Kolibri Forensics

Nonprofit volunteer forensic search and recovery services working to bring our missing military personnel and civilians home.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@momof3terrors @FossilLocator We're trying our best. We had a full summer of work planned and then COVID slammed the door on that. On the upside, it has allowed us to do the detail planning for more cases. We have about 18 cases where the planning is more or less done except for last minute stuff.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@FossilLocator @momof3terrors We didn't technically find that plane but closed the case. The family of one of the victims decided that they had closure because we found evidence that the wreckage is almost certainly broken up and buried and out of reach of divers who might try to loot the site.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@momof3terrors @FossilLocator Shoot me an email. info(at)https://t.co/7v4ymilZtI We are trying to get an online orientation and training class arranged for a bunch of new volunteers that have applied during the pandemic. The hope is to get that done in September.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@FossilLocator @momof3terrors I am a forensic anthropology doctoral student or, rather, will be once things settle down with the pandemic.

Apologies for the delay in responding as I have been back working as a respiratory therapist due to COVID.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

We just wanted to check in briefly.

We have been busy working on a few cases and, being a team made up of volunteers, with our other jobs. Many of us are essential workers including respiratory therapists, paramedics, emergency physicians, and military personnel.

Stay safe.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@They_Move @JusticeForDj88 It's pretty amusing but thankfully it tends to be sporadic at this point.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@JiZhang16924243 No worries. I just figured you might have advice for me on where to turn in setting up a project. I will send you an email tomorrow!

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@ForensicFeline @WKemp_MT_FPDoc One could argue felony murder which in some states at least theoretically opens up the possibility of a death sentence (see Tison v. Arizona). I'm okay with that being an option in extreme cases.

I always shake my head when I see states abolish the felony murder rule.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@ForensicFeline @WKemp_MT_FPDoc Depending upon the severity of the disregard and the jurisdiction, one could actually argue for murder under the depraved heart (or "depraved indifference") rule rather than manslaughter.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@WKemp_MT_FPDoc @ForensicFeline Yes. It would, if the prosecutor is doing his job, get charged as vehicular homicide so why not label it a homicide.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@JiZhang16924243 Jake, I have an interest in using clinical or forensic CT data to expand osteological data beyond what we can get from the limited skeletal collections. Would you mind if I DMed you to ask for your input?

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@ForensicFeline @WKemp_MT_FPDoc But that's a whole other can of worms.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@ForensicFeline @WKemp_MT_FPDoc A death due to negligence or willful disregard for the safety of others is still a homicide and not an accident. I think the US needs to make use of the "death by misadventure" category when there is a willful disregard for one's own safety instead of calling it "accidental"

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@JiZhang16924243 @WKemp_MT_FPDoc @Defer2Permanent @anueru432 @NicoleJacksonMD @themamabun @RatkalSwati @KevinThompsonMD @WitmerLab also gets some AMAZING images using microCT if anyone is interested in comparative anatomy. Some of their techniques might actually have applicability to forensic imaging if one were inclined to test it out.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@4n6doctora @WKemp_MT_FPDoc @JulianBurton15 @Defer2Permanent @JiZhang16924243 @anueru432 @NicoleJacksonMD @themamabun @RatkalSwati @KevinThompsonMD Interesting. I will see what I can find. I've (thankfully) not seen many infant autopsies.

[Art of Manliness @artofmanliness]

Cardio for the Man Who Hates Cardio: The Benefits of Rucking https://t.co/2g1Acmqc31

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@4n6doctora @WKemp_MT_FPDoc @JulianBurton15 @Defer2Permanent @JiZhang16924243 @anueru432 @NicoleJacksonMD @themamabun @RatkalSwati @KevinThompsonMD That's a pretty cool idea. Do you know of any description of that in the literature? I don't deal with "fresh" remains much anymore but it's still good to keep up to date.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

How about enjoying the beauty of nature for a moment? It's an amazing distraction from all the violence and unrest people are causing right.

[Jimmy Turner @TexanInOz]

The Tall Bearded Iris ‘Epicenter' aptly named for all of the earthquakes we've been having here. Do love the scent of this one. I like the peach and wine color combo.

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@WKemp_MT_FPDoc @4n6doctora @JulianBurton15 @Defer2Permanent @JiZhang16924243 @anueru432 @NicoleJacksonMD @themamabun @RatkalSwati @KevinThompsonMD I've found that for larger vessels, a soft 8 to 12 French suction catheter often works great. They are also dirt cheap (like $0.35-$0.40 each).

[Kolibri Forensics @KolibriForensic]

@4n6doctora @WKemp_MT_FPDoc @JulianBurton15 @Defer2Permanent @JiZhang16924243 @anueru432 @NicoleJacksonMD @themamabun @RatkalSwati @KevinThompsonMD I know I have the "recipe" and procedure around here somewhere if you're interested. The only drawback (aside from dealing with lead) is that it takes a bit of work with a mortar and pestle to grind the lead down fine enough to get a good result.