Areas of Expertise
Forensic Ballistics- Firearm Examination and Testing
Bullet and Cartridge Case Examinations and Comparisons
Ammunition Evaluation and Testing
Shooting Scene Reconstructions
Shooting Accident Reconstructions
Shooting Scene Re-enactments
Distance Determinations from Gunshot Wounds & Clothing
Gunshot Residue Analysis (GSR) and GSR Consultation
Tool Mark Examinations and Comparisons
Gun Safety & Design Issues
Serial Number Restorations
Crime Scene Examinations and Consultations
Footwear Identification
Tire Track Identification



Formal Education
Auburn University
University of Georgia, B.S.- 1975



Specialized Training
F.B.I. Academy -Gunpowder & Gunshot Residue School
F.B.I. Academy -Specialized Techniques in Advanced Firearms Identification School
Beretta Pistol Armorer's School
Colt Pistol Armorer's School
Ruger Pistol Armorer's School
Ruger Rifle Armorer's School
Ruger Revolver Armorer's School
SIG-Sauer Pistol Armorer's School
Glock Pistol Armorer's School
Smith & Wesson Revolver Armorer's School
Smith & Wesson Pistol Armorer's School
Savage Arms Armorer's Course
Blood Spatter Pattern Schools - GA Police Academy, SWAFS meetings
Crime Scene Schools - GA Police Academy
Fingernail Striae Symposium, AFTE Training Seminar
Shooting Scene Reconstruction Symposium, FBI (featured speaker)
Gunshot Wound Ballistics Workshop by Dr. Vincent DiMaio-AFTE
Ricochet Ballistics Workshop by Lucien Haag-AFTE
Shooting Scene Reconstruction School by Lucien Haag-Gunsite Ranch
Tire Track Analysis & Identification - GA Police Academy
Polarized Light Microscopy by Walter McCrone, McCrone Institute
Hair & Fiber Identification Course - FBI Academy
Crime Scene Investigation - SWAFS meeting
Latent Fingerprint Familization Course - SWAFS meeting
Advanced Shooting Scene Reconstruction - SWAFS meeting



Experience
Over 27 years experience in Forensic Ballistics work, 13+ yrs. at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab (Atlanta, Ga.) and 9+ yrs. at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Crime Lab (Ft.Worth, TX) Over 15+ years experience as a forensic consultant



Number of Cases
Over 20,000 firearms examined and tested
Over 10,000 cases worked during career



Testimony Experience
Testified over 1200 times in State & Federal Courts (GA, AL, LA, TX, OK, OH, MN, AR, MO, IL, KS, IA, FL, TN, NY, NC, & Virgin Islands). Numerous depositions. (List Available)



Society Memberships
Distinguished Life Member- AFTE-
Association of Firearms and Tool Marks Examiners
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences
The Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS)
The Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (SAFS)
The Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction (Charter Member)
The International Wound Ballistics Association
The International Ammunition Association



Services Available
Case Review and Re-examination of Evidence
Firearms Testing and Evaluation
Firearm Bullet and Cartridge Case Comparisons
Ammunition Evaluation and Testing
Cartridge Case Ejection Pattern Tests
Tool Mark Examinations and Comparisons
Shooting Scene Reconstruction
Shooting Accident Reconstruction
Shooting Scene Re-enactments
Gunshot Residue Analysis (GSR) and GSR Consultation
Distance Determinations from Gunshot Wounds & Clothing
Gun Safety and Design Issues
Serial Number Restorations
Crime Scene Examinations and Consultations
Fingerprint and Questioned Documents
Other Criminalistics Services
Expert Witness Testimony
Depositions and Case Preparation Consultant