News/Events
Stay Up to Date on Current News and Upcoming Events
09
Dec
2025
Forensic Analytical Crime Lab’s
Virtual Coffee With A Criminalist!
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Pour yourself a cup and join us as DNA Criminalist, Nancy Dinh speaks about cold cases and post-conviction cases, both of which generally involve old and challenging physical evidence, followed by Q&A.
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
10:00-11:00 am (PST)​
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Register here to join the discussion.
If you would like to submit a question in advance for our Criminalist, please fill out our form.
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Hope to see you there!
12
Nov
2025
FACL will be exhibiting at the 16th Annual Defending Sexual Assault Cases
Training Seminar
Dates: November 12 through November 14, 2025
Location: Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
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​Every year, NACDL identifies the hottest topics and most pressing issues when defending these cases, and brings-in nationally-renowned lawyers and experts to help you prepare for battle. This year’s 16th Annual Defending Sex Cases training seminar will most-assuredly be our best yet; packed with topics and speakers you won’t want to miss!​
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Register to attend: https://my.nacdl.org/NC__Event?id=a0lVM000001xWPtYAM
21
Aug
2025
FACL will be exhibiting at the 56th Annual
CALI Conference
Dates: August 21 through August 23, 2025
Location: Sonoma Wine Country
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​This premier event is designed for private investigators of all experience levels from new professionals to seasoned experts as well as security personnel, law enforcement, public defenders, attorneys, and others working in or alongside the investigative field.
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Register to attend: https://www.cali-pi.org/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=49391&item_id=2604010
12
Aug
2025
FACL will be exhibiting at the 56th Annual
CHIA Conference
Dates: August 12 through August 14, 2025
Location: The Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, NV
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​The California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA) is the largest association in the United States that is devoted solely to the education and training of law enforcement professionals who respond to and investigate homicide crimes.
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Register to attend: https://www.chia187.com/Conference
24
Apr
2025
FACL will be exhibiting at NACDL's 18th Annual
Forensic Science Seminar
Dates: April 24 through April 25, 2025
Location: The Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
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​This great opportunity for a no-nonsense, national networking CLE featuring the leading faculty in their respective fields.
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Register to attend:https://www.nacdl.org/
15
Feb
2025
FACL will be exhibiting at the 2025 Capital Case Defense Seminar!
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February 15 through 16, 2025
Location: Monterey, CA​
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The CCDS is an intensive educational opportunity for anyone involved in, or considering taking on, the defense of a capital case. It is designed not only for lawyers, but also for mitigation specialists, paralegals, investigators, and experts working in capital defense.​​
28
Jan
2025
Forensic Analytical Crime Lab’s
Virtual Coffee With A Criminalist!
Pour yourself a fresh cup and join host and expert, Alex Taflya for a presentation on Firearms Basics followed by Q&A.
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
10:00-11:00 am (PST)
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This is an introductory presentation on firearms safety designed for individuals who are unfamiliar or uneasy about firearms.
Register here to join the discussion.
If you would like to submit a question in advance for our Criminalist, please fill out our form.
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Hope to see you there!
30
Sept
2022
Herman Williams was exonerated of the 1993 murder of his ex-wife in Waukegan, Illinois by DNA testing
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September 2022, DNA testing by Forensic Analytical Crime Laboratory identified the DNA of a male and excluded Mr. Williams.
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https://innocenceproject.org/cases/herman-williams/
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01
Aug
2021
Wrongfully Convicted Mississippi Man Released after 28 Years​
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Brown, now 53, walked free after exculpating DNA evidence cast serious doubts on his conviction, and the Mississippi Supreme Court vacated his conviction and sentence.
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