank Attorney Sebastian Joy…
Fingerprint Collection Is Too Often Ignored at Crime Scenes
The earliest and oldest evidence processing from a crime scene? Fingerprints. However, this is one of the least collected pieces of evidence today. Why? Most fingerprints are latent, or invisible. If they are not seen, they may go undetected. The longevity of this evidence is hard to determine as it depends on…
The Invisible Evidence
Blood is not always visually detectable. While gathering evidence, photographs and investigative reports are provided and documented even though NO BLOOD may have been observed in the expected area surrounding the incident. Blood evidence, as fingerprints, may not be visible to the naked eye, requiring a method of blood enhancement to develop its presence. The…
Digital Training For SRI’s Team Never Stops
We all are aware that virtually every person in America has a cell phone/smart phone and/or tablet. In an effort to stay on the cutting edge and give our expert team the most elite tools and knowledge, Stidham Reconstruction NEVER stops learning when it comes to digital investigation. Jason Woods recently completed training in Tennessee…
SRI Proudly Welcomes New Associate, Tony Becker
More Expertise. More Experience. More Locations. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Tony Becker to the SRI team. Tony has been a traffic collision re-constructionist since 1988 and has taught Traffic Reconstruction at IPTM (Institute of Police Technology and Management) for the past 25 years as well as being the assistant director of IPTM. He is a consultant…
Dwight Hughes Case
Over the past several months SRI assisted Jerry Cox Esq. and Jim Cox Esq. to defend Dwight Hughes against the charges of Murder and Assault in the 1st degree. With the help of SRI’s crime scene reconstruction team and the physical evidence, Mr. Hughes was found not guilty on Friday, March 18, 2016 on all…
43rd Annual Public Defender Education
Joey Stidham, Owner of Stidham Reconstruction and Investigation, and Shelly Rice, Crime Scene/Incident Scene Reconstructionist, conducted training Monday at the 43rd annual Public Defender Education conference at the HYATT Regency Downton Lexington, KY regarding the scientific analysis of forensic evidence from a shooting incident to determine the most probable sequence of events. The session included…
SRI’s Crime Scene Expert: Shelly Rice
SRI has a standing agreement with the Leslie County Sherif’s office…If they need assistance they call on SRI for specialized equipment and skill. On August 2nd, SRI’s crime scene expert, Shelly Rice was called by the Chief Deputy of Leslie County to utilize her certified training and expertise for two separate cases: A murder scene and suicide.…
Why You Need A Crime Scene Expert To Review Your Case
Why You Need A Crime Scene Expert To Review Your Case: Are you questioning or scrutinizing the methods used in a criminal investigation?The best defense for a defendant and defending attorney is a contaminated crime scene! A crime scene expert can look over your case to make sure the methodology law enforcement used to collect evidence was…
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
Monday and Tuesday Shelly and I were in Erlanger KY speaking and sharing our experience and knowledge with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. We would like to sincerely thank the Department of Public Advocacy and our colleagues for extending this opportunity and honor to us. During our training sessions we had the DPA investigators…