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Tim Palmbach, an emeritus professor of forensic science, says the paywall utilized by OnlyFans creates challenges for law enforcement in uncovering illegal activity.
Timothy Palmbach, J.D.
Forensic Science Department
Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Education
J.D., University of Connecticut, 1998
M.S., University of New Haven, 1985
B.S., University of New Haven, 1982
About Timothy
Professor Palmbach is executive director of the University of New Haven’s Center for Forensic Investigations of Trafficking in Persons and a fellow and instructor with the . He served 22 years with the State of Connecticut's Department of Public Safety, retiring as a Major in charge of the Division of Scientific Services. His research interests involve the applications and development of new technologies for crime scene analysis. He is actively engaged in criminal cases throughout the United States as an expert witness in the area of crime scene reconstruction.
Courses Taught
- FOR 215 Introduction to Forensic Science
- FOR 415 Crime Scene Investigation
- FOR 416 Seminar in Forensic Science
- FOR 616 Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
- FOR 654 Physical Analysis in Forensic Science
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Tim Palmbach, an emeritus professor of forensic science, testified about new DNA evidence that may exonerate three men from a 1997 murder conviction.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, testified he “thought more than one gunman shot and killed Maggie and Paul Murdaugh,” at the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic sciences, said in his testimony that the blood spatter indicated two shooters in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, testifying in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, theorized that two shooters were involved in the killings, as two different weapons were used, making it "structurally difficult" for one assailant to kill the wife and son.
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Patrick Gourley, associate professor of economics, discusses the impact on lenders, colleges, and students as the Supreme Court considers the validity of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, testified in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh that has gained national attention.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, testified in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh that evidence suggests a 'two-shooter scenario' in the deaths of Murdaugh's wife and son.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, gave expert testimony for the defense in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial in which he is accused of killing his wife and son.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, gave expert testimony for the defense in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial in which he is accused of killing his wife and son.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, gave expert testimony for the defense in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial in which he is accused of killing his wife and son.
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Tim Palmbach, adjunct faculty of forensic science, gave expert testimony for the defense in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial in which he is accused of killing his wife and son.
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University Ranked Best in the Country to Study Forensic Science
Universities.com rated the University of New Haven in its 2021 ranking of the top colleges in the United States to pursue a degree in forensic science, lauding the unique and innovative hands-on learning opportunities and faculty with industry experience who continue to make an important impact in the field.
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Tim Palmbach, professor and chair of forensic science, comments on the dangers of this subscription website and the possibility of exploiting young children.
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Tim Palmbach, professor and chair of forensic science, took part in a discussion for the Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation online summit.
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Tim Palmbach, professor and chair of forensic science, talks about the process of extracting bones from concretions for analysis from the Whydah shipwreck.
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Tim Palmbach, chair of forensic science, Claire Glynn, associate professor of forensic science, and David San Pietro, associate professor of forensic science, will be identifying remains found in the Whydah shipwreck.
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Tim Palmbach, chair of forensic science, talks about the University of New Haven partnering with the Whydah Pirate Museum in identifying the skeletal remains from the Whydah shipwreck.
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Tim Palmbach, chair of forensic science, Claire Glynn, associate professor of forensic science, and David San Pietro, associate professor of forensic science, will be working again with the Whydah Pirate Museum on identifying remains recently unearthed in a shipwreck off Cape Cod.
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Researchers from National Geographic consult with Tim Palmbach, professor and chair of forensic science, who analyzes bones from an ancient burial ground with gunshot wounds.
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Timothy Palmbach, associate professor and chair of forensic science, comments on the challenges of extracting and testing D.N.A. from 300-year old bones found in a shipwreck off of Cape Cod.
Timothy Palmbach, associate professor and chair of forensic science, comments on the challenges of extracting and testing D.N.A. from 300-year old bones found in a shipwreck off of Cape Cod.
A Superior Court judge on Monday denied Mike Peterson's attempt to have the murder charge against him in his wife's death nearly 15 years ago dismissed, and a new trial in the long-running case has been set for next spring.