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Article · Shooting Reconstruction · 9 min read
An introductory look at how shooting incident reconstruction uses physical evidence, trajectory analysis, and objective reasoning to understand firearm-related events.
Howard Ryan · April 22, 2026
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Article · Documentation & Analysis · 8 min read
A practical overview of how bullet defects can help investigators evaluate impact angles, direction of travel, surface behavior, and shooting scene reconstruction.
Jim Molinaro · April 29, 2026
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Article · Shooting Reconstruction · 9 min read
Angle of impact can help investigators evaluate projectile direction, possible flight path, target movement, and the limitations of bullet defect evidence in a shooting investigation.
Howard Ryan · May 6, 2026
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Article · Documentation & Analysis · 11 min read
Howard Ryan explains why photography remains one of the most essential responsibilities in crime scene investigation, from broad scene documentation to close examination of evidence, bloodstain patterns, and the area surrounding the body.
Howard Ryan · May 13, 2026
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Article · Investigative Practice · 12 min read
How contextual bias and confirmation bias shape criminal investigations — and why separating investigative dialogue from detrimental information exposure matters for case integrity.
Howard Ryan · July 7, 2026
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Article · Documentation & Analysis · 10 min read
Crime scene investigation depends not only on recognizing what is present, but also understanding what may be missing, why it matters, and how probative value carries from scene to courtroom.
Howard Ryan · May 20, 2026
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Article · Documentation & Analysis · 11 min read
The first few minutes at a crime scene can determine the strength of everything that follows. Jim Molinaro examines how scene security, documentation, and chain of custody protect the integrity of an investigation.
Jim Molinaro · July 23, 2026
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Article · Investigative Practice · 12 min read
A defensible reconstruction requires knowing what the evidence supports—and where it stops. Learn why investigators should recognize the limits of their evidence, methods, and expertise.
Howard Ryan · August 20, 2026
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Article · Documentation & Analysis · 13 min read
Outdoor crime scenes begin changing before investigators arrive. Rain, temperature, sunlight, wind, ground conditions, and elapsed time can affect what investigators ultimately see, document, and recover.
Howard Ryan · August 25, 2026
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Shooting Incident Analysis and Reconstruction expands on these concepts through animated lessons, filmed demonstrations, case studies, quizzes, and practical reconstruction training.
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