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Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol (pow ga-'SOL) is getting a chance to show off his acting moves on "CSI: Miami."
Omar Miller of "Miracle at St. Anna" and "8 Mile" is joining the "CSI: Miami" team.
A federal jury has acquitted a Nebraska crime-scene investigator accused of falsifying records in a 2006 double-murder case and depriving two men initially charged in the slayings of their rights.
Sara Sidle is coming back to "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."
If the unthinkable happened, would we be left on the day after, as radioactive dust settled, with the unknowable?
When animals are the prime suspects in a whodunit, who gets on the case? In capers where feathers or fur are the smoking guns, the role of CSI is often played by top natural history museums.
A couple sued a writer for the CBS show "CSI," claiming two shady characters on the show were named after them in revenge for a real estate deal gone bad.
The season finale’s first victim was Houston Dobbs, who was shot in the head. Shoe prints led the CSIs to believe there were two men with him. The gun used was a .38 or a .357, but Riley also found the bullet for a .22 in the car’s backseat. It came from a concealed weapon belt buckle (this handy item actually has a working .22 built into the buckle) that belonged to a collector named Wiley Schindler.
A Nebraska man serving a life sentence for killing his 4-year-old son wants his conviction thrown out and is citing evidence-tampering charges against a crime scene investigator among his arguments.
Joey Niagra died as a result of 24 stab wounds, not to mention being hit with a metal chain. He’d been in a biker bar with his girlfriend Rita and watched his pals Jackass and Hooper fight over spilled beer on the pool table. He’d greeted everyone in the bar with a hearty hello, especially bartender Rudy. But things were not quite as they seemed, Joey Niagra was actually undercover cop Jack Nettles. But who had dropped the dime on Nettles?
Catherine decided to do Doc Robbins a favor and look in on Darla Kelly, the mother of a victim whose cause of death was undetermined. But Darla attacked her, choking her and biting her on the wrist. Catherine managed to break free and the woman collapsed on the floor and died.
A Nebraska crime scene investigator faces another lawsuit by a man who was wrongfully charged in a 2006 double-murder case.
A very grown-up looking Henry Thomas (aka Elliott from “E.T.”) starred as Jeremy Kent, a convicted murder who claimed that he hadn’t committed the crime. He alleged that he’d been railroaded by a sneaky attorney and an opportunistic cell mate, and that the evidence that convicted him would not stand up to 2009 standards. The state supreme court granted Kent a new trial. The case had been Catherine’s first as a solo crime scene investigator.
The commander of the Douglas County crime scene investigations unit is facing federal and state charges over accusations that he planted evidence in the car of two wrongly accused suspects in a Nebraska couple's murder.
Only a few investigators in the country are trained to adequately investigate and prepare cases for prosecution of the horrendous crimes against animals that can leave dogs, roosters and other animals maimed and tortured.
If tonight’s “CSI” seemed reminiscent of “The Exorcist,” it’s because the director of that famous film, William Friedkin, directed the episode. It was easy to see his touches in the scary opening victim-stalking scene and in the creepy ritual. We may not have gotten a “French Connection”-style car chase, but he kept those wrestling scenes pretty lively. Happy 200th, “CSI”!
In a CSI training session, Ray and Riley both learned that Code 4 meant “situation secure.” They also learned that to alert someone that things were amiss you were to call them by your own name, and they were to respond by calling you by your own name. And, oh yeah, code 482 means “lunch.”
Ray investigated the death of Carsten Pennington, a wealthy art dealer who was found dead in his pool. He wasn’t quite what he seemed. His cat, Gareth, couldn’t stop licking fragments of a priceless broken vase, which turned out to be a fake. It had been smeared with yogurt and then covered with dirt to falsely age it. But you can’t fool a cat. Carsten’s fiancée, Darcy, was the most likely suspect, but perhaps she’d had a little help.
As Bill Henrickson on HBO’s drama “Big Love,” Bill Paxton’s only facial expression seems to be one of annoyance and exasperation, whether he’s threatening someone or having sex with one of his three wives. While the other actors show lots of depth in their characters — particularly the three women who play his wives — Paxton doesn’t. He’s increasingly out-performed by supporting actors, from Mary Kay Place as Nicki’s mother to Bruce Dern as Bill’s father. Perhaps that’s because Paxton is playing the role of a polygamist well, keeping his emotions (mostly) in check, but his lack of charisma makes it hard to know why not one but three women wanted to marry him.
Ray had to give his first testimony in a murder trial. At first, the case seemed straightforward. Victim Amber was a stripper who’d apparently been killed by Congressman Griffin, with whom she’d been having an affair. But just as Ray was giving his testimony, the congressman’s right-hand man, Dominic Humphreys, shot himself outside the courtroom. A bloody note in Humphreys’ pocket contained a murder confession. The gun, which belonged to the congressman, was used in both the murder and the suicide.
Laurence Fishburne is new to the original version of CBS’ “CSI,” but he has already folded himself into the ensemble, which is remarkable for an actor of his stature. Despite the gravitas he brings to any role he plays, Fishburne is thoroughly convincing as a rookie CSI at the Las Vegas crime lab. That his character is smart and accomplished and just new at this particular job helps to mitigate what Fishburne brings to the table, but it’s remarkable how Fishburne fits into the formula that has worked well for so many years.
Choozy’s Chicken provided the night’s first murder setting. When the store’s giant ceramic chicken was pushed through the window, the police stumbled upon the body of Bob, one of the managers of the franchise.
