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Miscarriage of Justice
Wrongful conviction of an innocent individual.
Error of Impunity
Failure to hold guilty parties accountable.
Wrongful Acquittal
Innocent individual found not guilty.
Forensic Evidence
Scientific evidence used in legal proceedings.
Individual Misconduct
Actions by individuals undermining justice integrity.
Personal Gain
Seeking importance through evidence manipulation.
Bias
Conscious favoritism affecting judgment.
Laziness
Failure to perform duties adequately.
Unethical Behaviour
Actions violating moral or professional standards.
Sonja Farak
Chemist who abused drugs at work.
Massachusetts Crime Lab
Location of Farak's misconduct and drug use.
Drug Tampering
Altering evidence affecting legal cases.
Supreme Court Ruling
Dismissed drug convictions due to misconduct.
Convictions Overturned
11,162 convictions affected by Farak's actions.
Absence of Scientific Standard
Lack of established protocols in forensic science.
Subjective Methods
Non-objective approaches leading to unreliable results.
Quality Control
Processes ensuring accuracy and reliability in labs.
Scientific Validation
Confirmation of methods through rigorous testing.
Bite Mark Evidence
Example of unreliable forensic evidence.
Improper Testimony
Inaccurate or misleading statements in court.
Misleading Language
Ambiguous terms influencing jury perceptions.
Human Error
Mistakes made due to lack of training.
Insufficient Resources
Limited funding affecting forensic lab capabilities.
Tunnel Vision
Narrow focus leading to investigative errors.
Guy Paul Morin
High-profile miscarriage of justice in Canada.
Christine Jessop Case
Murder investigation highlighting police failings.
Evidence Collection
Process of gathering information for investigations.
Psychological Harm
Mental distress resulting from wrongful convictions.
Evidence Collection
Numerous officers assisted in gathering crime scene evidence.
Snowstorm Pressure
Major snowstorm pressured police to process scene quickly.
Search Instructions
Officers instructed to empty pockets and avoid smoking.
Cigarette Butt
Found at scene; suspect was a non-smoker.
Guy Paul Morin
Next-door neighbor interviewed as primary suspect.
Surreptitious Recording
Tape recorded interview failed to capture full conversation.
Suspicious Comments
Morin made comments deemed suspicious during the interview.
Clarinet Player
Morin plays clarinet; noted as part of his profile.
Timecard Evidence
Morin's timecard indicated he left work at 3:32 PM.
Travel Time
Morin's travel home took 42 minutes, arriving at 4:14 PM.
Jessop Arrival Time
Jessops reported arriving home at 4:10 PM.
Interview Date
Fitzpatrick and Shephard interviewed Jessops on March 6, 1985.
No Formal Statement
No formal statement or detailed notes from Jessops.
Hair Evidence
Investigators sought proof of contact between Morin and Jessop.
Necklace Hair
Human hair found; not from Christine Jessop.
Abduction Theory
Necklace hair theorized to be from abductor.
Vehicle Hairs
Hairs found inside Morin's vehicle linked to investigation.
Linked Fibres
Fibres connected the body site to Guy Paul Morin.
Hair Testing
Preliminary hair comparison conducted before Morin's arrest.
CFS Biologist
Conducted initial hair comparison in investigator's presence.
Preliminary Opinion
Initial assessment suggesting hair could belong to Morin.
Forensic Significance
Importance of hair and fibre evidence in prosecution.
Single Dark Hair
Found on necklace, not from victim, linked to Morin.
Microscopically Similar
Hair analysis showing resemblance to Morin's hair.
Dissimilar Hairs
Three hairs in Morin's car matched Jessop's hair.
Fibres Collection
Fibres gathered from victim's clothing and Morin's car.
Forensic Technologist
Expert who testified on fibre similarities in court.
Laundromat Contamination
Concerns about evidence contamination from shared laundry.
Cigarette Butt Evidence
Cigarette found at crime scene linked to Morin.
Criminal Profile
Modified profile released, affecting jury impartiality.
Jailhouse Informants
Witnesses with questionable credibility used in prosecution.
Robert Dean May
Pathological liar with deficient social conscience.
Mr. X
Criminal with sociopathic tendencies, unreliable testimony.
First Trial
Morin acquitted of first-degree murder in 1986.
Court of Appeal
Ordered new trial for Morin in 1987.
Double Jeopardy
Legal principle allowing retrial after acquittal in Canada.
Comparison Hair Samples
Samples from class matched hair found on necklace.
Significant Changes
Alterations made to police notebook by Sgt. Michalowski.
Sexual Relationship Admission
Christine's brother admitted to inappropriate relationships.
Bones Discovery
Bones found by family not reported to defense.
Prosecution Misuse
Scientific study misapplied by prosecution in trial.
Exhumation
Process of digging up a buried body.
Dr. Jerry Melybe
Forensic expert assisting defense during exhumation.
Breastbone Injury
Half missing, indicating use of large weapon.
Forensic Pathologist
Expert analyzing evidence to verify identity.
Initial Autopsy
First examination missing extensive injuries documentation.
Massive Skull Fracture
Severe head injury indicating violent trauma.
Blood Loss Indicators
Injuries suggesting significant bloodshed at crime scene.
Time Frame for Crime
Longer duration needed due to extensive injuries.
Sergeant Michalowski
Investigator with conflicting notes in Jessop case.
Perjury Charges
Accusation against Michalowsky for false testimony.
Obstruction of Justice
Attempt to interfere with legal investigation process.
Credit Card Receipt
Found at body site, linked to investigation.
Milk Carton Evidence
Noted in second notebook, missing from first.
Underpants Discovery
Found near body, inconsistent reporting in notebooks.
CFS Evidence Submission
Items meant for forensic analysis found at home.
Divergent Entries
Conflicting information recorded in Michalowsky's notebooks.
Guy Paul Morin
Accused of murdering Christine Jessop.
First Degree Murder
Intentional killing with premeditation.
DNA Testing
Scientific method to identify individuals using genetic material.
Kaufman Inquiry
Investigation into Morin's trial and forensic evidence.
Forensic Evidence Contamination
Compromised evidence affecting trial outcomes.
Crown and Defence
Prosecution and defense teams in legal cases.
Independent DNA Expert
Neutral expert agreed upon by both parties.
Public Hearings
Open sessions for testimony and evidence review.
Recommendation 6
Forensic opinions must be documented in writing.
Recommendation 9
Avoid misleading language in forensic reports.
Recommendation 11
Challenge hypotheses instead of proving them.
Recommendation 13
Policy for documenting communications with third parties.
Centre for Forensic Sciences (CFS)
Agency providing forensic analysis in Ontario.
Semen Stain Analysis
Initial DNA testing from clothing evidence.
Contamination Origin
Unknown source of evidence contamination.
