BLUF | The TRACE Technique was developed through human-AI collaboration to examine the disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel. It is applicable to any criminal case with minimal physical evidence. TRACE shifts the focus of the analysis away from what, why, or how something happened, to which hypothesis best reconciles with known facts or evidence patterns,Continue reading “Amy Wroe Bechtel: Analysis In The Absence Of Evidence”
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AUSA Jonathan Paul Luna: The Limits Of Binary Thinking
An analysis of the Jonathan Luna case found the complex explanation for his death may have contributed to case laying unresolved since 2003.
Dr. Tsunao Saitoh: An Unexplored Hypothesis, A Contextual Threat
BLUF | An unexplored hypothesis, steeped in the context of the time in which the crime was committed, may offer a new direction in the 1996 murder of a neuroscientist. Source statement: This analysis was based on open source, with some access through the Orange County Public Library’s Digital Library and Resources Center. No lawContinue reading “Dr. Tsunao Saitoh: An Unexplored Hypothesis, A Contextual Threat”
Jamie Stickle: A Team A/Team B Analysis In Action
BLUF | In cases where there is strong disagreement and the evidence appears to support divergent hypotheses, consider conducting a Team A/Team B analysis. Team A/Team B Analysis is an effective methodology when two strong, divergent explanations exist, such as here with the conflict over the manner of death of Jamie Lynn Stickle, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Continue reading “Jamie Stickle: A Team A/Team B Analysis In Action”
Diane Marie Shields: Hitting The Limit Of Available Evidence
BLUF | A key roadblock analysts face in exploring historic cases is hitting the limit of available evidence due to low media coverage. Barring the full release by law enforcement of case files, you’ve likely taken a project as far as it can go. Source statement: No formal law enforcement or government documents were foundContinue reading “Diane Marie Shields: Hitting The Limit Of Available Evidence”