Design for a Repeatable Cost Effective Bullet Recovery Device

Category: Scientific Publication Publication: AFTE Journal, Winter/Spring 2024 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Michael Haag Summary: The deformation of a projectile during ballistic interaction with material prior…

Method to Investigate Contusion Mechanics in Living Humans

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Category: Scientific Publication Publication: Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, January 2011 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Gail S. Anderson Summary: The method utilizes equipment designed to determine variables, which influence bruising…

SynTissue® as a Surrogate Material for the Human Scalp

Category: Publication Publication: Forensic Science International: Reports 10 (2024) 100373 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Synthetic skin produced by SynDaver®, currently used primarily…

Peak Penetration Force during Stabbing of Chest Wall with a Ceremonial Sword

Category: Publication Publication: Current Forensic Science Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Fatal stab wounds, often targeting the chest, involve knives with varying forces for penetration.…

Preventative Measures to Reduce Incidence of Handcuff Neuropathy

Category: Publication Publication: Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, Vol. 14 Iss. 6 No: 1000464 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Neuropathy due to prolonged restraint in handcuffs remains…

Workflow for Accurate Injury Reconstruction in Forensic Investigations

Category: Publication Publication: International Journal of Forensic Engineering and Management, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2023 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Theodore E. Milner Summary: A forensic injury reconstruction workflow involves four…

Image Averaging and Shape Recognition in Forensic Analysis of Video Evidence

Category: Scientific Publication Publication: Int. J. Forensic Engineering, 2023 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Averaging of raw images obtained from single frames of a body-worn camera…

Handcuff Pressure and Risk of Superficial Radial Nerve Injury

Category: Publication Publication: Journal of Forensic Biomechanics, Vol. 13 Iss. 6 No: 1000410 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Olivia Hetland, Benjamin W. Hollins, Theodore E. Milner Summary: Neuropathy of the superficial radial nerve…

Multi-Disciplinary Approach to a Use-of-Force Investigation: Case Study

Category: Scientific Publication Publication: Int. J. Forensic Engineering, 2022 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, David M. Blake Summary: Investigating a violent encounter can be a complicated endeavour as evidence…

Puncturing a Castle Defence: Injury Biomechanics Solution to a Homicide Investigation Case Study

Category: Scientific Publication Publication: Int. J. Forensic Engineering, 2022 Authors: Geoffrey T. Desmoulin, Marc-André Nolette, Kevin Bird Summary: In the wake of a homicide, investigators were confronted with a castle doctrine…