Not everything was as it seemed on this episode of “CSI.” We thought our murder victim was FBI agent William Ray Hatford, who was pummeled to death by a man that a local stoner described as looking like a “Red Incredible Hulk.” The Red Incredible Hulk turned out to be Vinnie Mingus, a Supreme Force Fighter, who had pumped himself so full of steroids that not only did he rip off Hatford’s arm, he cut off some of his own muscle at the scene. Hunk of flesh: Now that’s a real clue.
Ray Langston (Laurence Fishburne, a.k.a. the beloved Gil Grissom's replacement) started his first official shift as a CSI level 1. He had his briefcase full of fingerprint powder and was dressed in a suit and tie. But his day turned out a bit more complicated. On the way to his first case with Nick (a burglary) he saw an explosion marking his second (an arson).
After solving his final case with CSI, Gil Grissom packed up his office and took his last walk down the hall. He noticed all his co-workers on the way out (even spending a moment with the program from Warrick's memorial service) and exchanged a final smile with Catherine, who seemed to give her approval for him to exit. The GPS marking Costa Rica meant only one thing: Grissom was planning to spend his days with his two great loves: bugs and Sara Sidle. In a meeting reminiscent of Carol Hathaway reuniting with Doug Ross when she left “ER,” Grissom found Sara in the jungle and the two shared a long kiss. Even longtime GSR doubters had to give these two their happy ending at last.
Supreme Court sees problems with forensic evidenceIt's a blow for backlogged crime labs and overburdened forensic analysts but a step forward for those advocating reform in forensics and forensic evidence analysis.
The Simpsons: Worth More on Hulu than FoxA tectonic shift has taken place for the digital age: ad rates for popular shows like The Simpsons and CSI are higher online than they are on prime-time TV.
Keystone Cops at the Crime Police LabKeystone Cops at the Police Lab Compromised crime laboratories are a national scandal that can't be set straight until the labs are independent of law enforcement.
Canadian cop's beer clue leads to jail for U.S. pedophileU.S. justice officials are crediting a Canadian police officer's investigative smarts — and expertise with beer — for cracking a major child-pornography case that led this week to a 36-year prison sentence for a Maryland man.
CBS and the CW gear up for fallShows still "on the bubble" and yet to be renewed: "Eleventh Hour," "Gary Unmarried," "The Unit," "Cold Case," "Without a Trace," "Numb3rs," and "Rules of Engagement" at CBS. "Everybody Hates Chris," "The Game," "Reaper" and "Privileged" at the CW.
Escapees Connected To Suspicious Death More than 24 hours after authorities began searching for two men who escaped from the Putnam County Jail, the invstigation expanded to include two stolen vehicles and the suspicious death of the 66-year-old stepgrandmother of one of the escapees.
The Science of Forensics | Popular ScienceThe legal profession has a term for the way juries regard forensic science--they call it the "CSI Effect." Juries expect to see nothing less than DNA matching for even the most minor infractions.
Solving crimes using fingerprints is an inexact scienceThe prosecutor at Stratton's trial told jurors the similarities left "not the shadow of a doubt" that the crime-scene print belonged to Stratton.
Taylor Swift shines on 'CSI' By Michael Aaron Gallagher of StayFamous.Net
Study: Forensics rely on flawed scienceInnocent people are sent to prison because forensics used in police stations and courtrooms rely on faulty science, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences said.
Family, Friends Celebrate Jett Travolta's LifeFriends and relatives of John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston gathered Thursday at their central Florida home for a memorial service to honor the couple's 16-year-old son, Jett.
Bigamist Murders New WifeAn abusive bigamist who abused his new wife on their honeymoon later murdered her in upstate New York. She was a lovely young woman from the Dallas suburbs, and he is apparently a monster.
Crime-scene vans arrive at taped-off Anthony house; deputies release siteExcerpt: Four crime scene investigation vans just pulled up at the Anthony house. The property has been taped off as a crime scene. Deputies have entered the house, and crime-scene investigators are waiting outside. Investigators have several empty boxes.
First Tip About Site of Child's Body Came in AugustOrange Co. Sheriff's office just revealed that the SAME TIPSTER who discovered Caylee's body last week had called THREE TIMES in August about the same location. What's going on here?!
Video: How Close to an ID? - Interview with Capt. Angelo Nieves, Orange County Sheriff's OfficeGRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Tonight: More evidence just piling up, and Florida sheriff's department thinks there is even more, more evidence to be found in the Caylee Anthony investigation, and they are looking for it.
Video: Carlos Padilla news conference December 15, 2008Additional items recovered at the search site.
Sources: 'Bone Trail' Found Through Woods Near Anthony HomeInvestigators Confirm Child's Body Wrapped Inside Plastic Bag
"Good Riddance: Gil Grissom Leaves 'CSI'" By Michael Aaron Gallagher Episode: "19 Down"
Household cleaner makes blood removal simple!CSI teams beware — an increasingly common household product cleans up blood thoroughly enough to make it undetectable by three of the most common forensic tests, scientists are reporting in an upcoming Naturwissenschaften.
Civil War adds one more casualty to the roll - re-enactor shot by live roundThe shooting of Thomas R. Lord Sr. in a Suffolk park violated the cardinal rule of re-enacting — no loaded weapons.
Whodunit: Civil War re-enactment actor gets shot with a real bulletIn the passionate world of Civil War re-enactors, authenticity is everything — from uniforms with historically correct stitching to hardtack made from scratch.
Described best as a forensic fairy tale, "Pushing Daisies" is created by Bryan Fuller, writer for NBC's hit, "Heroes" and the creator behind HBO's short lived series, "Dead Like Me" and executive produced by Barry Sonnenfeld.
Ratings: 'CSI' Debut Draws Big Numbers ThursdayThe season premiere of "CSI" led CBS to a ratings win Thursday.
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