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The American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFEI) provides continuing education, professional networking, and a quarterly publication. We are the largest association of forensic professionals.

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Toxic Shock Syndrome or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Many illnesses manifest themselves in similar ways, making it hard for clinicians to diagnose and treat patients accurately; two of these infections are Toxic Shock Syndrome and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Read
By: The American College of Forensic Examiners | 07/04/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
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Case Study: Murder—one Jurisdiction at a Time: the Case of Robert Ben Rhoades
The case of Robert Ben Rhoades serves as an excellent example of the type and nature of case to which Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP)’s services would provide critical assistance and support. Rhoades is considered one of the most dangerous and notorious serial sex offenders and killers in the United States. Some investigators believe that he is responsible for at least 50, but possibly hundreds, of deaths. However, he has only been convicted of one homicide... Read
By: The American College of Forensic Examiners | 07/04/2008 | Law
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Case Study: Dna Evidence Proves Rape Accusation Was a Lie
Nine years after Armand Villasana was accused of the rape, sodomy, and kidnapping of Judith Lummis, DNA evidence cleared his name. Just prior to his sentencing, investigators learned that the DNA collected from Lummis belonged to a consensual previous lover, and not to Villasana, who had already served 21 months in prison prior to the discovery of new evidence. Read
By: The American College of Forensic Examiners | 07/04/2008 | Science
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When Women Kill Together
Traditional ideas about female serial killers hold that such offenders are motivated primarily by gain, are less violent than males, are largely reactive rather than initiating, and are not sexually compulsive in their bid to kill. But there are exceptions to every rule, particularly when it comes to stereotypes about serial killers. Some women who repeatedly kill have certainly been predatory and brutal. A few have even been sexually compulsive.... Read
By: The American College of Forensic Examiners | 11/03/2008 | Psychology
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Inside the Mind of the Mind Hunter: an Interview With Legendary Fbi Agent John Douglas
FBI agent John Douglas's 2007 interview with ACFEI. He talks about his most fascinating case, and the challenges of criminal profiling. Read
By: The American College of Forensic Examiners | 11/03/2008 | Interviews
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Medical Investigations: Unraveling the Forensics of Critical Bites
Misdiagnosing spider and tick bites becomes critical in cases where a serious threat of systematic poisoning exists. This article compares signs, symptoms, and regional/seasonal circumstances of suspected brown recluse spider bites with those of illnesses contracted through tick bites to aid clinicians and forensic investigators examining the evidence. Read
By: The American College of Forensic Examiners | 27/02/2008 | Science