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Feb 2025
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FORENSICS | The Lin Family Murders

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DNA has become the gold standard in forensic investigation. As its use is increasing, so is our understanding of its limitations. Jae Gerhard is the principal forensic scientist at Independent Forensic Services. Starting out as a forensic scientist at the Australian Federal Police in 2002, Jae is an expert in body fluid detection, bloodstain pattern analysi ... Show More
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