Theoretical Forensic Analysts
Delivering Actionable Solutions Grounded in Rigorous Analysis
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Investigative Analytics:
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Evidentiary Strengths & Weaknesses
Identifying
Offering Examination, Analysis and Strategic Assistance Regarding the Evaluation of Evidence & Circumstances Surrounding Criminal, Accident & Negligent Security Cases & Claims.
Creating an Argument Through Logical Steps.
Whether your building a case or defending one we may be able to help . . . we're ready to assist in case review and analysis, theory development, question formulation, identifying key subject-matter experts, laying groundwork for the cross-examination of opposing experts, and other strategic considerations in the search for truth.
Defining Theoretical Forensic Analysis
Theoretical forensic analysis is a modified form of the scientific method that compares evidence obtained by investigators with observable physical findings discovered at the crime scene, in the crime laboratory, or in the autopsy suite. This comparison verifies the credibility of the investigative processes, tests hypotheses, and aids in determining whether witnesses or suspects are telling the truth about the incident under examination. The method is a powerful technique for determining the truth of past events.
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In everyday language a theory means a hunch or speculation. Not so in science. In science, the word theory refers to a comprehensive explanation of an important feature of nature supported by facts gathered over time (ref: United States National Academy of Sciences). Thus, the strict definition of theoretical forensic analysis is performing a methodical study to prove or disprove a hypothesis or answer a specific question; a systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical examination of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among evidentiary phenomena.
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Theoretical forensics is also especially useful in both risk and root cause analysis; a process of contemplative and rational thinking associated with judging hazards, threats, and risks; the means by which events are judged as likely or unlikely, as well as identified as hazardous or benign; therefore, beneficial in examining negligent security and safety (EHS) circumstances, and in the development and application of countermeasure strategies.
Who We Are
The Gwynne Consulting Group is a working-group of affiliated, independent, investigative analysts working together to provide independent examinations of evidence declarations presented in criminal and accident cases & in the review and examination of negligent security and safety claims. As an analytical think-tank, we procedurally address the impact & effectiveness of evidence by scrutinizing prosecutorial assertions against the backdrop of a core-practices audit; analyzing concepts, proofs, and theories in laboratory, investigative and case-file information . . . and in assessing and evaluating conditions that suggest negligent failures involving harm caused by failing to act.
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The application of Theoretical Forensic Analysis provides a quality assurance mechanism dedicated to the unique environment of investigative practices; a step-by-step methodological process delivering actionable solutions grounded in rigorous study. As such, theoretical forensics delivers the root to understanding events and circumstances concerning the truth of a matter; offering the reliability and integrity of evidentiary data and events that are instrumental in assessing the credibility of proffered investigative conclusions; a practice targeted at alleviating investigative misdirection, investigative misconduct, and the devastating events surrounding wrongful hypotheses.
One of the most challenging problems confronting the practice of criminal defense and negligent liability case law is always the need to determine investigative accuracy, i.e., the reliability and consistency of investigative practices, procedures and the hypothetical assumptions they foster. While honest, qualified investigative practitioners (investigators, crime-scene technicians, forensic laboratory personnel, and technical specialists) attempt to do their best; misunderstandings and mistakes do occur . . . and in some instances, investigative personnel of all stripes may exhibit a lack of knowledge, experience, judgement or present a slanted or biased viewpoint which can color facts and influence the understanding of the truth of a matter.
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Through a process-oriented framework Theoretical Forensic Analysis (TFA) applies a deliberate and systematic means of processing, analyzing, integrating, and evaluating presented data to accurately interpret evidentiary significance. Developed in 1973 by Dr. Jeffrey Gwynne at the Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory of the Illinois Department of Law Enforcement, the TFA process was conceived for the purposes of applying both analytical and quality assurance standards to criminal and like investigations; ensuring that prediction and fact-finding mechanisms met the fundamental concepts of scientific inquiry regarding processes (inputs) and findings (outputs). As such, it encompasses a broad array of systematic processes and investigative best practices that involves using probabilistic causation and causal modeling to draw cause-and-effect connections through study, comparison, and the application of scientific method to formulate, test or modify evidentiary phenomena and subsequent hypotheses… providing independent vetting of purported casual and non-casual evidence declarations. Theoretical opinions are based on the building blocks of scientific theory aimed at complex problem solving; exposing speculative evidence-based phenomena to being evaluated and subsequently explained through theoretical and empirical means consisting of methodological platforms supported by introspective processes, natural and criminalistic sciences, mathematics, probability-base analytics, and other well-defined diagnostic templates.
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