Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years

"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell

"...Dr. Greg Hupp, a forensic psychologist who specializes in veterans’ mental health, testified on..."

May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Interview: Chris Atkins Investigates Who Killed the KLF?

How to make a documentary when no one wants to talk about it

"...However, Atkins' luck changed when a series of recordings, interviews with the duo, dropped into his lap. At least,..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...immediately called 911 and consented to a sexual assault forensic exam, which gathered DNA that matched the man she..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rodney Reed's Appeals: Key Players

Ignored witnesses, “irrelevant” evidence, and more from two decades of appeals

"...the defense. The other classmate denied the conversation in interviews with investigators. Blackwell went on to become a Dallas..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...aiming to achieve during the 2019 season. The following interviews have been edited for length and clarity; our longer..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Reasonable Doubt

Did misleading DNA analysis land an innocent man on death row?

"...wounds and a skull fracture, reported Elizabeth Peacock, a forensic pathologist with the Travis County Medical Examiner's Office...."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...currently a five-day window to get a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE). After that window, physical evidence has been..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Good Eye: Killer Outfits – Jennifer Connelly in Phenomena

This week's horror couture reveals how phenomenal Jennifer Connelly looks in Armani

"...which she explores with the help of a wheelchair-bound forensic entomologist played by Donald Pleasence...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...suspect. In less than two weeks – after numerous interviews and a marathon day of interrogation – Holt confessed..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: A Taste of Freedom

Thanks to those who fought for justice – the fight continues

"...ritual" hysteria of the period as well as the forensic misuse of child interviews. Most importantly, she contacted the..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Psych Experts Support Keller Appeal

'Satanic ritual abuse' is not real

"...conducted over the last 15 years demonstrates that in forensic interviews of children specific reinforcement techniques can "swiftly induce..."

March 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Confidence Game

In Bart Layton's slippery documentary 'The Imposter,' it's a battle between dupe or be duped

"...into their home through conversations with the family, extended interviews with Bourdin, and – controversially – through a number..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Incendiary: The Willingham Case

The "junk science" used to make the case for the Texas execution of Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson murders of his children is persuasively laid out in this locally made documentary.

"...The film also follows the efforts of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to re-evaluate the case – efforts that..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Sunday Survey: 9/19/10

Perry debate-dodges and council budget-passes

"...gurney in 2004. Perry's bizarrely timed restructuring of the Forensic Science Commission scuttled the original 2009 investigation into the..."

Sept. 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Uncoordinated and Exposed'

Cmdr. Charles Johnson's report of the shooting of Nathaniel Sanders

"...waistband and attacking him. The physical evidence (ballistic and forensic evidence) supports Officer Quintana's version of the events." On..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...larger story of censorship, individual voice and access. Featuring interviews with Ian MacKaye, Damian Kulash of OK Go, Henry..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...quality and reliability of the state's medical evidence and forensic interviews. Moreover, the sensational nature of the charges themselves,..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Legitimate Public Concern

The Keller prosecution is an enduring stain on Austin's honor and sense of justice

"...and the associated documents; to review the embarrassing, useless forensic interviews with the children; and to take a fresh..."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Yogurt Shop

Defendants in yogurt shop murder may get an opportunity to bond out of custody while awaiting second trial

"...man provided to police after lengthy, and arguably coercive, interviews, during which the two incriminated not only themselves but..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yogurt Shop Defendants Ask for Bond

Judge Lynch seems to have changed his tune about whether mounting evidence might be enough to allow Springsteen and Scott out of jail on bond

"...each provided to police after lengthy, and arguably coercive, interviews, during which the two incriminated not only themselves, but..."

Jan. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Sept. 2, after two years of effort, the APD Forensic Science Lab got its official certificate of accreditation from..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature

Miami Heat

'Code 33'

"...Zachary Werner as they were shooting footage of a forensic artist in a Miami police station. They were planning..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the City Council voted to name the APD's new forensic science center -- currently under construction -- after the..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Juvenile Justice?

The fate of Lacresha Murray remains in a holding pattern as D.A. Ronnie Earle ponders how to proceed on a case that has brought him national criticism.

"...the D.A.'s office, including the opinion of a third forensic specialist who reviewed autopsy evidence "at the cellular level."..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...shot him have never been released. Nor have the interviews the Rangers did with the ATF agents. In addition,..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Further Reflections

"...old 8mm home movie footage, still photos, and video interviews, Lovett pieces together a complex, embattled family past that..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...follows was gleaned from trial proceedings, court documents, and interviews with all the principles in the case, save for..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Justice Denied?

Advocates Still Fighting for Lacresha Murray's Freedom

"...a four-month investigation that included more than a dozen interviews, and examinations of countless court documents and a transcript..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the Boston Strangler to Jeffrey Dahmer, and an agoraphobic forensic psychologist who's unwillingly drawn into helping solve the slayings...."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...theremin has had on popular American culture. The filmmaker interviews a variety of people in telling this story: amongst..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

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