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Crime and the Courtroom is a unique and stimulating examination of the American criminal justice system for the authorities and supporting professionals who make criminal justice possible.
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#118: Collins' Speech at the IAI 2026 Conference in St. Louis (opens the original)
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In this special episode of Critical Victories, John Morrey Collins shares his keynote address delivered at the 2026 Annual Educational Conference of the International Association for Identification in St. Louis. Drawing from the principles explored in his book Valid Comparisons , Collins examines the growing controversy surrounding forensic pattern evidence, the meaning of scientific validity, and the consequences of labeling long-established forensic disciplines as "junk science." More importan
#117: "The Warning Memo" on Forensic Science in the Era of Strategic Litigation (opens the original)
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In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins examines what he believes is a growing threat to forensic science and the integrity of the criminal justice system: strategic litigation. John explains why he recently sent a formal memorandum to the boards of 18 forensic science organizations, warning that some post-conviction litigation efforts are increasingly focused on attacking particular forms of forensic evidence—even when there is no strong claim that the convicted defendant is fa
#116: Developing Technical Leaders, with the ISHI Forensic Leadership Alliance (opens the original)
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In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins is joined by Julie Sikorsky and Dr. Pamela Marshall for an in-depth discussion on one of the most influential—and often least understood—positions in the forensic laboratory: the Technical Leader. Together, they explore how the role has evolved, why it has become essential to maintaining scientific excellence, and the unique challenges technical leaders face as they balance technical oversight, quality assurance, courtroom responsibilities
#115: Thirty Years Later: Lessons from the Atlanta Olympic Bombing (opens the original)
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This special edition of Crime and the Courtroom commemorates the upcoming 30th anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing and the series of attacks that followed. Drawing on his personal experience as a young forensic scientist with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and later the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), John Collins reflects on his role in one of the most significant domestic terrorism investigations in American history. He pays tribute to the victims and their fam
#114: Prioritizing Mental Wellness with David Epstein and Reuben Ramirez (opens the original)
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In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins is joined by David Epstein and retired Dallas Assistant Chief of Police Reuben Ramirez, both with VersaTerm, for an important conversation about mental wellness in forensic science and other high-responsibility public safety professions. Together, they examine the cumulative emotional toll of careers that routinely involve trauma, tragedy, and the constant pressure to perform at the highest level. The discussion explores why traditional ap
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